Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) certification desired
Proficiency with MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Requirements:
Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, resource needs, and track progress against schedule and budget
Communicate project expectations clearly to team members and stakeholders; delegate tasks; identify and resolve issues and risks; manage dependencies and critical path
Follow the client’s delivery and governance framework throughout the delivery lifecycle; collaborate with IT and business teams to provide appropriate solutions
Job description
Management Consultant, Senior Project Manager
Our consultancy is looking for highly motivated and talented Senior Project Managers. We are looking for peak performers who have a passion for business, a joy in solving problems and a work ethic that doesn't rest until the job is done. The role of the Senior Project Manager is to apply knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques throughout the entire project lifecycle to deliver projects successfully with high quality. This requires planning, managing team and project progress, collaborating and communicating with multiple stakeholders, and resolving any issues timely and effectively.
Candidate must be available to work in downtown Chicago office 2-3 days per week.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Define project scope, goals and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
Develop project plans, timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
Identify, obtain and adjust resources needed to achieve project goals.
Negotiate with department managers for the acquisition of required personnel.
Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
Delegate tasks and assignments to appropriate team members.
Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
Track progress on project milestones, deliverables, timeline and budget.
Manage cross-functional teams effectively.
Collaborate with different areas of IT and the business to provide appropriate solutions for our client.
Provide escalation path for problems, issues, or risks that project teams cannot resolve or manage on their own, such as a shortage of funding, resources, or deadlines that cannot be met.
Follows our client’s delivery and governance framework during the entire delivery lifecycle.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Must have experience using MS Office tools (Word, Excel, Power Point).
7+ years of experience in project management.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience in project management.
Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Agile Certified Professional (ACP) certification desired.
Consulting experience desired.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND BEHAVIORS
Strong written and oral communication skills
Organized with attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills
Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating
Ability to influence stakeholders
Ability to defuse tension among project team
Ability to bring project to successful completion, addressing any challenges along the way
Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products
Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks
Highly self-motivated and directed
Results driven with a keen attention to detail
Ability to absorb and retain information quickly
Ability to present ideas in user-friendly way
Ability to problem solve and think critically
LOCATION AND COMPENSATION
This position is hybrid and will require employee to be onsite in downtown Chicago two-3 days per week. The position is full time and will include a base salary and full benefits, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, vacation, and 401(k) with company match.
