Project Manager -- PMIS

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Kaygen Inc, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! Technology Project Manager – PMIS Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Technology Project Manager to lead the implementation, enhancement, and support of enterprise Project Management Information Systems (PMIS) utilized across large-scale capital improvement and infrastructure programs. This role will oversee the successful delivery of technology initiatives that improve project controls, financial management, reporting, governance, and operational efficiency. The selected candidate will act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, executive leadership, project teams, finance organizations, IT groups, consultants, contractors, and software vendors. The position requires expertise in PMIS platforms, system integrations, business process improvement, financial workflows, data migration, user adoption, and ongoing system optimization. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience supporting capital construction programs, managing enterprise software implementations, and driving organizational change through technology solutions. Key Responsibilities PMIS Strategy and Program Leadership • Lead enterprise PMIS initiatives from planning through deployment and operational support. • Serve as the primary point of contact for PMIS modernization and implementation efforts. • Direct the transition from legacy PMIS solutions, including Proliance, to Trimble Unity Construct (eBuilder). • Develop and execute implementation strategies, governance frameworks, and system standards. • Collaborate with PMO, Finance, IT, Facilities, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery. • Establish technology roadmaps that align with business and capital program objectives. • Manage system governance, workflow standards, operational procedures, and platform administration. PMIS Migration and Deployment • Coordinate migration activities involving historical project data, forms, workflows, financial records, reports, and documentation. • Develop implementation plans, deployment schedules, issue logs, and risk management strategies. • Lead testing activities including system validation, quality assurance, and user acceptance testing. • Work closely with software vendors, developers, and business users to resolve implementation challenges. • Support system stabilization efforts following deployment. Financial Systems and Cost Management • Partner with accounting and finance teams to support integrations between PMIS platforms and financial systems such as Deltek Costpoint. • Assist with implementation and optimization of budgeting, forecasting, contract management, change order management, invoice processing, and payment workflows. • Ensure alignment between project controls processes and financial reporting requirements. • Support reconciliation activities, audit readiness, and financial compliance initiatives. • Troubleshoot invoicing and workflow-related issues while maintaining operational continuity. • Participate in the configuration and testing of accounting-related reports, dashboards, and system integrations. Training, Adoption, and Change Management • Develop and coordinate end-user training programs for executives, project teams, contractors, consultants, accounting staff, and other stakeholders. • Create user guides, process documentation, training materials, and knowledge transfer resources. • Provide ongoing support and guidance to users throughout implementation and post-deployment phases. • Facilitate communication between technical teams and business stakeholders. • Promote organizational adoption and effective utilization of PMIS solutions. Operational Support and Continuous Improvement • Manage post-implementation support activities and issue resolution processes. • Identify opportunities to improve workflows, automate processes, and enhance user experience. • Coordinate system upgrades, enhancements, and future releases. • Monitor platform performance, user adoption, and operational effectiveness. • Partner with vendors and stakeholders to prioritize and implement improvements. Business Process Analysis and Systems Integration • Evaluate current business processes and recommend technology-driven improvements. • Gather and document business requirements. • Support configuration, testing, and deployment of system enhancements. • Coordinate integrations involving PMIS platforms, ERP systems, document management solutions, reporting tools, BIM technologies, and asset management applications. • Develop executive dashboards and reporting solutions that provide visibility into project and financial performance. Capital Program Support • Support complex capital improvement and construction programs. • Collaborate with leadership, project controls teams, facilities organizations, finance departments, and external partners. • Establish governance standards, reporting structures, implementation strategies, and operational processes that support program success. • Contribute to project controls, cost management, scheduling, document controls, compliance reporting, and financial oversight activities. Required Qualifications • Bachelor''s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Engineering, Construction Management, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. • Minimum of 10 years of experience supporting enterprise technology initiatives, PMIS environments, capital programs, construction technology, or PMO systems. • Proven experience leading PMIS implementation, migration, or modernization projects. • Experience transitioning organizations from legacy systems to modern enterprise PMIS platforms. • Strong understanding of construction accounting, budgeting, cost controls, invoicing, financial reporting, and contract administration. • Hands-on experience with: • Trimble Unity Construct (eBuilder) • Deltek Costpoint • Reporting and Business Intelligence tools • Strong knowledge of: • Project Controls • Construction Operations • Cost Management • Capital Program Governance • Financial and Invoice Workflows • User Support and Operational Readiness • Experience managing: • User Acceptance Testing (UAT) • Training Programs • Production Support • System Enhancements and Upgrades • Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and stakeholder groups. • Familiarity with Agile methodologies, Scrum practices, and software delivery lifecycles. • Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Qualifications • Experience supporting public-sector organizations, educational institutions, airports, utilities, ports, or large infrastructure programs. • Experience acting as an Owner''s Representative for PMIS or enterprise technology implementations. • Previous involvement with Proliance-to-eBuilder migration initiatives. • Knowledge of construction financial management, contract administration, capital reporting, and invoice approval processes. • Experience with data migration, ETL processes, dashboard development, and reporting architecture. • Familiarity with document management systems, BIM integrations, and asset management technologies. • Professional certifications such as PMP, Scrum Master, or equivalent credentials. • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously within complex stakeholder environments. • Strong executive communication and presentation skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership and governing boards.