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Enterprise Project Manager

Dudek
United States
Sep 11, 2025
Location(s): United States Practice/Department: Information Technology Internal Title: Enterprise Project Manager Work Environment: Remote/Hybrid Compensation: 140K - 160K Dudek's journey began in 1980 with a vision to serve Southern California's water and wastewater agencies. Today, we are a 100% employee-owned firm supporting clients nationwide and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments of communities throughout the United States. Our work has been recognized by leading industry organizations, and we've been honored with multiple national Top Workplace Awards. Our employee-owners are unified by a singular commitment to supporting projects that address key societal issues, such as the transition to renewable energy, infrastructure hardening and repair, environmental protection, and community resilience. Learn more about our award-winning culture, the benefits and perks of being a Dudekian, and the projects you will have the opportunity to shape. Who You Are As an employee-owner, you embrace accountability, working safely, and collaboration while thinking resourcefully and independently. Like all Dudekians, you are curious and solution-oriented, with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and approach challenges with a spirit of innovation. How You'll Make an ImpactThe Enterprise Project Manager (EPM) is responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of a portfolio of enterprise-wide projects at Dudek. The role involves managing multiple projects supporting the business services of Dudek, including Finance, Marketing, Project Delivery, Human Resources, Legal, Information Technology (IT), and Employee Health & Safety (EHS), ensuring the projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. The EPM provides strong leadership to ensure that projects align with enterprise standards and organizational goals, as well as deliver measurable results. By employing disciplined project management practices, the EPM collaborates closely with team members across various departments to facilitate effective communication, optimize resource allocation, and proactively manage risks throughout the project lifecycle. This role will also be responsible for mentoring employees with limited experience in project management, but who will be managing smaller, more limited project scopes and need guidance on enterprise project management standards. This position plays a key role in advancing Dudek's operational excellence initiatives. Duties and Responsibilities Strategy & Planning Collaborate with cross-functional leadership to prioritize and manage a portfolio of strategic enterprise projects that support business objectives and operational efficiency. Lead the development of an enterprise integrated master schedule, ensuring alignment with business goals, enterprise architecture, and company standards. Oversee the management of project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resourcing, ensuring clear documentation and consensus from all key stakeholders. Enhance project governance standards, risk management strategies, and performance metrics for enterprise initiatives. Organizational Leadership Provide leadership and direction to cross-functional project teams, fostering accountability, collaboration, and a high-performance culture. Serve as the primary point of contact for executive leaders translating business objectives and requirements into project scope and providing ongoing portfolio status updates Mentor and coach project team members on project management best practices, stakeholder management, and organizational change management strategies. Ensure effective knowledge transfer and documentation to support solution sustainability and user adoption. Project Management Leadership Manage multiple concurrent enterprise projects from initiation through closure, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. Drive all project activities, including leading concept of operations (CONOPS) development, business requirements gathering, solution design, testing, deployment, and user training. Lead Request for Proposal (RFP) design, development, documentation, and selection process for professional services partners Lead Statement of Work (SOW) design and documentation Onboard and integrate professional services team(s) Lead basis of estimate (BOE) development and associated projections Define and manage schedule, deliverables, work breakdown structures (WBS), and resource loaded networks (RLN) Review and analyze time charging and progress in alignment with WBS and RLN Schedule and lead team meetings and coordinating project leads Manage project lifecycle, driving key decision conclusion, and mitigating key risks Oversee conclusion of deliverables and outcomes Generating and documenting recurring project status updates Resolve project issues, remove roadblocks, and escalate risks as needed to ensure successful project execution. Enforce quality assurance processes and facilitate lessons learned to support continuous improvement across the project lifecycle. Work closely with business leaders to manage change effectively, ensuring user readiness and stakeholder engagement. Technical Apply strong working knowledge of ERP systems and enterprise technology implementations to guide project teams and inform strategic decisions. Leverage Microsoft 365 services, including Teams, SharePoint, Planner, and Project for the Web, for collaboration, scheduling, document management, and progress tracking. Facilitate adherence of technical solutions to meet enterprise architecture standards and integrate effectively with enterprise data management architecture. Key Performance Indicators Within-budget, within-scope, and within-schedule delivery of enterprise projects Effective communication and satisfaction Success rate of adoption and value realization post-implementation Consistent adherence to project management methodology and risk mitigation practices Minimum Qualifications PMP certification required 10+ years of enterprise project management experience, with a strong track record of managing large-scale, cross-functional enterprise projects Demonstrated success leading ERP, HCM/HRIS, and enterprise business system implementations Experience developing requests for proposal (RFP's), statements of work (SOW), and working with 3rd party vendors to design, implement, and deploy enterprise solutions Proven experience working with senior leaders and stakeholders across company departments, including Business Development, Contracts, Finance, HR, Legal, Marketing, and IT Proficient in project management tools and collaboration platforms, especially Microsoft 365 tools (Teams, SharePoint, Planner, Project for the Web) Experienced in scope and requirements management, budgeting, scheduling, and risk mitigation in a portfolio/project context Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate cross-functional teams Skilled at simplifying complexity and communicating technical and business concepts clearly High attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment Analytical and strategic thinker with a proactive problem-solving mindset Strong organizational, facilitation, and decision-making skills Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field required Compensation: 140K - 160K *Final agreed-upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, an individual's related experience, education, certifications, skills, and work location. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check prior to beginning employment. Working ConditionsEnvironment This job operates in a remote or office-based environment and this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This job requires the following: Working on a computer, sitting, or standing for long periods of time in an office or remote office setting. Attending meetings, both in person and virtually, and speaking on the phone with peers, clients, etc. Specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Dudek is committed to creating a workplace where all employees, regardless of their background, feel valued, respected, and have equal opportunities to succeed. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our business success, and we are dedicated to fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. We are committed to fair and equitable processes, based on merit, free from any discrimination. Dudek is genuinely committed to equal employment opportunities within our company and on our project teams. Dudek is also committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Dudek's operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of Dudek, including supervisors and coworkers. Equal employment opportunities will be extended to all persons (including those with disability and veteran status) in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination. Any employee who violates this policy and Dudek's commitment to equal employment opportunities will be subject to disciplinary action. Dudek is a U.S.-based employer. All positions are based in the United States and require U.S. work authorization.