Manager-PMIS

Role Objective: To manage, optimize, and ensure effective utilization of Project Management Information Systems across the organization, enabling accurate project tracking, reporting, and compliance with governance standards. Functional Responsibilities • PMIS Strategy & Governance • Define and implement PMIS standards, workflows, and governance frameworks aligned with organizational project management methodologies. • System Administration & Optimization • Act as the super-user for PMIS platforms, ensuring system configuration, data integrity, and performance optimization. • Integration & Automation • Oversee integration of PMIS with ERP, scheduling tools (Primavera/MS Project), and other enterprise systems to streamline data flow. • Data Quality & Compliance • Establish protocols for data accuracy, version control, and compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements. • Training & Change Management • Develop and deliver training programs for project teams, ensuring adoption and effective use of PMIS tools. • Vendor & Stakeholder Coordination • Liaise with software vendors and implementation partners for upgrades, troubleshooting, and customization. Direct Responsibilities • System Implementation & Rollout • Lead implementation projects for new PMIS platforms or modules, including requirement gathering, testing, and go-live support. • Document Control & Workflow Management • Manage centralized document control processes, including submittals, RFIs, drawings, and approvals within PMIS. • Reporting & Dashboards • Design and maintain dashboards for project KPIs, cost tracking, schedule performance, and risk management. • User Support & Issue Resolution • Provide Tier-2 support for PMIS-related issues, escalating to vendors when necessary. • Continuous Improvement • Identify gaps and propose enhancements to improve system usability and reporting capabilities. Tools Expertise (Expanded List) • PM Web • Autodesk Construction Cloud • Zoho Projects • Procore • ePromis • Odoo • Fieldwire • Buildertrend • CoConstruct • Aconex • Asite • PlanGrid • Bluebeam • Smartsheet • Primavera Unifier • Deltek • Newforma • InEight • Bentley ProjectWise

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