Senior Manager

Senior Manager Company Overview Athenian Group is one of the leading minority-owned management consulting firms in the nation. We have worked closely with blue-chip organizations across the public and private sector including local municipalities and state and federal agencies. Our services center around, but are not limited to, capital program development and delivery, transactional advisory services, cross departmental organizational change, IT transformation, and organizational alignment. Our senior advisers bring a wealth of experience across all sectors. We focus on collaboration with our Clients to architect creative and effective solutions to deliver transformational programs! Responsibilities Responsibilities of this role: Lead, organize, and motivate teams that deliver exceptional business value to our clients Define project scope, budget, and timeline while focusing on regular and timely delivery of value Design and manage plans to fulfill client needs Organize and lead project status and working meetings that encourage a sustainable pace and a high level of quality work Manage Stakeholder communication by preparing and distributing progress status reports Proactively manage risks and issues Promote empowerment of the team while ensuring that each team member is accountable for their commitments Qualifications BA or BS is required, MA or MS is a plus 4-6 years of experience managing complex enterprise level projects required Experience in business process optimization and strategy development Expert knowledge of both Agile and traditional project management principles with the ability to blend them together in the right proportions to fit a project and business environment Experience overseeing multi-function project teams Skills Required Very effective interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building Strong analytical, planning, and organization skills with the ability to manage competing demands Excellent presentation and written communication skills with experience interacting at all levels including at the executive level Solid understanding of and demonstrated experience in using project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Visio, and all Office tools PMP required, Six Sigma or LEAN preferred Ability to travel for work as needed Willingness to learn new skills with a dedication to self-growth Desire to invest in the growth and development of your team #J-18808-Ljbffr