Project Manager Iwms Project Controls

Project Manager IWMS & Project Controls
Location: 100% Remote (Must be based on the U.S. East Coast)
Work Arrangement: Remote
Travel Requirement: Must be comfortable traveling to Washington, DC, once per quarter for PI Planning own cost
Duration: 6+ months

USC/GC/GCEAD or H4

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager IWMS & Project Controls to lead the end-to-end implementation and governance of an enterprise Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) for a premier transportation client, Amtrak.

The role is part of the enterprise Project Management Office (PMO) and requires a professional who can manage technical project execution, financial controls, business readiness, and cross-functional stakeholder coordination.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in enterprise software implementations, IWMS/CAFM platforms, project accounting, financial forecasting, schedule management, and PMO governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the complete IWMS implementation lifecycle, including initiation, configuration, data migration, UAT, go-live, and operational handover.
• Manage monthly accrual-based project accounting, deliverable tracking, contractor invoice reconciliation, and financial compliance.
• Prepare monthly financial forecasts covering internal labor, vendor expenses, licensing, and contingency budgets.
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules, critical path milestones, phase gates, and resource dependencies.
• Utilize EPPM Masterworks and Microsoft Excel for project scheduling, tracking, and financial modeling.
• Monitor project performance against established timelines and budgets.
• Prepare monthly executive status reports covering milestones, budget variances, and project accomplishments.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies (RAID).
• Coordinate with business stakeholders, IT architects, system integrators, and software vendors.
• Support organizational change management (OCM) and end-user adoption initiatives.
• Maintain project documentation, governance records, and change control documentation using SharePoint and PMO repositories.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience, particularly in enterprise software implementations.
• Experience with IWMS/CAFM platforms such as:
  • IBM TRIRIGA
  • Planon
  • Archibus
  • IBM Maximo
• Strong understanding of project controls, accrual-based accounting, cost forecasting, earned value management, and schedule baseline management.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, financial modeling, and forecasting.
• Experience with enterprise PMO and project scheduling tools.
• EPPM Masterworks and SharePoint experience preferred.
• Experience managing multiple vendors, system integrators, and executive stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• PMP or Project Controls certification preferred.

Important Requirements

• Must be located on the U.S. East Coast.
• Position is 100% remote.
• Must be available to travel to Washington, DC, once per quarter for PI Planning.
• Strong hands-on experience with IWMS implementation and financial project controls is essential.

Submission Focus Ideal Candidate Profile

Look for candidates with:

1. Enterprise IWMS implementation experience.
2. TRIRIGA, Planon, Archibus, or Maximo exposure.
3. Strong project financial controls and accrual accounting.
4. EPPM Masterworks and advanced Excel experience.
5. PMO governance, RAID management, and executive reporting.