D365 Project Manager

About Ciellos

Ciellos is a Microsoft Dynamics 365 technology consulting powerhouse. We are certified as both a Microsoft ISV Development Center and a Microsoft AIM Modernization Center. Our expertise covers a broad range of Microsoft technologies, such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Finance & Supply Chain Management and Customer Engagement, in addition to Power Platform, Azure, AI, Copilot and more.

Ciellos has a proven partner centric business model that supports technical excellence, global project delivery, and repeatable methodology. Our deep experience comes from over 25 years of working with Microsoft partners and technologies.

Position Overview

As a D365 Project Manager, you will be acting as a lead for the overall organization of the project. This will include project planning and execution, risk identification and contract control, and maintaining resource assignments within the project. You will also have the responsibility of delivering projects on time, on budget with promised functionality, to Ciellos quality standards and our customers' satisfaction. Our principal project areas are business process development, complex implementations, cloud architecture and buildouts, ISV product development, phase 2+ systems improvements, business intelligence and performance overhauls, upgrades, integrations, and system migrations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end project lifecycles, from initiation to completion, for partner and customer software implementation and custom-build projects primarily focused on Microsoft Dynamics product solutions and platforms.
• Track and report on project budget vs actuals, produce Estimate-To-Complete (ETC) and Estimate-At-Completion (EAC), and report and escalate budget discrepancies. Author and execute Budget Change Orders as needed.
• Develop detailed project task and resource plans against desired timelines, and schedule resources according to said plan. Author and execute schedule Change Orders as needed.
• Identify and track deviations of project scope against the agreed scope as listed in signed contracts and lead assigned project teams to deliver the agreed scope within contractual commitments. Identify Author and execute Scope Change Orders as needed.
• Lead and collaborate with virtual cross-functional teams, both onshore and offshore, to ensure project objectives, timelines, and budgets are met.
• Track and manage project risks and issues, produce risk and issue mitigation plans, and escalate potential risk and issues in a timely manner to stakeholders, including solutions and best path resolutions for final decision.
• Leverage your expertise in Dynamics project management to deliver high-quality solutions that exceed customer and partner expectations.
• Facilitate your excellent change management skills as part of Dynamics upgrade projects, ensuring smooth transitions and minimizing disruptions.
• Contribute to the growth and development of our Project Management Office (PMO) by applying PMI and Scrum principles and best practices.

What Is Needed to Succeed in The Role?

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, software engineering, IS Management, or a related field
• 3-5 years of direct experience in software project management, ideally with a focus on the Microsoft Dynamics ecosystem or with other ERP, HCM, CRM, or SaaS software solutions
• Experience with change management processes, especially related to ERP implementations, custom builds or upgrades/similar software transitions
• Demonstrated ability
  • to work in a flexible work schedule to accommodate customers and coworkers in multiple time zones
  • work with multilingual and multicultural customers and coworkers
  • multitask and manage priorities effectively
  • work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and leadership skills in leading virtual project management of internal, partner, and customer teams
• Strong background in managing SMB and Enterprise software implementation projects, ideally Dynamics and/or similar systems
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Azure DevOps

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Dynamics ecosystem product implementation experience and/or D365 upgrades project experience
• PMP and/or Scrum.org certifications
• ERP and/or accounting background
• Experience building, documenting or teaching PMO processes and tools

Location

This position is open to candidates located anywhere within the United States who are authorized to work in the US without the need for sponsorship.

Compensation

The base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and the location.

Our Benefits and Perks

• Flexible Work Environment: Enjoy flexible hours and remote work options.
• Generous Time Off: Take advantage of 4 weeks of annual paid time off and 11 national holidays.
• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Insurance details will depend on the country of residence of the candidate.
• Professional Growth: Receive mentoring and training from Microsoft Dynamics experts, plus reimbursement for Microsoft certifications.
• Referral Bonuses: Earn bonuses for successful candidate referrals after they pass the probationary period.
• Social Fun: Participate in fun online events and office gatherings at our core Ciellos locations.
• Awesome Perks: And yes, there's swag!

Our Culture

Our culture ensures everyone has a voice and feels truly welcome. People matter most at Ciellos and have always been at the heart of our business. We regularly ask our employees to share what they think about our strengths as a company.

How does Ciellos promote a strong culture across the multi-national organization?

• Family oriented environment
• Consistent leadership, based on trust and responsibility
• Management provides autonomy and trusts employees to manage their tasks independently
• Healthy hybrid work environment - work-life balance is not just talked about, but is a focus
• When in the office, frequent opportunities to enjoy lunch as a team focused on comradery

Our Values That Shape Everything We Do at Ciellos

• Trust is the foundation for all our relationships
• Respect for everyone, at the heart of our culture
• Courage to advise, consult, and plan at the highest potential
• Harmony in collaboration, solutions, and teamwork
• Quality focused on the highest quality of workmanship
• Team supporting each other, our partners, and our customers

Why Should You Join Ciellos?

• International consulting company with unique ERP talent
• Frontrunner of the Women in Dynamics equality initiative
• One of only a few Microsoft Dynamics Development Centers globally
• 220+ Dynamics Upgrades and Migrations
• 250+ Dynamics ERP Implementations
• Managing more than 250 projects of various sizes and complexity annually
• Internal rating of Employer Brand 8.35 out of 10
• Remote work with flexible schedules or hybrid work in offices
• Offices in 8 countries - USA, Canada, Brazil, Denmark, Portugal, Macedonia, Albania, Ukraine - with almost 200 employees total
• 10+ years of average Dynamics experience of our staff
• 25+ years of industry experience working with Microsoft in the ERP space

Who Should Apply?

We invite you to apply to our positions even if you do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed in the description. If you're passionate about our mission and aligned to Ciellos values, we hope you'll come to contribute to our culture.

We are not able to sponsor visas or take over sponsorship at this time.

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