PLM Project Manager

Tri Star Inc. is the leading provider of PTC (Parametric Technology Corporation) software and services in the U.S. We provide turnkey software, hardware, and consulting solutions to engineering professionals and manufacturing / design organizations throughout the US. Since 1988 we have demonstrated product expertise and business excellence by providing our partners with the solutions that improve their engineering processes.

This position will oversee the successful execution of PLM projects. Projects range from basic installations to complete implementations focusing on business process improvement and integration with ERP/MRP systems. These engagements are delivered in time periods of as little as a few weeks to as many as several months. Our clientele includes Fortune 500 companies all the way down to independent business owners;

our customer base spans the entire U.S.

We are looking for a candidate that has prior experience managing high technology software deployments. This candidate will have superb organization skills, able to handle simultaneous projects and value realization cycles (mobilization through adoption and finally value creation). This candidate will need to be a self starter that takes actionable ownership and accountability for smooth project execution and milestone delivery. The ideal candidate will have previous experience with a PTC data management product and will also be PMP certified.

This person will need to leverage their project management skills and their IT knowledge, with an eye towards business process improvement to create lasting value for our customers as they implement and adopt new technologies.

Key strengths we look for in a project manager are:

• Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills (2003+).
• Actionable, accountable, and results oriented individual that is a self starter.
• Professional and disciplined.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage the delivery of PLM projects (scope, quality, and cost).
• Perform regular communication (oral / written) with stakeholders during project delivery.
• Lead milestone validation events and obtain customer approval.
• Responsible for deliverables, schedule, cost, quality and profitability of projects.
• Central liaison for all customer deployments issues.
• Identify new opportunities in existing accounts as gaps become evident during service delivery.

• College degree in an engineering or computer systems discipline.
• 5 to 10 years industry experience as a consultant.
• 3-8 years industry experience project managing similar complexity IT projects.
• PMP certified (preferred).
• Available for up to 50% of overnight travel.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.