Senior Project Manager

Wausau Financial Systems Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

PTO

Volunteer time off

Holidays

Retirement plan

ESPP

Job summary

Deluxe Corporation in Atlanta, GA seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead large client-facing engagements, driving delivery of Deluxe solutions from pre-production to deployment. You’ll manage scope up to 1,500–5,000 hours and a multi-million portfolio, coordinating internal teams, vendors, and clients to achieve milestones.

Responsibilities include developing comprehensive plans, tracking progress, mitigating risks, and delivering status updates to executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business (emphasis in project management).
• 5 years of project management experience with external clients.
• PM Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead large client-facing, revenue-generating professional services engagements.
• Develop, maintain and execute full project plans and timelines.
• Monitor progress, coordinate resources, manage risks and report status to stakeholders.
• Forecast project revenue and optimize resource utilization.
• Ensure delivery within deadlines and budget while maintaining quality.

Skills

Project management

Client management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business (emphasis in project management)

PM Certification

Job description

Why Join Us

Be part of an organization that’s driving change and consistently recognized as a top employer. At Deluxe, we know that great people build great companies—and we invest in you accordingly. We’re proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work and a top workplace for Moms, Dads, LGBTQ+ employees, and Veterans. We offer competitive benefits starting on day one, designed to support your life both in and out of work. 42% of our employees have stayed for 10+ years, citing our people, benefits, work-life balance, inclusive culture, and team support as key reasons why.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for the successful execution of larger client-facing, revenue-generating professional service engagements involving the delivery of Deluxe solutions in various stages in their maturity spanning from pre-production-ready to fully deployed. There are frequently requirements for the modification of these software solutions by extended members of the project team and this individual is responsible for facilitating those activities in line with project execution for the client. Accordingly, this role is accountable for ensuring the highest quality client delivery with emphasis on meeting project deadlines and goals, while staying within project budgets. Develop, maintain, and execute comprehensive project plan/timeline that sets deadlines and assigns responsibilities for the entire engagement. Monitors project progress; coordinates project resources and activities for all internal project team resources, vendors or third-party partners, and clients from initiation to completion. Prepares and delivers project status reports for internal and external stakeholders and from operations to top level executives. Manages projects as large as 1,500 - 5,000 hours in scope and up to five concurrent projects with overall portfolio of $1.5 - $2.5 MM in revenue at any given time. Reviews all executed sales order documents (e.g. SOW, Order Agreements, etc.) on assigned projects to understand project scope, deliverables, and resources required to effectively deliver the solution. Participate in transition discussions from Sales to PS to verify understanding and clarify any outstanding questions accurately and efficiently from the start of the project. Lead and contribute to organizational continuous improvement through documented initiatives and lessons learned from projects. Identifies and manages potential risks to the success of the project by assessing their likelihood of occurrence and potential impact and establishing a mitigation plan. Resolves project issues by clarifying the issue, determining the cause of the problem, selecting and explaining the best solution to solve the problem, expediting correction or adjustment, and following up to ensure resolution. Thoughtfully considers the proper level of engagement necessary for the escalation of issues that ensures the most timely and satisfactory resolution of issues. Provides accurate forecasting for project revenue and billable service hours. Ensure optimal resource utilization by managing and updating project and resource schedules. Release resources as soon as practical so they may be maximized against other billable activities.

Basic Qualifications (BQs) Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in business (emphasis in project management) plus 5 years of project management experience; 5 years’ managing projects; 5 year’s serving external clients. PM Certification is required.

Preferred Qualifications: Education: Bachelors in Business Administration, Project or Program Management Experience: 5 years of Project management experience with at least five years serving external clients

Additional Basic Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age or older.

Compensation

The compensation range for this position is $135,000.00 - $145,000.00 annually. This position will be eligible for commission or an annual performance incentive plan. The base pay actually offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, experience and take into account internal equity.

Benefits

• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Time Off
• Holidays
• Employer-Matched Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Infertility Treatment
• Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement

Deluxe Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, disability, sex, age, ethnic or national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or presentation, pregnancy, genetics, veteran status or any other status protected by state or federal law. Please view the electronic EEO is the Law Poster which serves to inform you of your equal employment opportunity protections as part of the application process.

Reasonable Accommodation for Job Seekers with a Disability: If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail].