Delivery Project Manager
Role Overview
Management Controls, Inc. is a fast-growing, enterprise software developer and services provider dedicated to the growth and expansion of its contractor management solutions product offerings. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Delivery Project Manager to oversee and manage enterprise SaaS deployments. This role is accountable for delivery outcomes across scope, timeline, budget, quality, and adoption, while serving as the primary bridge between customers, consulting, solution architecture, and engineering. This position requires a balance of technical expertise, business acumen, and strong leadership to ensure seamless execution of software projects and the transformation of client organizations.
This position is open to candidates located outside of the Houston, Texas area that reside within the continental US.
Duties and Responsibilities
Delivery Ownership
Maintain ultimate responsibility project scope, schedule, budget, and success criteria
Manage RAID (Risks, Actions, Issues, Decisions), change management, integrations, and go-live readiness
Drive client confidence and adoption through structured execution
Prepare and deliver weekly executive-level status reports to customers and internal leadership
Support business process mapping across Procure-to-Pay, Maintenance & Work Management, Capital Projects, and Accounts Payable
Translate business needs into clear, actionable implementation requirements
Act as the primary delivery interface between customers and internal technical teams
Escalate design tradeoffs, feasibility constraints, and roadmap impacts
Ensure delivery remains within supported product capabilities
Maintain proactive communication with Sales and Account Executives
Technical Coordination & Risk Leadership
Propose implementation approaches aligned with product standards and architectural guardrails with a hands-on process for application configuration, testing, and integration
Coordinate integration sequencing across ERP systems and external applications
Maintain ownership of Azure DevOps project workstreams and technical ticket visibility
Identify technical risks related to integration design, data migration, performance, scalability, and unsupported configurations
Drive mitigation plans in partnership with Solution Architects and Engineering
Commercial Discipline
Enforce scope boundaries and protect project margins
Prepare, price, and manage formal change orders
Methodology & Standards Leadership
Ensure implementations follow established delivery methodology and quality standards
Contribute to continuous improvement of standards, templates, and delivery methodology
Share lessons learned to improve scalability and consistency
Requirements
University Degree, preferably B.S. Degree in a technical discipline or Business Degree
5+ years leading enterprise SaaS or ERP implementations as Project Manager
Experience overseeing multi-function project teams with members including Developers, Business Analysts, and QA Personnel
Experience delivering multi-system, integration-heavy projects
Strong understanding of procure-to-pay business processes
Strong executive communication skills
Ability to identify technical risks (from integration complexity, integration design that will cause performance problems) and understanding of technical risk mitigation
Understanding of software development life cycle models as well as knowledge of both Agile and traditional project management principles and practices and the ability to blend approaches
Deep understanding of planning, design, build, test, data migration, cutover, and hypercare phases
Experience implementing integrated solutions, including a working knowledge of API authentication methods and experiences with API testing tools such as Postman
Experience with software development and SQL
Experience implementing, upgrading, and/or integrating with ERP systems
Working knowledge of ERP systems implementing, upgrading, and/or integrating with them
Knowledge of system integration, and the pros/cons to different approaches
Ability to travel up to 25% ?
Preferred Qualifications
MIS/MBA Preferred
ERP implementation experience strongly preferred
PMP, Scrum Master, or similar certification preferred
SAP, Maximo experience preferred; Oracle Financials, JDE, or Dynamics 365 a plus
Services Team Core Competencies
Proactive Ownership: Takes full ownership of outcomes, not just tasks. Volunteers for assignments and leads internal initiatives. Actively follows up on risks, dependencies, and late deliverables. Anticipates what's next and drives work forward without waiting for direction. Asks questions early, seeks input when needed, and ensures nothing stalls due to ambiguity or inaction.
Problem-Solving & Comfort Navigating Complexity: Proactively identifies and communicates risks and issues to minimize project delays. Effectively navigates complex, ambiguous, and multi-stakeholder environments. Collaborates cross-functionally to resolve roadblocks quickly, escalates early, and never leaves client issues unresolved. Thinks critically and creatively to develop practical solutions in imperfect or evolving conditions.
Motivation & Positive Leadership: Consistently goes above and beyond to deliver results. Demonstrates a positive, resilient attitude during challenges and change. Motivates internal teams and client stakeholders, brings energy to the work, and helps maintain momentum during demanding phases of delivery.
Adherence to Standards & Delivery Excellence: Utilizes implementation standards to track project activities and milestones. Demonstrates strong understanding of sequencing and dependencies across project phases. Follows MCi processes to ensure high-quality, predictable delivery. Actively contributes to the continuous improvement of standards, templates, and delivery methodology (including participation in the Standards Team where applicable).
Communication & Stakeholder Management: Communicates clearly, professionally, and respectfully across all audiences. Provides consistent project updates, documentation, and follow-ups. Keeps MCi Account Executives and leadership informed of key activities, risks, issues, and change orders. Tailors communication style to technical and non-technical stakeholders to drive alignment and confidence.
Team-First Mindset: Operates with a "one team" mentality, prioritizing overall team success over individual projects or silos. Willingly supports teammates, shares knowledge, and steps in when others need help. Communicates openly, gives and receives constructive feedback, and contributes to a culture of trust, accountability, and mutual respect. Makes decisions with awareness of downstream impact on peers, clients, and the broader organization.
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