Project Manager - A clean tech company

Aclara Software is seeking a high-energy, customer-focused Project Manager to join our Professional Services team at our Richmond, VA office.  We are looking for a dynamic person who truly appreciates delivering high-quality system implementations to ensure satisfied customers.

 

As an experienced Project Manager you will be required to lead implementations of Aclara’s innovative enterprise software products.  This is a hands-on position where you will work collaboratively with a team of systems engineers, business analysts, developers and other project managers.  We take great pride in providing our clients with world-class implementations and are looking for people that share our commitment to excellence.

 

Aclara Software is the leader in providing utility and energy companies worldwide with analytics-based software solutions that unlock the power of energy information helping to lower energy and resource usage and increase customer satisfaction. We take pride in developing unique, state-of-the-art applications that constantly push the envelope. The Boston Business Journal recently ranked Aclara Software # 11 on the list of the area’s largest clean technology employers.

 

Aclara Software offers competitive salaries, medical, dental, 401K, and more in a dynamic, yet relaxed environment.  Aclara Software combines the excitement and energy of a start-up with the stability of a mid-sized public company.  Please visit our web site at www.aclarasoft.com. 

 

Responsibilities:

·  Work closely with customers and the implementation team to deliver successful implementations.

·  Gather business and functional requirements.

·  Prepare functional designs of product interfaces, configurations and customizations.

·  Perform data analysis. 

·  Prepare test plans.

·  Perform product configuration tasks

·  Manage project staff including business/system analysts and systems engineers.

·  Manage customer interactions and ensure satisfaction while minimizing project risk.

·  Manage implementation schedules to ensure on-time delivery.

·  Take responsibility for financial aspects of projects to guarantee on-budget delivery.

 

Qualifications:

·  Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.

·  2-4 years of directly relevant experience managing the implementation of complex software applications.

·  Big 4 or other major consulting firm experience a plus.

·  Utility Industry experience a plus

·  Experience implementing data-intensive software systems in an enterprise environment.

·  Client facing experience a must.

·  Demonstrated verbal, written, and presentation skills and strong analytical skills.

·  Familiarity with relational databases, such as Oracle and SQL Server.

·  Energy industry experience highly desirable.

·  Willing and able to travel about 30% of the time.

 

Please forward your resume with Job Code, work authorization and salary requirements to:

 

Aclara Software Inc.

Job Code: pmams

laurie.aclarasoft@comcast.net

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

NO PHONE CALLS OR THIRD PARTIES, PLEASE.