Stoneridge Software

Project Manager

• Successfully leads and manages large and/or complex Dynamics 365 projects, including multi‑workload implementations including integrations, ISVs, and AI requirements, with a strong focus on client outcomes and value realization
• Acts as a trusted advisor and thought partner to client leadership, guiding strategic decisions and helping clients navigate trade‑offs related to scope, timeline, cost, and risk
• Provides day‑to‑day and strategic leadership over project teams, balancing execution with proactive risk identification and outcome protection, rather than task completion alone partnering with key Stoneridge internal resources to overcome risks and issues
• Leads project planning, monitoring, and reporting with an emphasis on anticipating risk, surfacing options, and framing decisions in terms of impact and trade‑offs
• Builds and maintains strong, trust‑based relationships with client PMs and senior stakeholders; independently leads strategic conversations with director‑level and executive client audiences
• Proactively identifies risks, dependencies, and delivery challenges before they materialize, and brings forward recommended mitigation strategies and alternative paths
• Challenges scope, sequencing, and delivery approach when necessary to protect business outcomes and delivery quality, while clearly articulating implications to clients
• Adjusts communication style and level of detail based on audience and intent, ensuring stakeholders receive context, insight, and guidance - not just status updates
• Uses escalation strategically and early to protect outcomes, align expectations, and remove blockers
• Identifies opportunities to improve client outcomes beyond the original plan, including delivery optimizations, sequencing changes, or process improvements
• Organizes and facilitates steering committees and governance forums that focus on decision‑making, alignment, and risk management, not just reporting
• Maintains ownership of project financials, forecasts, and delivery health in Stoneridge tools, proactively communicating risks and variances with context and recommendations
• Manages issues and escalations with empathy, professionalism, and strong interpersonal judgment
• Mentors and coaches junior PMs and coordinators, modeling consultative behaviors, strategic thinking, and client partnership

Principal Project Manager, Dynamics 365

• Manage a team with a diverse background and experiences while ensuring their self-development and career advancement plans are established, well-communicated and executed effectively
• Establish and achieve team and individual targets; this includes identifying appropriate professional skill and technical mentoring plans for each team member through effective performance management techniques
• Participate in resourcing decisions along with other Project Management Team Managers and Senior Leadership, carefully balancing capacity across the team with Stoneridge Software's other priorities
• Ensure direct reports’ utilization and other operational metrics are consistently met
• Lead and ensure direct reports are practicing the Stoneridge Software implementation methodology including continuous improvement activities
• Build and manage strong relationships with internal teams to facilitate the sharing of information to ensure informed business prioritization and decision making
• Collaborate across delivery departments to ensure "On-brand Delivery" to projects
• Operate as an outstanding people leader, with proven track record of attracting, retaining, and cultivating high-performing talent that is both a company fit and will contribute in meaningful ways to the long-term goals of Stoneridge Software
• Partner with the Director of Project Management to drive the improvement, implementation and maintenance of Project Management standards, methodologies, processes, tools, and templates
• Act as client-facing escalation point as needed

Principal Project Manager, Dynamics 365

Team Manager – Project Management