Dynamics 365 Principal Project Manager
🇺🇸 United States
ERP
Consulting
Management
Finance
Machine Learning
Project Management
Legal
Recruitment
Excel
$159,800 - $206,400
Dynamics 365 Principal Project Manager
from 🇺🇸 United States
$159,800 - $206,400
A Day in the Life
Successfully leads and manages large and/or complex Dynamics 365 projects, including multi‑workload implementations including integrations, ISVs, and AI requirements, with a strong focus on client outcomes and value realizationÂ
Acts as a trusted advisor and thought partner to client leadership, guiding strategic decisions and helping clients navigate trade‑offs related to scope, timeline, cost, and riskÂ
Provides day‑to‑day and strategic leadership over project teams, balancing execution with proactive risk identification and outcome protection, rather than task completion alone partnering with key Stoneridge internal resources to overcome risks and issuesÂ
Leads project planning, monitoring, and reporting with an emphasis on anticipating risk, surfacing options, and framing decisions in terms of impact and trade‑offsÂ
Builds and maintains strong, trust‑based relationships with client PMs and senior stakeholders; independently leads strategic conversations with director‑level and executive client audiencesÂ
Proactively identifies risks, dependencies, and delivery challenges before they materialize, and brings forward recommended mitigation strategies and alternative pathsÂ
Challenges scope, sequencing, and delivery approach when necessary to protect business outcomes and delivery quality, while clearly articulating implications to clientsÂ
Adjusts communication style and level of detail based on audience and intent, ensuring stakeholders receive context, insight, and guidance - not just status updatesÂ
Anticipates organizational change impacts and helps prepare client stakeholders for adoption and transition, not just system deliveryÂ
Uses escalation strategically and early to protect outcomes, align expectations, and remove blockersÂ
Identifies opportunities to improve client outcomes beyond the original plan, including delivery optimizations, sequencing changes, or process improvementsÂ
Organizes and facilitates steering committees and governance forums that focus on decision‑making, alignment, and risk management, not just reportingÂ
Maintains ownership of project financials, forecasts, and delivery health in Stoneridge tools, proactively communicating risks and variances with context and recommendations Â
Manages issues and escalations with empathy, professionalism, and strong interpersonal judgmentÂ
Mentors and coaches junior PMs and coordinators, modeling consultative behaviors, strategic thinking, and client partnershipÂ
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experienceÂ
8+ years actively managing projects in a project manager role including all end-to-end project lifecycle execution and hands-on experience delivering projects through the full software development lifecycle (SDLC)  Â
Has managed 3+ previous full lifecycle Dynamics 365 Implementations including at least 1 ERP projectÂ
Previous consulting experience required Â
Direct experience and ability to develop detailed project plans, scope documents/backlogs, project schedules with dependencies, and resource forecasts and plansÂ
Ability to successfully manage budgets and timelines, proactively identifying issues with the ability to effectively communicate solutions to budget and timeline issues with clientsÂ
Formal PM training/certification strongly preferred (PMP, CAPM, CSM, etc.)Â
Formal Microsoft training/certifications preferred Â
Great leadership, communication, teamwork skills with proven ability to collaborate in group problem-solving situationsÂ
Organized, detail-oriented, and follows through on commitmentsÂ
Deep understanding of project management principles and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall)Â
Strong ability to quickly grasp complex and/or technical items and break them down into workable segments Â
Solid interpersonal skills, and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within and outside StoneridgeÂ
Ability to work primarily independently and concurrently manage multiple projects, and/or multiple workstreams across a large, complex projectÂ
Ability to work collaboratively for the best interests of the business and the teamÂ
Ability to communicate effectively in both spoken and written EnglishÂ
Compensation
Health and Wellness
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) contribution program (US) or RRSP Benefits (Canada)
- Life insurance
- Disability Benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Paid flexible time off
- Paid sick time (US) or floater days (Canada)
- Paid holidays
- Flexible work schedules
- Mobile/internet reimbursement
- Employee and family assistance program
- Learning and development funding
- Employer charitable contribution
- Paid business mileage
- Home office and wellness allowance (US Only)
- HSA contribution (US Only)






