{"id":1191523,"url":"https://alion.io/job/nakisa-saas-implementation-project-manager","title":"SaaS Implementation Project Manager","company":{"id":2568184,"name":"Nakisa","domain":"nakisa.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/nakisa-com","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Greenhouse","truth_index":null},"role":"Management","role_family":"Management","seniority":"middle","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Montreal, Canada"],"countries":["CA"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":54000,"max_usd":105000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":64},"experience_years_min":3,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"RAG","optional":false},{"name":"AWS","optional":true},{"name":"Azure","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-06-11T19:14:26Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-03","last_verified_at":"2026-09-25T19:24:14Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":106,"trust":{"level":"stale","repost_count":0,"flags":["stale"],"days_open":105},"description":"This role is intended for Project Managers with experience delivering enterprise software or SaaS implementations.\nApplicants whose project management experience is primarily in construction, manufacturing, marketing, events, healthcare operations, or other non-software industries are unlikely to be a fit.\nAbout Nakisa\nNakisa is a global leader in AI-powered enterprise software for Human Resources, Financial Management, and Commercial Real Estate (CRE). Our cloud platform powers mission-critical operations for 1,100+ organizations in 135 countries and serves millions of users.\nWe are building the next wave of enterprise applications with Nakisa AI. Our products use retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) with secure API integrations to large language models. Customer data stays private and auditable, and we never use client data to train third-party models. This privacy-first design gives enterprises trustworthy AI they can run in production.\nWhat sets us apart is a single platform that connects these functions on shared data models, a focus on high-stakes, compliance-heavy workflows, and a culture anchored in Fairness, Integrity, Service, and Humility. Recognized among Canada’s top employers, we offer hybrid work, supportive leaders, and clear growth paths. Join us to ship reliable, privacy-first AI at global scale.\nAbout the Role\nAs aSaaS Implementation Project Manager, you will be responsible for management, supervision, and implementation of Nakisa SaaS solutions for our clients. Leading the project from conceptualization through implementation, you will manage and supervise project teams and internal cross-functional project teams to deliver solution offerings that meet/exceed customer expectations. The Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring that projects are delivered on time, on schedule and on budget while fostering positive project team dynamics.\nWhat you’ll be doing \nTaking full ownership of client-facing implementation projects - from the first kickoff call to final handoff - and working cross-functionally to deliver on time, on budget, and above expectations, in this role you will: \nServe as the primary client contact during onboarding. \nEnsure smooth delivery of onboarding and migration projects per Nakisa’s methodology. \nManage scope, schedule, risks, issues, and budgets, invoking change requests when needed. \nOversee project activities, reporting, and invoicing. \nLead cross-functional teams, ensuring timely, quality outcomes. \nFacilitate project transitions to support and submit weekly reports. \nApprove timesheets, respecting budget constraints. \nContribute to improving project management processes. \nWhat you bring \nWe’re looking for a seasoned PM who combines technical fluency with strong communication skills - someone equally comfortable in a client boardroom and navigating complex implementation projects. \nUniversity degree in BA, MIS, Computer Science, or equivalent work experience. \nMinimum 3-5 years of professional Project Management experience as a Project Manager. \nExcellent communication skills in English and French, including a high degree of comfort interacting at C-Level internally and externally. \nSoftware industry experience, preferably in delivering SaaS Solutions. \n Understanding of accounting principles and terminology within an ERP ecosystem \nExperience managing multiple international projects in complex environments at the same time. \nExcellent negotiating skills to be able to reach agreements where all parties are satisfied, and good relationships are maintained. \nFluency in English is required because this role serves as the primary point of contact for Nakisa's global client base, requiring consistent written and verbal communication with enterprise clients, project stakeholders, and cross-functional teams located outside Quebec.* \n* Nakisa delivers SaaS solutions to 1,100+ organizations across 135 countries. Teams, customers, and partners are distributed internationally. \nNice-to-haves\nKnowledge of SAP FICO\nKnowledge of leasing and Real Estate domain\nKnowledge/Certification of AWS/Azure\nPMP Certification \nWhat’s in it for You? \nFor an experienced SaaS PM, Nakisa offers something most enterprise software companies can’t: the combination of meaningful product complexity, a tight-knit team, and real ownership. \nEnd-to-end project ownership - you won’t be managing a sub-workstream on a team of 40 PMs. You’ll own your projects from kickoff to close. \nDirect executive exposure, both internally and with enterprise clients, giving you a seat at the table where decisions get made. \nMeaningful domain complexity at the intersection of financial technology, lease accounting, and AI-powered SaaS - work with real regulatory and business weight. \nA bilingual, international environment with a genuinely collaborative culture recognized among Canada’s top employers. \nHybrid work flexibility based out of our Montreal headquarters. \nThe opportunity to grow beyond execution and become a trusted strategic advisor to the enterprise clients who rely on Nakisa’s platform. \nWhy Nakisa?\n Flexibility: Hybrid work (1-2 days in our downtown Montréal office).\n Time off: Starting at 3 weeks’ vacation, a paid week off at year end, an extra paid summer day off, personal and volunteer days, and generous sick leave.\n Health & wellness: Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance including telemedicine from day one.\n Financial security: RRSP matching up to 4% from day one and a home internet allowance.\n Active lifestyle: Free gym access in our downtown office building and half-price Bixi membership.\n Social perks: Regular events to unwind with colleagues such as game nights, summer picnic, holiday party, excursions, and more.\n Career growth: Mentorship, education assistance (80% up to $1,500 per year) and reimbursement of role-relevant professional dues.\n Culture: A supportive, values-driven team with leaders who care.\nMake your impact at Nakisa.\nIf building privacy-first AI for global enterprises motivates you, apply today and help shape the future of enterprise software.\n Location: Montréal (hybrid).\nVisa or relocation: not available.\nHiring process: recruiter conversation, hiring manager interview, and a panel or skills assessment depending on the role.\nApply even if not a perfect match: potential and drive matter here.\nApply today.\nAI-assisted recruitment:\nNakisa uses AI-assisted tools, including BrightHire and Greenhouse, throughout our recruitment process. Our first-round interview is conducted by an AI interviewer (BrightHire), and later interviews with our team are recorded and transcribed to support accurate note-taking. AI-generated outputs, including transcripts, summaries, and structured scoring aids, support our hiring team and are reviewed by people. 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