Senior Project Manager

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Job description

REACH YOUR POTENTIAL COLLABORATE WITH AMAZING PEOPLE MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN

Do you have the skills, passion, and commitment to transform our clients for the better? Are you ready to be a changemaker? If so, join us.

North Highland is the world's leading change and transformation consultancy. Simply put, we make change happen like no one else. And we're on the hunt for a new Sr. Project Manager.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN?

Our Senior Project Manager will be responsible for leading large scale, sophisticated projects for key clients across our many geographies. At every turn, you'll seek to further enhance our quality of delivery, client satisfaction, and project success.

Join a team that delivers program leadership, PMO and portfolio management, and project management services that address the unique culture and objectives of our clients. On our Program and Project Management team, you'll manage end-to-end scope and schedule, cost, quality and assessment that helps our clients achieve their desired goals. We tailor solutions for projects of all sizes and levels of complexity.

YOU WILL:

• Direct, manage, plan and administer the operational and administrative activities of Information Technology and Business project teams which are assigned to a related set of medium, large and more complex projects, while following the defined processes of the Program Management Office (PMO). Form a strong relationship with the business stakeholders, partner to resolve project related issues, provide project status updates and escalate issues and concerns appropriately.
• Be responsible and accountable for delivering large projects on-time, on budget, and meeting functional and quality specifications.
• Forecast, manage, and report on project financials each week, to include project burn-down, invoice validation and reconciliation (SAP), and PO creation (Ariba).
• Understand basic revenue models and cost to completion projections.
• Work with Resource Manager(s) to validate resource utilization.
• Manage schedule, RAID log, and changes using Planview and Project Place.
• Provide weekly status reports and communicate to executive leadership.
• Proven experience operationalizing project schedules/plans.

IDEALLY, WE'D LIKE:

• A seasoned Senior Project Manager with a background in consulting, with 10 years of experience in a Senior Project Management role with a strong background in team development.
• Preferred strong Retail or Consumer Packaged Goods experience.
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple tasks at various stages of completion.
• Proven ability to drive complex projects, often affecting hundreds of locations, to completion by identifying needs, raising awareness of risk, and influencing without authority.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to establish the right level of stakeholder communications.
• Understanding of various technologies including applications and databases.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or relevant work experience.
• Project Management Certification (CAPM or PMP)
• Preferred: MBA or related advanced degree
• Proven success delivering projects in Agile, Iterative, and/or Waterfall environment
• Beginner to Intermediate knowledge of Agile methodology.
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suites of products, (i.e. Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Demonstrated proficiency in use of project planning tools (MS Project, Jira, Plainview and Project Place)
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to mentor/coach team in senior or lead capacity.
• Experience with multiple project streams and leading teams of 5+
• Large enterprise project experience ranging from $1million+ to $5 million

TRANSFORMING CLIENTS. TRANSFORMING CAREERS.

Success-for both our clients and our colleagues-is all about putting people first and doing great things together. We believe that when we work as one team, we can take action today to build lasting capability for tomorrow.

We strive to have the most enviable culture on the planet, inspiring people to reach their full potential. Here's how we make it happen:

Intentional, flexible growth. We never want you to settle. Leading your own growth and transformation is your prerogative-one which we'll help you nurture and develop every step of the way. We'll inspire you to learn, teach, and ultimately carve your own path. That means you grow, we grow, and so do our clients.

People-first, and then some. It goes without saying that people come first, but what comes next? Our people are always at the heart; your wellbeing and success is built on a collective understanding that every one of us can be a coach, a friend, and a fantastic listener-regardless of job title. We think of it as a celebration of individuality, difference, and diversity.

Make your own change happen. With us, your curiosity and creativity know no bounds. The reins are off. All we ask is that you have the courage to transform yourself and those around you-colleagues and clients alike. If you've got the drive to become a changemaker, we'll do the rest.

Enviable Total Rewards. We inspire our employees to do their best work. Our Total Rewards Program encompasses Medical, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, Life Insurance, FSA/HSA, 401(k) contribution, and a variety of other perks like a dedicated Health Advocate, Family Planning, Parental Leave, and Tuition Reimbursement. Additionally, we employ a Flexible Time Off vacation policy, wellness initiatives, and other programs around diversity and inclusion, Learning and Development, and social engagement.

READY TO MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN?

North Highland makes change happen, helping businesses transform by placing people at the heart of every decision. It's how lasting progress is made. With our blend of workforce, customer, and operational expertise, we're recognized as the world's leading transformation consultancy. We break new ground today, so tomorrow is easier to navigate.

Founded in 1992, North Highland is regularly named one of the best places to work. We are a proud member of Cordence Worldwide, a global network of truly connected consultancy firms with the ability to think and deliver together.

This means North Highland has more than 3,500 experts in 50+ offices around the globe on hand to partner with you.

Please note that applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by North Highland. Work visa sponsorship will not be provided, either now or in the future, for this position.

North Highland is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.