Management Consultant, Project Manager - Chicago

Management Consultant, Project Manager - Chicago

Our consultancy is looking for highly motivated and talented 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.

Ideal candidates should have at least 10 years of project management experience.  Candidates should have familiarity with Power BI and a strong communications background.  Candidates should also be skilled in business process improvement, strategic planning, IT business strategy and data analysis.  Additionally, candidates should have a Digital Customer Experience (DCX) background (website, CRM, Voice of the Customer, etc.).  In this role, candidates must be able to facilitate meetings, provide system functionality delivery on business capabilities, deliver presentations, and provide production support.  Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills, relationship building skills, superior oral and written communication skills, a client service focus, the ability to identify opportunities for improvement, and the stamina to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.  Candidate must be available to work in downtown Chicago office 4-5 days per week. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Make recommendations to improve project management practices, implementing project management process improvements, and training project managers on project management best practices.
• Provide strategic planning, process development, analysis and interpretation to complex Business problems.
• Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support the Project Sponsor’s business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. The Project Manager also has overarching responsibility to identify and mitigate issues and risks, while also communicating same to stakeholder and senior leadership.
• Work constructively with sponsors, business analysts, stakeholders, and customers to define the scope of the project and determine staffing requirements. Monitor and communicate project status, including reporting results to managers and users.
• Promote teamwork and a collaborative work environment. Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion; ensure that the team’s progress is clear within the team, as well as communicated clearly to stakeholders. 
• Communicate effectively with customers to provide project status and secure customer feedback. Manage expectations; ensure that reports, estimates and status are accurate and appropriately detailed, and that projects receive the appropriate level of priority.
• Take on complex and large projects in terms scope, dependencies, risks and impact to the organization. Their experience and skill are needed to complete projects of this nature and they work these projects autonomously.
• Oversee, develop and maintain automated project plans and leverage project management tools to monitor tasks and resource assignments. Stay aware of current project management trends and improvements within the industry.
• Develop and establish objective measures and provide constructive input to the performance measures used within the project management lifecycle. Develop standards and procedures; train other project managers to adapt to these standards and procedures.
• Follow company rules, procedures and maintaining a positive employee relations climate. Foster a culture of achievement within a results-oriented work environment. Assist in the recruitment and selection of prospective team members, as well as assimilation of new people into the organization. Manage issues and problems in a constructive and professional manner.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Advanced knowledge in Project Management/Leadership.
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Systems, Computer Science or comparable.
• Strategy implementation experience.
• Experience designing and standing up a new program office.
• Digital customer experience (DCX) background.
• Familiarity with Power BI.
• Strong communications background.
• Flexibility and ability to act quickly as things change.
• Change management experience.
• Skilled in business process improvement, strategic planning, IT, business strategy and data analysis.
• Experience with a variety of methodologies including Agile and Waterfall.
• Project Management Certificate – PMP, PRINCE2, or similar preferred.
• Agile Certification – CSM, ACP, or similar preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years managing programs or projects.

This position will require employee to be onsite in downtown Chicago 4-5 days a 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.