Project Management & PMO Consultants

Job Description

The PMO Squad is looking for mid- and senior-level Project Management and PMO Consultants to join our fast-growing team of PMO and Project Management leaders! We help our clients through implementation of our Purpose Driven PMO approach as well as leading key strategic initiatives.

We are looking for self-starters and customer-focused consultants who have successfully provided value-driven consultancy, delivering on high-profile strategic engagements. While environment will vary by client, we work with fully remote, hybrid, and onsite opportunities! Our client base spans from local startups to global organizations, across multiple industries and specialties!

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Consulting Opportunities: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Contract-to-Hire

Average Pay Range: $65.00 - $85.00 / hour

Consultant Responsibilities

Work with Squad clients and executive management across various industries to fulfill client project/program needs and deliverables.

Successfully manage and coordinate between multiple teams [internal, external, vendors, etc.] to complete project/program deliverables across multiple time zones domestically and/or globally.

Research and identify potential solutions to address challenges or barriers to success for assigned projects or programs.

Provide updates as expected to clients and internal leadership ensuring full visibility of assigned projects.

Evaluate client capabilities and define strategies to improve delivery outcomes.

Manage risk of projects by keeping teams in all departments focused to ensure deadlines are met.

Document the project (including specifications, reviews, decisions, changes) and work with multiple stakeholders and sponsors to make and meet milestones.

Provide engagement reviews for clients, including weekly and/or status meetings.

Assemble resources (including assets and people) as needed for cross-functional teams and projects, potentially across multiple time zones domestically and/or globally.

Establish and follow strong procedures and processes for project development that will affect multiple groups within the end-client organization.

Manage Change Management process, communication, and downstream effects in alignment with client's executive team and objectives.

Proactively suggest modifications to management team(s) as needed and when identified.

General Qualifications

Minimum 6+ years of hands-on experience as a Project/Program Manager leading strategic projects and programs.

5+ years leading PMOs responsible for delivery of diverse Project Portfolio(s)

Previous consulting experience working with various end-clients in a Project Management or PMO capacity which should include duties like tracking and reporting billable hours and adhering to SOW requirements.

Experience using multiple Project Management or PMO methodologies with the understanding there is no "one-size-fits all" approach. Must have ability to easily pivot based on project, program, and/or client needs.

Highly effective presentation and communication skills. Must be sufficient for C-Suite interaction, engagement, and visualization.

Excellent people skills with the ability to communicate cross-functionally and clearly throughout all levels of an organization. Must be able to easily work with a variety of personalities and environments.

Proficiency of MS Project, Jira/Confluence, and/or other PPM tools

PMP, CSM, ACP and/or other project management certifications are strongly preferred and may be required based on client needs.

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of The PMO Squad, its clients, or open role requirements.

The PMO Squad does not intend to hire or contract the services of experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, direct sponsorship for employment authorization in the U.S. nor 3rd party employer C2C/C2H accommodations at this time. The PMO Squad is not open to third party solicitation or resumes for our posted FTE or contract positions. Resumes received from third party agencies that are unsolicited will be considered complimentary.

The PMO Squad provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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