Enterprise Project Manager

Enterprise Project Management Consultant

Seattle, WA (Hourly W2; Remote)


Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas. The employer may not have resources available to support STEM OPT training requirements. No C2C - Pivotal does not accept unsolicited applications or resumes from third-party recruiters/agencies.



Why clients choose Pivotal Consulting:
We are a technology management consulting firm helping Fortune 500 companies improve their performance - we specialize in making People, Process, and Technology work together! Our clients count on us to deliver excellence and seek our guidance on business and technology strategy, technology modernization, and cloud transformation initiatives. Simply put; by listening to our clients closely and focusing on delivering quality, we bring them peace of mind.


After guiding and helping numerous clients from global enterprises to mid-market firms to non-profit organizations, we are now experiencing breakthrough growth!



What we are looking for:
Pivotal Consulting is seeking an Enterprise Project Manager to work with our credit union client who will be responsible for leading and managing one or more complex projects and or product delivery teams, ensuring successful completion of features, backlog items, and initiatives related to the various business units within the credit union. This includes working with people at all levels of the organization. The Enterprise Project Manager is responsible for all aspects of execution, from planning through closure.



What you will do:

• Manage (multiple) requirements gathering in an iterative and collaborative approach. Demonstrate agile focus capturing high-level requirements and then refining them through ongoing collaboration with stakeholders and customers.
• Determine and establish appropriate project governance. Prepare and manage steering committee meetings.
• Define, document, and communicate business outcomes, objectives, and project scopes.
• Lead the project team(s) in the successful planning, execution, and implementation of projects from discovery through project closure(s).
• Develop work plans for highly complex or specialized technology projects, features, and business initiatives.
• Determine and manage to the appropriate project management methodologies on all projects or product delivery teams.
• Ensure all project artifacts are sufficiently documented and conform to audit requirements.
• Manage project(s) financials including creation of a budget(s) and forecast(s), reconciliation(s) of actuals against forecast(s), and review/approval of project(s) invoices.
• Create, manage, and communicate all Project(s) people resource plan(s) and project(s) timelines and schedules.
• Review and provide recommendations for vendor SOWs/contracts and manage the activities of external partners and resources that may be working on assigned projects.
• Manage and communicate project(s) dependencies with other teams in a timely manner.
• Anticipate and identify, solve, and remove impediments from the project path. Document and manage multiple projects' risks, issues, and decisions (RAID) throughout project lifecycle.
• Establish and execute project communication plan(s), project leadership, negotiation, and project management for potentially multiple projects in parallel.
• Provide ongoing coaching and/or mentorship to associate/newer PMs and other project team members.
• Facilitate creation and management of release plans, go-live activities, and support.
• Improve project delivery throughout the lifecycle. Lead and/or participate in improving EPMO processes.
• Navigate challenges effectively while managing for results, deliverables and timelines
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What makes you a good fit:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree with emphasis in business or computer science or equivalent work or educational experience required. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading projects or serving in a project management type of role required. Experience with management of technology and enterprise-wide projects required.
• Professional project management certifications (e.g. Project Management Professional, Project Management Certification) preferred. Agile certifications and/or relevant education preferred. (E.g. Certified Scrum Master, Agile Certified Practitioner) preferred.
• Experience leading teams and managing delivery using both Agile and Waterfall required.
• Experience with mentoring and providing feedback and follow through required.
• Excellent conceptual, organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills required. CURIOSITY
• Ability to plan, organize, schedule and implement multiple technical and business related projects required.
• Experience with industry standard project management software tools and teachingothers how to use those tools required.

Why our employees love working at Pivotal:
We believe our strength comes from our differences, and as a Certified Minority-Owned Business (MBE) and a majority women-led firm, we are committed to fostering and promoting a culture of diversity and inclusion. We believe our team and our community are our greatest assets and we strive to promote both daily.


From providing our employees with the time to pursue company-sponsored certifications, to supporting and partnering with multiple non-profit organizations brought forth by our employees (such as Food Lifeline, United Way, and the Seattle Humane Society), we are proud to support both our fellow Pivotalites and the causes close to their hearts.


As we grow, we are anchored and driven by our Four Core Values:

• Be Engaged - We are present, committed, and accountable to our clients and to each other.
• Consistently Deliver - We are dedicated and reliable by consistently delivering excellence.
• Always Better - We continuously evolve, inspired to drive beyond the everyday norm.
• Do Happy - Be passionate and bring fun and creativity into everything you do.

Compensation, Diversity and Benefit Information:
The pay range for this position in Washington is $45-$56/hr. W2 plus benefits; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, candidate location, and experience.


Pivotal Consulting is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive team and serving all communities. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.


Pivotal Consulting offers a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, and 401k.