Strategic Engagement Manager for Complex Projects

Allegisglobalsolutions; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Allegis Global Solutions is seeking an Engagement Manager to function as an account sponsor across the QuantumWork Advisory portfolio. You will lead projects, manage program-wide issues, and serve as the face of QWA to clients and partners on active projects.

The role involves indirect people management across all project workstreams on multiple engagements, typically 3-5 at a time, with a focus on maintaining scope and timely delivery.

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
• 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.
• 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

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Planning

Change management

Education

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Tools

PM certification

Job description

Allegis Global Solutions is seeking an Engagement Manager to function as an account sponsor across the QuantumWork Advisory portfolio. You will lead projects, manage program-wide issues, and serve as the face of QWA to clients and partners on active projects.

The role involves indirect people management across all project workstreams on multiple engagements, typically 3-5 at a time, with a focus on maintaining scope and timely delivery.