CRM Manager
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Job Location:
Vancouver, WA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 40 - 50
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
CRM Manager (Deltek VantagePoint)
Location:Missoula MT (preferred) or remote within the U.S. (hybrid considered)
Employment Type:Full-time
About DJ&A
At DJ&A youll join a multidisciplinary professional services firm where our team plays a central role in delivering public-facing infrastructure projects across the western U.S. Were dedicated to making a positive impact both in our industry and in the communities we serve. If youre a driven talented professional looking for purpose challenge and the opportunity to work with a fantastic team across remarkable locations and to make a meaningful impact DJ&A is the place where your skills ideas and ambitions will thrive. We invite you to contribute to our ongoing success and advance your career at DJ&A.
Role Overview
DJ&A is preparing to transition from our current CRM platform to Deltek VantagePoint and we are seeking a CRM Manager to lead this implementation and establish the foundation for long-term success.
This role will guide the firm through system configuration data migration workflow design governance development and firmwide rollout with a target implementation by year-end. Following launch the CRM Manager will serve as system owner driving adoption reporting and continuous improvement across cross-functional teams.
The CRM Manager is both a hands-on system owner and a strategic partner to DJ&As business development and marketing team. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys building structured systems leading change across teams and translating CRM data into actionable business insight.
Indicators of success in this role include:
- A successful CRM transition to Deltek VantagePoint by year-end including clean and validated data migration
- Clearly defined workflows governance standards and stage-gate processes that support consistent go/no-go decisions and accurate pipeline reporting
- Improved CRM data completeness accuracy and accountability
- Strong user adoption and engagement across business development and technical teams
- Consistent integration of CRM insights into proposal strategy and business development performance
The ideal candidate values quality and clarity is comfortable leading structured change and thrives in a collaborative relationship-driven environment where integrity accountability and people matter.
Key Responsibilities
CRM Transition and Implementation Leadership (Year 1 Priority)
- Lead DJ&As transition from their current CRM platform to Deltek VantagePoint.
- Partner with leadership to define CRM strategy governance framework and success metrics.
- Configure system architecture fields workflows permissions and stage-gate processes aligned with business development and proposal operations.
- Oversee CRM data audit cleanup mapping and migration from the legacy system
- Develop and execute a structured CRM rollout strategy and training plan to drive successful firmwide CRM adoption.
- Develop post-launch support structure and continuous improvement roadmap.
Ongoing CRM Ownership & Optimization
- Serve as the firm-wide administrator and subject matter expert for the Deltek VantagePoint CRM platform.
- Maintain and continuously improve CRM structures workflows and permissions and data governance standards.
- Monitor system health data integrity and adherence to established processes.
User Adoption Training & Support
- Drive CRM adoption across business development marketing and technical staff.
- Develop and deliver user training documentation and guidance tailored to different roles.
- Provide ongoing support to users helping teams efficiently enter retrieve and interpret CRM data.
- Identify adoption gaps and implement practical solutions to improve engagement.
Business Development Pipeline and Proposal Integration
- Align CRM usage business development goals and growth strategy.
- Design and maintain opportunity stage-gate processes data standards and data governance policies that support consistent go/no-go decision-making.
- Establish clear accountability frameworks and processes so technical staff maintain accurate and timely opportunity data.
- Monitor pipeline data quality proactively identifying gaps and working with technical teams to resolve them.
- Collaborate with proposal leadership to define how CRM data is used throughout the proposal lifecycle including capture planning teaming resume/project selection and post-submittal tracking
- Ensure client intelligence relationship data and win/loss insights are consistently incorporated into pursuit strategy discussions
Reporting Dashboards & Insights
- Develop and maintain dashboards and reports that provide clear visibility into pipeline health client activity and business development performance.
- Translate CRM data into actionable insights for leadership and proposal teams.
- Continuously refine reporting to meet evolving business needs.
Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Coordination
- Document and improve CRMrelated business development processes.
- Coordinate with business development operations and IT as needed to ensure CRM aligns with firm-wide workflows.
- Support CRMrelated changemanagement initiatives including system enhancements and upgrades.
You Will Thrive in This Role If You:
- Enjoy owning systems and processes end-to-end and making them better over time
- Value clarity consistency and quality in data and decisionmaking
- Take pride in building tools and processes that support long-term growth
- Like translating data into insight and helping teams work more effectively
- Are enthusiastic about working across business development marketing and technical teams
Qualifications
Core Competencies
- Experience in the AEC (architecture engineering construction) or professional services industry
- 37 years of experience in CRM management business development operations marketing operations or a related role
- Hands-on experience administering a CRM system (Deltek VantagePoint experience strongly preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to improve data quality user adoption and reporting
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical users
- Experience developing and delivering a training program
Preferred
- Demonstrated success leading a major system or process change initiative
- Familiarity with business development proposal processes and pipeline management
- Experience developing dashboards KPIs and performance reporting for leadership
- Experience contributing to or leading CRM implementation migration or major system rollouts
What Success Looks Like (First 1218 Months)
- Successful implementation of Deltek VantagePoint CRM by year-end including clean and validated data migration
- CRM data is trusted consistently used and visibly supports business development decisions
- Users actively engage with Deltek VantagePoint as part of their daily workflows
- Leadership has clear reliable visibility into pipeline health and pursuit priorities
- Proposal teams regularly leverage CRM insights to inform strategy
- CRM processes are documented repeatable and scalable as the firm grows
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit stand and use computer equipment for extended periods
- Occasional travel to project sites including outdoor environments and construction areas
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally
Salary and Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits package including:
- Fully Paid Medical premiums for our High-Deductible Health Plan for employees spouses and dependents
- Dental and Vision
- Profit Sharing and Safe Harbor contributions
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development support including licensure and training
- Flexible work schedule
Why Join Us
You will play a critical role in shaping how our firm pursues and wins work. This position offers the opportunity to own a core business system work closely with leadership and make a tangible impact on growth without the ambiguity of an overextended or director-level role.
DJ&A is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at all levels of the organization.
DJ&A is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact us at.
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