ABOUT JDA SOFTWARE, INC.

JDA Software is the leading supply chain software provider powering today’s digital transformations. We help companies optimize delivery to customers by enabling them to predict and shape demand, fulfill faster and more intelligently, and improve customer experiences and loyalty. More than 4,000 global customers use our unmatched end-to-end software and SaaS solutions to unify and shorten their supply chains, increase speed of execution, and profitably deliver to their customers. Our world-class client roster includes 76 of the top 100 retailers, 77 of the top 100 consumer goods companies, and 8 of the top 10 global 3PLs. Running JDA, you can plan to deliver. WWW.JDA.COM

JOB TITLE

Senior Project Manager (Retail) - WMS/TMS

LOCATION

Virtual - within the US

OVERVIEW

JDA's vision for the future is the creation of an Autonomous Supply Chain™. To achieve this vision, we have started the transformation to a SaaS platform. As we transform as a company and culture, our needs for talent are evolving as well. 

In the role of Sr. Project Manager, we are looking for someone who is committed to excellence in project execution and passionate about putting our customers first. Our ideal candidate will be able to work independently and will be responsible for leading projects on time and within budget while meeting our customers’ objectives.

It is an exciting time to work at JDA, and we look forward to meet candidates who share our values and can strengthen our team through their experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead a project team in all aspect of the execution of projects.
• • Help validate and produce appropriate baseline project plans and templates
    • Work with appropriate parties to plan project resource requirements
    • Assess project performance and communicates lessons learned to increase institutional knowledge
    • Ensure project team adheres to JDA policies, procedures, methodologies and quality standards
    • Manages project quality to ensure customer satisfaction
    • Provide regular project communication and status reporting
    • Record and reports on billable time to customer
    • Drive to obtain resolution of customer project issues, escalating to appropriate parties as needed
    • Ensure that projects deliver the value/ROI sold with the engagement
• Collaborate with appropriate JDA resources on customer's business, organization and culture to strengthen their credibility as trusted advisers
• Provide guidance, feedback, coaching, and developmental experiences to project team members
• Effectively identify and close additional software and service opportunities within your client base

Required Skills

• PMP certification preferred
• Minimum 8 years’ experience managing Software projects 
• Experience working in Retail organizations
• Hands-on experience with Warehouse Management and/or Transportation Management solutions is a plus
• Hands-on experience with JDA solutions is a plus
• Extensive travel required (approx. 80%)
• Entrepreneurial drive and work ethic
• Knowledgeable in project management best practices
• Demonstrated leadership experience in consulting, implementation or development projects
• Demonstrated experience presenting and interfacing with C-Level Executives
• Skilled at leading and coordinating across diverse teams to achieve desired outcomes
• Ability to resolve complex problems with little guidance
• Capable of facilitating (design sessions, conflict resolutions, brainstorming, etc.)
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to mentor, coach and train
• Well organized and consistently meets commitments
• Comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced surrounding
• Highly developed organizational skills
• Proven track record with exceptional follow-through
• Excellent analytical, writing and presentation skills

OUR VALUES

If you want to know the heart of a company, take a look at their values. Ours unite us. They are what drive our success – and the success of our customers. Does your heart beat like ours? Find out here.

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LET’S SOCIALIZE

Join the conversation online by connecting and following us on Twitter @JDASoftware @JDACareers and Facebook (http://bit.ly/9s2DVE), and LinkedIn (http://bit.ly/2rV4Kue) Also, check out JDA's blog - Supply Chain Nation - the platform for supply chain trends and innovations at http://blog.jda.com_._

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Required Experience

• PMP certification preferred
• Minimum 8 years’ experience managing Software projects 
• Experience working in Retail organizations
• Hands-on experience with Warehouse Management and/or Transportation Management solutions is a plus
• Hands-on experience with JDA solutions is a plus
• Extensive travel required (approx. 80%)
• Entrepreneurial drive and work ethic
• Knowledgeable in project management best practices
• Demonstrated leadership experience in consulting, implementation or development projects
• Demonstrated experience presenting and interfacing with C-Level Executives
• Skilled at leading and coordinating across diverse teams to achieve desired outcomes
• Ability to resolve complex problems with little guidance
• Capable of facilitating (design sessions, conflict resolutions, brainstorming, etc.)
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to mentor, coach and train
• Well organized and consistently meets commitments
• Comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced surrounding
• Highly developed organizational skills
• Proven track record with exceptional follow-through
• Excellent analytical, writing and presentation skills

OUR VALUES

If you want to know the heart of a company, take a look at their values. Ours unite us. They are what drive our success – and the success of our customers. Does your heart beat like ours? Find out here.

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LET’S SOCIALIZE

Join the conversation online by connecting and following us on Twitter @JDASoftware @JDACareers and Facebook (http://bit.ly/9s2DVE), and LinkedIn (http://bit.ly/2rV4Kue) Also, check out JDA's blog - Supply Chain Nation - the platform for supply chain trends and innovations at http://blog.jda.com_._

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