Senior Project Manager - Commercial Cloud Applications

Overview

Applications Software Technology (AST) was founded on one simple thought, put our people and our customers first, and you can never lose. AST is a globally recognized award-winning full-service enterprise systems integrator, serving clients in the Public and Commercial Sectors for over 27 years. Clients look to AST for leadership and assistance in systems integration, business process redesign, project management, systems administration, and training. From on-premise applications to modern cloud technology, AST’s services encompass all aspects of Enterprise Resource Planning, Business Intelligence, Enterprise Performance Management, Customer Experience, and Middleware. AST also offers flexible Managed Services, supporting the needs of over 200 Public Sector and Commercial customers around the globe. If you're someone with energy, drive, and creativity, AST might be the place for you.

Currently, we are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our team. This is a full-time position that can sit anywhere in the United States.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage AST rapid and complex cloud and SaaS project engagements
• Engage with AST project team members and client stakeholders to ensure adherence to AST’s project methodology
• Prepare weekly project status reporting for project PMO, client steering committee and AST Management
• Manage project resources and project timeline to the established project budget, addressing all changes in scope according to the project change control process
• Develop and manage project schedules
• Assist with business development initiatives including presentations and proposals
• Assist with internal operational objectives for project management methodology and practices

What We’re Looking For:

• Ability to interact with all levels of client personnel and management
• Strong analytical skills with ability to lead business and technical requirements definition workshops
• Understanding and experience in cloud storage and document migration solutions is a plus
• Understanding of full life cycle project delivery methodology including stakeholder and risk management practices
• Familiarity with implementation of change management objectives and practices
• 5 or more years managing technology implementations and assessments projects, with experience in cloud migrations
• Experience with managing integrations with third-party solutions
• 4-year bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)
• PMP Certified (highly recommended)
• Ability to work effectively and independently in a remote environment
• Experience with commercial sector clients is a plus, but not required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a diverse group of people
• Possess effective troubleshooting skills to facilitate the resolution of cross-team challenges
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to fully utilize Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio)
• Practical knowledge of other project collaboration tools such as Smartsheet, Asana, Jira, etc.
• Ability to manage and collaborate with an offshore delivery arm of the overall project team, for both functional and technical delivery tasks

What We Bring:

At AST, people are the center of everything we do, and we work to provide you with benefits beyond a paycheck. We strive to develop and recognize our people at all levels and give them the rewards they deserve. We offer full benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement/401k, disability, life insurance, and unlimited PTO for all our North American employees to balance your work and life. We also offer additional benefits, such as commuter benefits, legal insurance, pet insurance, sabbatical leave, education reimbursement, parental leave, and much more.

Our Culture:

At AST, people are the center of everything we do. In over 27 years of business, we know that putting our people first is the key to success. Our passion for people has earned us multiple awards. Here are some of the most recent:

• 2022 Top Workplaces in the Nation by Energage
• 2022 National Cultural Excellence for Leadership by Energage
• 2022 National Cultural Excellence for Innovation by Energage
• 2022 Chicago Tribune Top Workplaces by Energage
• 2022 Dallas Fort Worth’s 2022 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For by National Association for Business Resources (NABR)
• AST India- 2022 Great Place to Work® Certification
• 2021 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For by National Association for Business Resources (NABR)
• 2021 National Cultural Excellence for Remote Work by Energage
• 2021 National Cultural Excellence for DE& I Practices by Energage
• 2021 Chicago Tribune Top Workplaces by Energage
• AST India- 2021 Great Place to Work® Certification

We foster a culture of trust, ownership, and innovation at every level of the organization. All doors are open and everyone’s ideas matter, giving our people the ability to quickly understand our customers’ needs and translate those needs into action. While we celebrate individual wins, we always strive for shared success. We are One AST.

Statement of Non-Discrimination: We value global diversity and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other. AST is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.