Implementation Project Manager Jobs in Phoenix, AZ

Job Summary:

We’re seeking a highly organized, proactive Project Manager to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives across the organization. This role will manage M&A integration projects, software implementations, and other strategic or operational projects as assigned. The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic environments, communicates with confidence, and brings structure and clarity to ambiguous situations. The critical success factor is the ability to ensure results, drive accountability, and deliver projects on time without formal managerial authority for project participants.

Essential Functions:

M&A Integration

• Lead end-to-end integration planning and execution for acquired companies.
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams (e.g., HR, Finance, IT, Operations, Sales, Legal) to ensure smooth transitions.
• Develop integration roadmaps, timelines, and communication plans.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and change-management needs early and drive mitigation strategies.
• Track integration KPIs and report progress to executive leadership.

Software & Technology Implementations

• Manage full lifecycle of software implementation projects—from requirements gathering to go-live and post-launch stabilization.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to define scope, success criteria, and resource needs.
• Facilitate testing, training, and adoption activities to ensure successful deployment.
• Maintain project documentation, including requirements, process flows, and user guides.

General Project Management

• Lead cross-departmental projects that support organizational growth and operational excellence.
• Delegate tasks based on team members’ expertise, experience, and availability
• Proven time management and deadline-driven execution
• Build and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Facilitate effective communication among stakeholders at all levels.
• Drive accountability, ensuring deliverables are completed on time and within scope.
• Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate with colleagues
• Implement project management best practices and continuously improve processes.
• We expect that there will be varying levels of other duties and responsibilities assigned as projects ebb and flow.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strategic thinking with strong attention to detail
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making

· Effective leadership and team management skills

· Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills to build relationships and influence withing the enterprise.

· Ability to inspire, motivate and lead a team to produce quality work

• Adaptability and resilience
• Results-oriented mindset and ability to hold people accountable
• Respect, protect, support, company culture
• Observe all prescribed safety rules and regulations

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Project Management, Information Systems, or related field.
• 2+ years of project management experience, including leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience managing M&A integrations and/or software implementation projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, facilitation, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• PMP, CAPM, or other project management certification.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid.
• Experience in change management or process improvement (e.g., Prosci, Lean, Six Sigma).
• Background working with ERP, CRM, HRIS, or other enterprise systems.
• Experience in high-growth or acquisitive organizations.

Physical and Other Requirements:

• On-site office environment
• Minimal travel (10-15%) will be required
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and pass a drug and background check.
• Regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.
• Must be able to lift up to 15lbs.
• Requires the visual ability to perform detailed work at close distances (computer screens and printed documents, primarily).
• Must be able to speak and read the English language.

Other duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Ascent Lifting, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.