AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.
At AHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging, where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate based on an individual’s race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived.
We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD.
The Senior Business Applications Project Manager is responsible for overseeing complex, cross-functional initiatives related to the implementation, enhancement, and optimization of enterprise business applications. This role leads high-impact projects and programs across multiple business units, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy. The Senior Business Applications Project Manager partners with senior leadership, business stakeholders, IT, and application teams to drive successful outcomes, ensure business readiness, and deliver long-term value
Roles & Responsibilities
Lead strategic, high-visibility projects and programs related to business systems such as ERP (e.g., NetSuite), CRM (e.g., Salesforce), and other enterprise platforms
Drive all aspects of the project lifecycle, including scope definition, planning, execution, change management, and benefits realization
Develop detailed project and program roadmaps that align with business goals and stakeholder priorities
Collaborate with inter-departmental and cross-functional team members to gather requirements, identify dependencies, and define measurable success criteria
Identify and manage program risks, dependencies, and issues; escalate appropriately and ensure mitigation plans are in place
Prepare executive-level communications, dashboards, and presentations highlighting status, risks, KPIs, and impact
Foster a culture of ownership and accountability among project teams and provide mentoring or guidance to less experienced project managers
Champion best practices in project delivery, agile/hybrid methodologies, and business process improvement
Conduct lessons learned and continuous improvement activities post-implementation
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field
7+ years of experience leading business application or IT projects
PMP, PMI-ACP, or comparable certification
Experience managing enterprise-level programs or portfolios
Demonstrated success managing multi-system initiatives involving platforms such as Salesforce and NetSuite
Proven ability to manage enterprise-wide initiatives with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence, lead change, and drive alignment at all levels
Expertise in project and program management frameworks (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)
Experience using Jira and Confluence for project management
Strong knowledge of business systems and processes across finance, sales, and operations
Skilled at managing vendor relationships and third-party deliverables
Experience with resource planning, financial tracking, and benefits realization
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity in complex environments
Familiarity with change management frameworks and organizational readiness planning
Why AHEAD:
Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between.
We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning.
USA Employment Benefits include:
– Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
– 401(k)
– Paid company holidays
– Paid time off
– Paid parental and caregiver leave
– Plus more! See benefits for additional details.
The compensation range indicated in this posting reflects the On-Target Earnings (“OTE”) for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount. This OTE range may vary based on the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
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