Project Manager/Sr. Consultant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager/Sr. Consultant to support project delivery for a university environment in Saint Charles, Missouri. This Contract-to-Hire opportunity is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can guide small to mid-sized initiatives from initial definition through completion while keeping teams aligned, informed, and on schedule. The role combines hands-on planning, stakeholder coordination, and proactive risk management to help achieve successful business and technology outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Direct project activities across the full lifecycle, from early scope definition and planning through execution, tracking, and closeout.

• Build and maintain detailed project roadmaps that outline timelines, milestones, task dependencies, resource needs, and key deliverables.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams on day-to-day priorities to keep work moving forward and ensure commitments are met.

• Facilitate project meetings, stakeholder discussions, and decision-making sessions that support progress and accountability.

• Produce and update core project records such as charters, schedules, status documentation, approval materials, and issue logs.

• Track performance against deadlines and deliverables, identify emerging risks or obstacles, and recommend practical corrective actions.

• Prepare clear status updates, dashboards, and project communications for leadership and other stakeholders.

• Partner with department leaders and team members to strengthen collaboration and promote consistent project management practices.

• Apply appropriate delivery approaches, including Agile or Waterfall methods, based on project needs and team structure.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of project management experience, preferably leading small to mid-sized initiatives.
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership, team coordination, or supervisory experience.
• Solid understanding of project delivery frameworks, tools, and governance practices.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement abilities across technical and non-technical groups.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum, IT project management tools such as Jira, and PMP certification is highly valued.