Position: RPA Project Manager
Industry/Specialization: IT/Client Services
Location: Remote
Target Start: Immediate

The Canton Group has an opportunity for an experienced RPA Project Manager to join our team! This role supports our client engagements as an extension of their Intelligent Automation Teams in designing and implementing Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions using agile methodologies and the UiPath platform.
As an RPA Project Manager, you will be a part of The Canton Group’s RPA Center of Excellence in working closely with our clients, our internal technical team, and UiPath to collectively deliver on the transformation of our client/agency digital experience. You will help support the translation and execution of business requirements into well‐architected solutions that best leverage the UiPath platform. You will be responsible for coordinating and running Canton Group’s RPA projects by managing and delivering components of business engagements that identify, design, and implement technology and creative RPA solutions for the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Management

Manage projects through the creation of project plans and/or management of backlogs through Agile tools such as Jira and Confluence
Manage automation delivery with industry best practices
Manage projects through the creation of project plans and/or management of backlogs through Agile tools such as Jira and Confluence
Effectively execute the project plan (oversight, leadership, coordination, communication, and collaboration)
Oversee automation opportunity assessments, estimates, scope development
Serve as Action Officer to monitor project and activity status to ensure matters are brought to conclusion
Responsible for translating business requirements into well‐architected solutions that best leverage the UI Path platform
Track and manage projects to execution, ensuring accuracy in reporting, cost tracking and analysis, metrics analysis and workflows to monitor overall project health
Identify, define, and implement RPA program standards and procedures for both internal and external facing stakeholders
Proactively address technical issues and risks that could impact project schedule and/or budget

Administration

Take business requirements, current and future state process designs and translate them into Process Definition (PDD) and Solution Design Documents (SDD)
Ensure requirements are documented, traceable, and testable through to implementation
Responsible for planning and managing requirements activities, including updating existing timelines and roadmaps, drafting concept papers and justifications, conducting high-level scope assessments, and identifying/mitigating project risks

Communication/Collaboration

Serve as (and enjoy) being the main point-of-contact with clients and their teams
Work closely with stakeholders to design and document automation solutions that align with the business needs consistent with the architectural vision
Cultivate relationships with cross-functional teams (e.g. Sales, Marketing, Tech Stack, Product etc.) to drive strategic initiatives
Effectively communicate with all relevant stakeholders in a timely manner
Lead initiatives and partner with RPA developers to build, test, deliver and support designing solutions
Be an advocate for RPA for both internal/external parties in order to drive the adoption and communication around RPA products and services

MUST POSSESS THE FOLLOWING:

5+ years of experience in Project Management
3+ years of experience in Robotic Process Automation (RPA) with UiPath
2+ years of experience in a client facing Project Manager type of role
Working knowledge of Agile tools such as Jira and Confluence
Proven track-record of solid, consistent project delivery around RPA (UiPath preferred)
Effective change management experience
Proven track record of upselling and delivering RPA solutions with current and future partners
Knowledge of licensing and certification requirements around UiPath specifically products, to include: licensing, infrastructure, enhanced suite of automation tools
Familiarity with the creation of process maps and Process Design Documents (PDD)
Experience taking business processes and capturing them with documentation
Experience planning, coordinating and sequencing IT delivery tasks
Background in the development of documentation such as: concept Papers, progress reports, presentations, meeting agendas, high-level requirement overview documentation, user stories, epics, and customer marketing and training materials
Demonstrated ability to make informed decisions, manages workloads, and meets deadlines independently
Attention to detail and demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results
Powerful analytical and problem-solving skills – including the ability to develop solutions in new and creative ways

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Computer Science, Information Systems, Communications, Business Administration or related field; or equivalent experience preferred
UiPath certifications/training is required
Agile Scrum Certification