Engagement Manager: Transformation Programs Lead

Allegis Global Solutions; Troy (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Work Advisory, a dynamic subsidiary of Allegis Group, seeks an Engagement Manager to function as the sponsor for QWA projects, guiding program scope, budget, and client relationships. This role leads multiple workstreams and channels senior guidance to ensure on-time, within-scope delivery across engagements.

You will manage project plans, resources, and risks, with a strong emphasis on stakeholder communication and governance.

Qualifications

• Previous people management experience preferred.
• Experience with client relationship management at all levels from managers to C-suite.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills: the ability to work well with people from many different disciplines.
• Ability to develop consensus amongst diverse groups.
• Strong planning experience and project management certification preferred.
• Understanding of consulting methodologies and/or experience at a consulting firm, design thinking methodology experience preferred.
• Strong presentation and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of organizational change management principles.
• Proven track record of managing projects.
• 8+ years project management experience or equivalent business management experience (desired).
• 5+ years of direct VP+ level relationship management experience.
• 3 years of Allegis Group company experience (desired).
• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Relationship management as a sponsor on multiple projects concurrently.
• Monitoring projects to ensure scope and cost are aligned with contractual obligations.
• Managing multiple resources indirectly across all workstreams.
• Clarifies project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and executive stakeholders.
• Oversees the development and management of the project work plan, including work sequencing, work breakdown structure, work delivery schedule, and resource allocation.
• Estimate and re-estimate if necessary, the resources needed to achieve project goals. e.g., project team members, subject matter experts and technology tools.
• Identifies and resolves issues and conflicts within the project team.
• Resolving client escalations, dealing with issues with resources, timelines, expectations, and costs as necessary to meet client outcomes and stay on schedule.
• Advises senior leadership of project status, recommendations, and how and when to course correct.
• Adheres to Product Development Life Cycle and in some cases a version of the Agile methodology for systems development.
• Adheres to methods, procedures and quality objectives including metrics for assessing progress and provides recommendations on process improvements.
• Monitors project milestones and critical dates to identify potential jeopardy of project schedule.
• Builds, develops, and grows any business relationships vital to the success of the project.
• Communicates risks, needs, and status to stakeholders.
• Serves as a consultant to business partners and clients on effective project management practices and tools.
• Attend various workstream sessions to provide senior guidance, advice, and avoid potential issues.
• Maximize GP on portfolio of projects to ensure no overrun in scope or timeline, reducing risk of GP leakage.

Skills

People management

Client relationship management

Interpersonal skills

Consensus building

Project management

Change management

Presentation skills

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Quantum Work Advisory, a dynamic subsidiary of Allegis Group, seeks an Engagement Manager to function as the sponsor for QWA projects, guiding program scope, budget, and client relationships. This role leads multiple workstreams and channels senior guidance to ensure on-time, within-scope delivery across engagements.

You will manage project plans, resources, and risks, with a strong emphasis on stakeholder communication and governance.