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
Anticipates organizational change impacts and helps prepare client stakeholders for adoption and transition, not just system delivery
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

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience
8+ years actively managing projects in a project manager role including all end-to-end project lifecycle execution and hands-on experience delivering projects through the full software development lifecycle (SDLC)
Has managed 3+ previous full lifecycle Dynamics 365 Implementations including at least 1 ERP project
Previous consulting experience required
Direct experience and ability to develop detailed project plans, scope documents/backlogs, project schedules with dependencies, and resource forecasts and plans
Ability to successfully manage budgets and timelines, proactively identifying issues with the ability to effectively communicate solutions to budget and timeline issues with clients
Formal PM training/certification strongly preferred (PMP, CAPM, CSM, etc.)
Formal Microsoft training/certifications preferred
Great leadership, communication, teamwork skills with proven ability to collaborate in group problem-solving situations
Organized, detail-oriented, and follows through on commitments
Deep understanding of project management principles and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall)
Strong ability to quickly grasp complex and/or technical items and break them down into workable segments
Solid interpersonal skills, and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within and outside Stoneridge
Ability to work primarily independently and concurrently manage multiple projects, and/or multiple workstreams across a large, complex project
Ability to work collaboratively for the best interests of the business and the team
Ability to communicate effectively in both spoken and written English.

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) contribution program (US) or RRSP Benefits (Canada)
Life insurance
Disability Benefits
Paid parental leave
Paid flexible time off
Paid sick time (US) or floater days (Canada)
Paid holidays
Flexible work schedules
Mobile/internet reimbursement
Employee and family assistance program
Learning and development funding
Employer charitable contribution
Paid business mileage
Home office and wellness allowance (US Only)
HSA contribution (US Only)

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

Dynamics 365ERPproject managementsoftware development lifecycle (SDLC)project planningrisk managementbudget managementscope managementAgileWaterfall

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationteamworkorganizational skillsproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillsstrategic thinkingmentoringcollaborationempathy

Certifications

PMPCAPMCSMMicrosoft training/certifications