IT - Project Managers (Junior) - Enterprise Systems Upgrade Project Manager

Idealforce
Phoenix, AZ, United States
24 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Starter
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) System Configuration Data Validation Data Transformation Data Migration Data Structures Regression Testing System Testing Systems Integration Enterprise Software Applications Delivery Pipeline Tools for Reporting

Job description

Enterprise platform upgrades - Manage planning, execution, and delivery of a major upgrade to a mission critical enterprise system with multiple dependent applications.

  • Data model transition oversight - Coordinate subject matter experts through a structured migration from a legacy data model to a modern, rules-based model; ensure validation, quality control, and documentation.

  • System integration management - Identify upstream/downstream system impacts, maintain interface continuity, and work with technical teams to adjust workflows, APIs, and automated processes.

  • Vendor coordination - Serve as primary liaison with software vendors and professional services teams; track deliverables, manage risks, and ensure alignment with project goals.

  • Technical workstream leadership - Facilitate configuration, testing, and deployment activities across multiple technical disciplines, including data migration, environment setup, and system validation.

  • Change management - Support adoption of new tools, workflows, and data structures; coordinate training, communication, and stakeholder readiness.

  • Risk & dependency tracking - Maintain a structured risk register, monitor cross team dependencies, and escalate issues proactively.

  • Testing & quality assurance - Oversee functional testing, regression testing, and validation of new configurations and data structures.

  • Documentation & reporting - Produce clear project artifacts including schedules, status reports, decision logs, and migration documentation.

Requirements

Enterprise system migration experience - Demonstrated success managing upgrades or transitions involving complex data structures and multi environment deployments.

  • Structured data transformation projects - Experience coordinating teams through schema changes, rule-based validation, or model modernization.

  • Technical project leadership - Ability to guide technical SMEs, interpret technical requirements, and translate them into actionable project plans. Integration & workflow awareness - Understanding of how enterprise systems interact with downstream applications, reporting tools, and operational workflows.

  • Vendor supported implementations - Experience working with software vendors or professional services teams on structured implementation projects.

  • Strong communication - Skilled at stakeholder engagement, cross department coordination, and executive level reporting.

  • Risk based project management - Ability to identify, quantify, and mitigate risks in large technical projects.

Preferred Experience

  • Multi environment deployment pipelines - Experience with dev/test/prod environments and structured promotion workflows.

  • Complex data validation frameworks - Familiarity with systems that enforce topological, connectivity, or rule-based validation.

The Project Manager will lead a multi-phase upgrade of a specialized enterprise software platform, coordinating technical teams, business stakeholders, and vendor resources. The role requires strong experience managing complex system migrations, data model transitions, and integration impacts across interconnected applications.

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