Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Company: Client is an audit, tax, and advisory firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with over 50 U.S. offices and access to a global network or member firms in over 135 countries. We offer a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, operations, technology and more across various industries. We have the experience and expertise to help our clients move forward in an evolving business environment.

Specialties: Audit, Tax, Advisory Services, consulting, operations, supply chain, public sector, manufacturing, and strategy.

Duration: Contract: 3 months with strong potential to extend

Location: 100% Remote – Central or East time zone is best

Intake Call Notes:

• Types of Projects: Software development/SaaS, Infrastructure, ERP (Workday, Oracle) implementation
• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A): We are in a strategic initiative that revolves around growth and M&A activities, so any experience with combining the teams, technologies and processes of major companies is ideal.
• Also working on a major ERP implementation, so that would be a big bonus as well!
• Any previous background as a Business Analyst or Data Analyst would be good. Looking for analytical, detail and process oriented people.
• Experience managing budgets/SOWs around $3-10M+.
• Need to be able to run a project from early stages of design phases all the way through to implementation.
• Usually Agile projects, but also sometimes Waterfall, whatever it takes to execute and get it done.
• There is a vacancy, so this would be backfilling for that person, could be a replacement/FTE role in the future.
• Azure DevOps, MS Project, Smartsheets are all good to have, but not drop dead must haves as long as they have similar experience.

Overview:

• As a project manager in a PMO, your primary role is to ensure the successful delivery of projects by managing timelines, budget, resources, and stakeholder expectations.
• The overall scope of a PMO Project Manager encompasses a wide range of responsibilities aimed at ensuring the successful delivery of projects within an organization.
• Responsible for planning project objectives, scope, and feasibility. This involves collaborating with stakeholders to identify the project's purpose, desired outcomes, and any potential risks or constraints.
• Oversees the implementation of the project plan. This includes ensuring that team members perform their tasks as outlined, maintaining effective communication, collaboration, and coordination among team members.
• Monitors the project's progress against the plan. Ensure the project stays on schedule and within budget. Document and mitigate risks and issues as they arise.
• Finalizes all deliverables, conducts a thorough review or evaluation, and obtains formal acceptance from stakeholders. Capture lessons learned and best practices to improve future project delivery.
• Identify and engage with all relevant stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. They manage stakeholder expectations and ensure their needs are met, facilitating effective communication and collaboration between stakeholders and the project team.
• Manages project resources, including team members, budget, and equipment. They ensure resources are used efficiently and effectively to achieve project goals and address any resource constraints or conflicts that may arise.
• Be proficient in various project delivery methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid approaches. They select the appropriate methodology for each project based on its specific requirements and constraints, adapting and applying best practices from different methodologies to optimize project delivery.

Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Initiation:

• Define project objectives, scope, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop a comprehensive project plan that includes timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies

Execution and Implementation:

• Lead the project team in executing the project plan, ensuring tasks are completed on time and within budget.
• Maintain effective communication and collaboration among team members and stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress and make necessary adjustments to keep the project on track.

Must Have Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related business field
• 5+ years of Agile project/program management experience within a large organization, preferably in the IT sector.
• Software development/SaaS, Infrastructure, ERP (Workday, Oracle) implementation, and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) experience.
• Any previous background as a Business Analyst or Data Analyst is ideal. Looking for analytical, detail and process oriented people.
• Any experience in professional services (Deloitte, Accenture, PWC, EY, KPMG) is a plus
• Experience with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project delivery methodologies.
• Proven ability to prioritize and drive solution-centric efforts across geographically distributed teams.
• Strong background in utilizing digital, cloud-based emerging technologies and data analytics.
• Experience in stakeholder management and working across teams and leadership
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate technical subject matter clearly and concisely.
• Self-confident, comfortable presenting information to large groups of people, facilitating meetings, and building consensus
• Proactive, detail oriented, organized, and a sense of urgency, including strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Required Skills: Project Coordination

Basic Qualification:

Additional Skills:

This is a high PRIORITY requisition.