Strategic Engagement Lead — Multi-Project PMO

QuantumWork Advisory; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

QuantumWork Advisory is seeking an Engagement Manager to lead projects within the QWA portfolio. You will serve as sponsor, escalation point, and face to clients and partners on active engagements, guiding scope, schedule, and budget across multiple workstreams.

You will oversee 3–5 projects at a time, manage resources indirectly, and report to senior leadership. Strong client relationships and consulting acumen are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 8+ years project management experience or equivalent business management experience (desired).
• 5+ years of direct VP+ level relationship management experience (desired).
• 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 withsenior 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

Relationship management

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication

People management

Agile methodologies

Planning

Change management

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

QuantumWork Advisory is seeking an Engagement Manager to lead projects within the QWA portfolio. You will serve as sponsor, escalation point, and face to clients and partners on active engagements, guiding scope, schedule, and budget across multiple workstreams.

You will oversee 3–5 projects at a time, manage resources indirectly, and report to senior leadership. Strong client relationships and consulting acumen are essential for success in this role.