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Lawson Software Project Manager/Sr. Project Manager Summary At Lawson, our mission, vision and values guide all of our decisions and actions, from the solutions we recommend and implement to how we serve our customers and make them stronger. Do you share our vision of becoming the best in our target markets by making our customers stronger? If so, Lawson Software is actively recruiting a Project Manager/Sr. Project Manager to join our Public Sector Services Delivery Team! Responsibilities* Direct point of contact for all implementation-related issues, and resource requirements.* Manage all resources that are on site, which will include writing peer reviews.* Serve as the primary agent in helping Lawson clients achieve their tactical goals including a successful implementation, a positive business relationship with Lawson, and to become and remain a satisfied client of Lawson products and services.* Identify risks on the project and escalate to management as needed.* Understanding Lawsons technology and strategic directions.* Possess knowledge of the market to which they are assigned, including: industry, trends, the applicability of Lawson products within the target market, and key competitors.* Understanding the effect and implication the software implementation may have upon the client business environment.* Understands the effect databases, hardware configurations, networks, and new technology have on Lawson applications with the ability to apply this knowledge to clients needs.* Possess a high degree of project planning and systems integration expertise.* Achieve a comprehensive knowledge of, and the ability to communicate, Lawsons Implementation Methodology to clients, prospects, and third parties.* Work with the Account Executives and other service team members to estimate services needed for prospective clients and set process expectations.* Fully responsible for development and maintenance of the clients project plan and for effective communication of that plan as appropriate with Lawson.* Understanding resource requirements for the entire project, matching those requirements to Lawsons competencies and moving to fill those requirements with Lawson or sub-contracted third party resources.* Maintaining the proper level of documentation necessary in each engagement to enable the Client and Lawson to periodically assess project status and monitor and collect Accounts Receivables.* Coordinating communication within the consulting team to include identification of client expectations, critical business issues, and any pertinent information discovered during the turnover process with the sales team.* Facilitating accurate and up-to-date consultant schedule information for all client projects by ensuring the Lawson PSA application is up-to-date for resource assignment, client opportunities, and resource skill-sets.* Manage to engagement profitability targets established during the sales cycle.* Manages engagement economics and proactively identifies variances from plan targets.* 2 years supervisory experience* Business consulting experience Qualifications* 3 years software application project management experience* 6 years ERP project experience* Project management experience with certification as a PMP from PMI achieved within 18 months of hiring into the role.* Prior experience working with, and or coordinating the efforts of multiple parties (e.g. third parties or clients) on large scale software implementation projects* Proven ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth, rapidly-changing environment* Expert use of MS-Project Wherever your