Senior PPM Specialist

PPM Works is a full-service Microsoft Work Management and Project and Portfolio Management consultancy, focused on Microsoft 365 and Project Platforms. We believe in partnering with our clients to exceed expectations and build long lasting rewarding partnerships. Our team’s experience runs deep with Microsoft. We have performed over 350 Project implementations, trained thousands of students, and developed the Microsoft certification exams and certifications series. We have contributed to the new release of Microsoft Projectfor the past three cycles and share our expertise as volunteers for PMI and other industry groups. In addition to our Microsoft GoldPartner recognition, we sit on two boards for the Microsoft Project Users Group.PPM Works believes in giving back to our families, our community, our teammates, and our environment. Here at PPM Works, we measure success in the following way, we focus on:The personal well-being and happiness of our teamClient satisfaction and long-lasting client relationshipsGiving back to our community and industryHaving fun each and every dayOur firm belief in personal well-being, happiness, community giving, and fun anchor our organization. If we are foremost happy, producing great client solutions comes naturally. We can then spend more time with our families/hobbies and giving back to the community. This virtuous cycle keeps our team charged each and every day.Job Description

PPM Works, Inc. is looking for you. We are looking to add skilled, quick thinkers to our Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) team. Are you an intelligent, proactive, and solution-driven thinker ready to make an impact with our Microsoft Project and SharePoint customers? If so, thenPPM Works needs you.Come join our team and make a direct impact daily. If you ever wanted to work with the best in the Project and Portfolio Management space, then PPM Works is for you. Our team created the Microsoft technology exams, we collaborate with Microsoft on product releases, and speak at industry events. We pride ourselves on living our lives, having fun, and working along the way. This is your opportunity to get started with a growing company and guide your career in a direction you want. There is plenty of career growth opportunities. We are a flexible company focused on providing all organizations with expert guidance and mentoring around Microsoft Project and SharePoint solutions.As a Senior PPM Specialist, you will collaborate with teams located throughout the country. Your skills will complement our collaborative team by providing well-crafted recommendations and solutions to meet our clients’ challenges. From running client engagements to working on a collaborative team, you will have the support, knowledge, and expertise necessary to provide the best solution for our clients. As a Senior PPM Specialist, you are responsible for client satisfaction, process design, system development and configuration, providing solid recommendations, and overall work quality. You will lead projects, interact with C-Level management, and assist clients with identification and synthesis of solutions, while implementing the technical components of those solutions. In addition to your PPM Specialist role, you will assist in customer awareness, team sales, recruiting, promotion, and support when necessary.This is a full-time W2 position and not a contract assignment. You must be already legally authorized to work in the US. Willingness to travel when necessary.We have been a work-from-home organization since 2013. With the pandemic, our 1st goal is a healthy team. Here at PPM Works, we are our product and working side-by-side with our clients goes a long way. For now, we promote client camaraderie with remote video sessions, however when we can resume travel, we may require some travel based on client needs. We value life-work balance and will mutually agree to any client-requested travel in advance.Qualifications

Project Management Experience:

6+ years’ experience in project management, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps) or Microsoft SharePoint consulting or 4+ years in technology consultingImplementation experience of an enterprise solutionAnalytically inclined with an understanding of data and how to apply it for problem-solvingBachelor’s Degree or higher (a plus)

People Skills:

Strong interpersonal, writing, verbal-communication, and organizational skillsAutonomySavvy ability to manage relationshipsBe organized and detail-oriented enough to manage projects with many moving partsLove to teach and share knowledge

PMP, MCTS Certifications (see below). If you do not have these – you will be required to obtain these certifications within 90 days of hire.Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps)Microsoft SharePointMicrosoft Project (Server/Project Online/Project for Web/Project Operations)Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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