The Role The Project Manager (PM) at Innovapptive plays a pivotal role in ensuring the successful delivery of digital transformation programs built on Innovapptive s Connected Worker Platform . This role manages end-to-end implementation of solutions like mWorkOrder, mRounds, and Value 360 for global clients in asset-intensive industries such as Oil Gas, Chemicals, Manufacturing, and Utilities.
The Project Manager drives scope, schedule, cost, quality, and value realization , partnering closely with customers, internal delivery teams, and cross-functional leaders to ensure measurable outcomes in safety, reliability, and productivity.
1. Project Planning Delivery Management - Lead project initiation, planning, execution, and closure across multiple enterprise SaaS implementation projects.
- Develop detailed project plans, work breakdown structures (WBS), and delivery schedules aligned to Innovapptive s Value 360 methodology (Discover Design Deploy Govern).
- Track milestones, deliverables, and dependencies to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
- Manage changes in project scope, schedule, and resources through a structured change control process.
- Facilitate agile sprint planning, backlog grooming, and daily stand-ups for delivery tea
2. Customer Stakeholder Management - Act as the primary point of contact for client program leads, IT teams, and business stakeholders.
- Build strong executive relationships and manage expectations through proactive communication and transparency.
- Conduct regular SteerCo and governance meetings, presenting progress, risks, and value metrics.
- Drive customer satisfaction and adoption, ensuring that project outcomes align with business value drivers (e.g., backlog reduction, wrench time, downtime, reliability improvements).
3. Team Leadership Collaboration - Lead cross-functional delivery teams including Solution Architects, Functional Consultants, Technical Engineers, and Value Coaches.
- Coordinate between onshore and offshore resources to ensure seamless delivery.
- Provide direction, remove roadblocks, and maintain delivery velocity across all workstreams.
- Mentor junior project leads on delivery excellence, communication, and governance best practices.
4. Financial Contract Management - Manage project budgets, forecasts, and billing milestones to ensure revenue recognition compliance.
- Track and report Professional Services utilization, profitability, and margin performance.
- Collaborate with the PMO and Finance teams on forecasting, invoicing, and SOW adherence.
- Identify opportunities for upsell and expansion in collaboration with Account Managers and Solution Architects.
5. Risk, Quality, and Value Governance - Identify, analyze, and mitigate project risks proactively.
- Ensure adherence to Innovapptive s delivery standards, templates, and Value 360 playbook.
- Oversee testing, UAT, and go-live readiness activities to ensure a smooth transition to support.
- Track business impact metrics post-deployment (e.g., reliability KPIs, safety metrics, schedule compliance).
What You Bring to The Team Technical Functional - 7-10 years of experience in project management of SaaS, ERP, or EAM implementations (preferably in Oil Gas, Manufacturing, or Utilities).
- Strong understanding of EAM and maintenance processes (Work Management, Planning Scheduling, Reliability, Inspections).
- Experience managing projects integrated with systems like SAP PM, IBM Maximo.
- Familiarity with cloud delivery models, mobile solutions, and integration frameworks (REST APIs, middleware).
- Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or Asana.
Project Delivery Management - Proven success in managing multi-million-dollar, multi-phase SaaS or digital transformation programs.
- Deep understanding of agile and hybrid delivery models.
- Strong command of project financials budget management, revenue forecasting, and profitability tracking.
- Experience in Value-based delivery driving measurable improvements in KPIs like MTTR, backlog, and schedule compliance.
Leadership Communication - Exceptional stakeholder management and executive presentation skills.
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.
- High emotional intelligence and customer-centric mindset.
Education Certifications - Bachelor s or Master s in Engineering, Business, Information Systems, or equivalent.
- Project Management certification preferred:
PMP / PRINCE2
Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP / SAFe)
ITIL or equivalent (a plus for EAM/maintenance environments).
Why Join Innovapptive - Be part of a global leader in Connected Worker technology
- Lead impactful digital transformation initiatives with Fortune 500 companies
- Thrive in a high-growth, customer-centric environment
- Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and clear career growth opportunities