A Dynamics AX Project Manager is responsible for overall project delivery and project management of Microsoft Dynamics AX implementations as well as developing project-level client relationships. A Project Manager may be responsible for one project or several projects. Client projects may vary in size and industry, but the Project Manager’s role is to ensure successful project delivery. This will require the Project Manager to perform detailed tasks on projects such as requirements definition, process analysis and definition, system configuration, or testing.
A Project Manager should focus on developing and maintaining client relationships to identify up selling and cross selling opportunities. In addition to project delivery and client relationship responsibilities, the Project Manager will also be responsible for coaching and mentoring project Team Members on methodology, business processes and technology. A Project Manager will be responsible for evaluating individual Team Member performance on projects. All remaining time will be spent on coaching and team building, personal training, and completing administrative tasks.
Consulting work will be primarily performed at our client sites. Some amount of overnight travel (up to 70%) is inherent in any consulting business and will be required of our Team Members. Client locations may also be spread out over a geographic area and will require additional daily driving time for Team Members to reach their work site. Company will reimburse for mileage and out of town travel expenses incurred while working on client sites according to the company’s stated policies.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze business processes to identify opportunities for improvement
- Gather and understand client system requirements for software selections or custom application design
- Implement and deploy Microsoft Dynamics AX application (Axapta)
- Integrate business processes and systems
- Develop data conversion and testing strategies
- Train end users to use new processes or technology
- Prepare for and lead client meetings and facilitated strategy sessions
- Develop and manage project budget and scope
- Identify additional up selling and cross selling opportunities
- Ensure overall client satisfaction
- Evaluate and provide formal and informal coaching and feedback to Team Members
- Assist in recruiting process by qualifying candidates and promoting the company
Education, Certifications and Experience:
- 4- year degree in business, MIS, or equivalent required; advanced degrees, a plus
- PMI Certification preferred
- 5 plus years of project management experience managing teams of 5 to 15 people required
- 2+ years Full Life Cycle Implementation management experience of Dynamics AX required
- AX 2012 preferred
- Experience with management of other MS Dynamics preferred (GP, NAV, SL)
- 5 years of Big Four consulting experience preferred
- Deep functional knowledge of core business processes such as accounting, manufacturing, distribution, and/or sales required
Profile for Success:
- Professional demeanor
- Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
- Entrepreneurial attitude: self-motivated, self-directed
- Flexibility: task assignment, priorities, work environment
- Open minded, desire to learn
- Quick thinker, creative problem solver
- Detail oriented, strong analytical, numerical, planning and reasoning abilities
- Ability to work independently and on a team
Stephen P. J. Gilman, MA-HRD
Professional Recruiter & REACT Coordinator – Business Services
Professional Networking Group
CareerSource Tampa Bay
9215 N. Florida Avenue, Tampa, FL 33612
[email protected]
(O) 813-930-7583 (F) 855-503-2977
