Project Manager (Contract)

You won't just be a Project Manager, you will be a Project Driver, owning the success of migrating our clients to our latest ERP platform.  Your proactive and attentive personality will earn you trust of our clients and internal teams by keeping them informed and on time with updates and status of their migration. You'll provide visibility, managing the scope, expectations, progress, and focus the team on what needs to be accomplished.   

This is a 6 Month CONTRACT Position

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

- Own and drive successful implementation processes across dozens of accounts working directly with LINQ's customers 

- Become a subject matter expert on LINQ's migration process and how to partner with fellow subject matter experts to drive projects to successful outcomes  

- Own and manage the critical path of deployment, and all related internal and external communication  

- Escalate issues that are blocking successful deployment, rally the organization to support and resolve as soon as possible  

- Track deployment progress with our internal tools for visibility across the account and executive teams  

- Translate client impact and sense of urgency into actionable tasks for LINQ internal teams to accomplish  

- Ensure the migration process is as expedient and as seamless as possible for our clients  

SKILLS: 

- Demonstrated success managing projects in high-stakes environments  

- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, sound judgement, and composure in high-pressure situations  

- Experience negotiating with and holding project stakeholders accountable for deliverables  

- Demonstrated ability to develop and cultivate strong rapport with clients, partners, and internal teams  

- Ability to be flexible, creative, and resourceful as you navigate challenges internally and externally  

- Experience at an enterprise software company  

QUALIFICATIONS: 

- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in implementation project management 

- BA from an accredited college.  Significant project management experience may be considered in lieu of a college degree 

- PMP Certification is desired, but not required 

Who We Are: 

We are a national, innovative, high-growth software company devoted to K12 education administration. Our products beat the competition by focusing on all business operations of K12 schools, including both financial and school nutrition management. We have a deep understanding of K12 school systems and regulations, with a focus on providing creative, integrated and user-friendly solutions supported by excellent customer service. Our workforce is talented, loyal, dedicated and highly enthusiastic. This is a fantastic career opportunity for the right individual.  

We offer challenging work in a team environment. We respect each other and collaborate for continuous improvement. We are the experts in our product lines and we anticipate the needs of our customers. Our customers say we work efficiently and always strive to provide the proper solution. We have achieved this by building relationships based upon: expertise, patience, attentiveness, clear positive communication, tenacity, and a calm presence. 

LINQ is on a mission to empower central office heroes who make K-12 districts and schools stronger. LINQ improves efficiency, optimizes performance, and manages compliance through its suite of administrative, financial, and nutritional solutions; allowing administrators to make a bigger impact for their staff, students, and communities. LINQ is the first company to deliver a full suite of integrated solutions to manage operations at the state, district, and school levels. LINQ has helped over 30,000 schools and served over 17 million students to increase K-12 potential. 

LINQ’s Values: 

• Act with Integrity & Build Trust: Trust is the foundation of our company. We operate with the highest standards of integrity, both internally and externally. We believe in transparency, honesty, and accountability. Building a culture where trust is earned and maintained. 

• Deliver Excellence: We consistently exceed our clients’ expectations. In every interaction, we strive to anticipate needs, provide swift solutions, and go the extra mile to relentlessly impress our customers. We communicate clearly, consistently, and in a timely way to cultivate lasting relationships. 

• Embrace Challenges: We embrace a growth mindset. Challenges offer opportunities to learn, grow, and improve. Continuous learning keeps us relevant and effective to ensure our solutions remain on the leading edge of innovation. 

• Collaborate & Act as One Team: Diverse skills, ideas, and perspectives are our strength. Through open communication, shared goals, and a spirit of unity and mutual respect, we collaborate to achieve excellence, drive innovation, and propel our company forward as a cohesive force.