Manager, Implementation - Project Management

Sphera is a leading global provider of enterprise software and services that enables companies to manage and optimize their environmental, health, safety and sustainability. Our mission is to create a safer, more sustainable and productive world.

Sphera is a portfolio company of Blackstone, a U.S.-based alternative asset investment company that focuses on private equity, technology and innovation, and more. Blackstone businesses succeed through strong partnerships, a personalized approach and a commitment to exceptional performance with uncompromising integrity. Sphera and Blackstone are leaders in the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) space.

We are guided by our core values of Customer Centricity, Accountability, Bias to Action, Innovation, and Collaboration. These values help us recruit the right talent to join our rapidly expanding team of around the globe. It is important to us that each and every Spherion is not only eager to challenge themselves and knows how to get work done but is an awesome addition to our company culture.

We are seeking a talented, motivated and passionate individual to join our Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability (EHSS) services and implementation team. The primary function of this role is to manage implement projects on our Integrated Platform-SpheraCloud solution on a variety of challenging assignments related to numerous health & safety, corporate sustainability and environmental accounting standards, to new and existing clients across a range of industries.

The Project Manager role is responsible for the governance, oversight, management and successful execution of Services projects according to industry and Sphera best practices. Domain expertise in project management is expected.

Key Objectives:

• To own and manage the successful outcomes of the assigned projects.
• To be the key focal point in the engagement with clients.
• Accountability for the implementation and the successful completion of the entire project implementation lifecycle.
• Responsible for the continued achievement of the strategic and tactical objectives associated with any assigned project implementations.
• Identification of key stakeholders and influences within engagements, working to establish strong relationships and potential for upsell/expansion
• Identifying new business opportunities and supporting Business Development within client assignments.
• Contribute to the definition of the implementation delivery model and project execution methodology in support of Company strategy.

Key Tasks:

• Successfully manage and deliver assigned projects according to scope and budget.
• Contribution to the current project implementation methodologies and continuous improvement of services and engagement models.
• Participate in and contribute to activities relating to the professional management and engagement of all external commercial work.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously

Project/Engagement Execution:

• Leading the planning and implementation of projects.
• Defining a project’s scope and goals.
• Planning and scheduling project timelines.
• Resource planning and allocation.
• Quality assurance.
• Carrying out risk assessment.
• Meeting budgetary objectives.
• Reporting regularly to senior management.
• Managing client relationships.
• Tracking project performance.
• Project evaluations and results measurement.

In addition to the above:

• Perform any other responsibilities effectively and diligently, that the manager may consider being within the job holders range of capabilities.
• To uphold and promote the company’s beliefs and values, applying them to all aspects of business.

Education Qualification:

• Degree qualified (or sufficient professional experience).

Other Desired Experience:

• Proven delivery track record of complex solutions working with challenging demands and client scenarios.

Sphera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues.

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