Senior Project Manager

Deluxe Corporation; Minneapolis, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 andSur

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Deluxe Corporation in Minneapolis is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large client-facing, revenue-generating professional services engagements, delivering Deluxe solutions from pre-production to full deployment.

You will develop and maintain project plans, coordinate internal teams and vendors, monitor budgets and schedules, provide status reports to executives, manage risks, and forecast revenue and billable hours to ensure optimal resource utilization.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute a comprehensive project plan/timeline for the entire engagement, coordinating internal resources, vendors, and clients from initiation to completion.
• Prepare and deliver project status reports for internal and external stakeholders and executives.
• Lead transition discussions from Sales to PS to verify understanding and clarify questions from the start.
• Identify and manage risks, establishing mitigation plans and ensuring timely resolution of issues.
• Provide accurate forecasting for project revenue and billable service hours and optimize resource utilization.

Skills

Project management

Client management

Risk management

Forecasting

Resource planning

SOW/Contracts review

Education

Bachelor's degree in business (PM emphasis)

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. Monitor; coordinate project resources and activities for all internal project team resources, vendors or third-party partners, and clients from initiation to completion. Prepare and deliver 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. Resolve 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 consider 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

In line with our commitment to employee wellbeing, our total rewards benefits package is designed to support the physical, financial, and emotional health of our employees, tailored to meet their unique and evolving needs. Our approach considers our employees’ whole selves, ensuring they can thrive both in and outside of work. Here are some of the benefits we offer, which may vary based on role, location, or hours worked:

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

These benefits are designed to enhance the health, protect the financial security, and provide peace of mind to our employees and their families.

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].