Strategic Engagement Lead for Multi-Project Programs

Allegis Group Services, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability

Job summary

Quantum Work Advisory, a dynamic subsidiary of Allegis Group, seeks an Engagement Manager to sponsor multiple projects, manage scope and costs, and lead cross-functional teams across workstreams. You will play a pivotal role with senior stakeholders, ensuring contractual alignment and program success in a fast-paced client environment.

You will guide project work plans, allocate resources, and escalate risks while aligning with the product development lifecycle and Agile practices.

Qualifications

• 8+ years project management experience or equivalent business management experience
• 5+ years of direct VP+ level relationship management experience
• Experience with client relationship management at all levels from managers to C-suite
• Strong planning experience and project management certification preferred
• Understanding of consulting methodologies and/or experience at a consulting firm

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
• Identifies and resolves issues and conflicts within the project team
• Resolving client escalations, dealing with issues with resources, timelines, expectations, and costs
• 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

Relationship management

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Project governance

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Tools

Project Management Certification

Job description

Quantum Work Advisory, a dynamic subsidiary of Allegis Group, seeks an Engagement Manager to sponsor multiple projects, manage scope and costs, and lead cross-functional teams across workstreams. You will play a pivotal role with senior stakeholders, ensuring contractual alignment and program success in a fast-paced client environment.

You will guide project work plans, allocate resources, and escalate risks while aligning with the product development lifecycle and Agile practices.