Management Consulting Project Manager

ISF, Inc.; Tallahassee (FL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent management consulting firm seeks a Management Consulting Project Manager to oversee project teams and ensure successful delivery of consulting services. Responsibilities include project planning, stakeholder communication, and risk management. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience and a strong educational background in business.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience managing project teams.
• Experience managing Management Consulting projects.
• Strong presentation and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage project teams statewide.
• Identify and resolve project issues.
• Provide leadership and management of project resources.

Skills

Technical problem-solving aptitude

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

PMP Certification (Active)

Job description

Management Consulting Project Manager

JOB OVERVIEW
JOB TITLE	Management Consulting Project Manager
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT	Management Consulting
LOCATION	Remote
REPORTS TO:	Principal Consultant
JOB SUMMARY
The Management Consulting Project Manager oversees and manages the Management Consulting project teams on designated projects statewide. This resource is responsible for all aspects of the development and delivery of Management Consulting services, including project planning, status reporting, leading diverse teams and working with outside customers. The Management Consulting Project Manager must be detailed oriented and demonstrate the ability to grasp project details and identify issues and risks, while simultaneously possessing the ability to see the bigger picture and understand the interdependencies of the overall engagement. This position must provide leadership and demonstrate the ability to work with a diverse project team consisting of members from all parts of the organization.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Management Consulting Project Manager will: Identifying, tracking, managing and resolving project issues, acting as the single point of contact between the Management Consulting team, client, and management. Facilitating regular meetings with the client. Obtaining client agreement regarding project scope, deliverables, and applicable schedules. Providing overall leadership and management of project resources. Proactively disseminating project information to all stakeholders. Identifying, managing and mitigating project risk, by anticipating issues and providing immediate resolution or escalation where required. Proactively managing scope to ensure that only what was agreed to is delivered, unless changes are approved through scope management. Defining and collecting metrics to give a sense of how the project is progressing and whether the deliverables produced are acceptable. Managing the overall schedule to ensure work is assigned and completed on time and within scope and budget. Reporting weekly status of projects Working closely with Senior Management in reporting project status and concerns. Cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with the customer's management and project teams. Participating in the sales process by a) Providing technical expertise to the account executive and b) Assist clients in identifying needs and proposing solutions. Ensure Management Consulting methodology is followed and Management Consulting services provided are of value to the client.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in business or field related to quality, accounting, business management, or other business-related fields. PMP Certification (Active)
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
10+ years experience managing project teams. 10+ years experience in managing Management Consulting projects or demonstrated experience in the delivery of Management Consulting services. Experience with government clients Cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with the client management and project teams. Proven ability to clearly identify, track, manage and resolve project issues and risks and act as the single point of contact between the project team, customer, and management Experience developing Project Management Office deliverables - project charter, risk management plan, change management plan, etc. Ability to proactively manage the scope of the project to ensure that only what was agreed to is delivered unless changes are approved through scope management. Comprehensive, hands-on experience managing multiple projects and multiple project teams within defined schedules and budgets. Self-motivated Excels at providing team direction and focus, setting reasonable, challenging and clear expectations for people and holding them accountable for meeting the expectations. This includes providing good performance feedback to team members. Possess strong interpersonal, presentation, writing, and analytical skills - demonstrated ability to work with people in a variety of roles.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Technical problem-solving aptitude and diagnostic ability. Highly professional work practices and ability to motivate others. A desire to provide outstanding customer service. A proactive approach to all tasks and responsibilities. Possess sound decision-making abilities. Focus on quality, project completeness and thoroughness. We are committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation, disability or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements of all federal, state and local laws

We are committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation, disability or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements of all federal, state and local laws.