Manager, Project Management Office

Overview:

The Manager, Project Management Office for the Consulting division is responsible for planning, researching, developing, and executing the overarching business initiatives that advance Consulting’s goals and objectives. This position supervises a team of individuals working in support of these strategic initiatives.

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Candidates across all markers of identity (age, race, gender, ability, veteran status, communication style, etc.) are highly encouraged to apply.

Please Note: At this time only qualified candidates located in the states where VEIC conducts business will be considered: CA, CT, DC, DE, HI, IL, MA, MD, ME, MI, MT, NJ, NY, PA, OH, RI, VA, VT, and WI. Candidates across all markers of identity (age, race, gender, ability, veteran status, communication style, etc.) are highly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

Leads a team and draws upon cross-functional resources to turn Consulting’s strategies into actionable implementation efforts.

Helps develop and implement project management best practices, governance, and promotes continuous improvement.

Provides supervision and coaching for the Project Management staff to include:providing real-time constructive feedback on an ongoing basis;

developing and communicating clear guidelines and expectations;

assessing individual training needs and coordinating training accordingly;

assisting employees in setting individual professional development and team goals to maximize performance, efficiency and work quality;

providing appropriate support in performance problems;

overseeing of staff recruitment and orientation;

mentoring staff and holding staff accountable for meeting goals.

Defines and oversees critical strategic initiatives in close collaboration with the Director, Consulting Operations to advance the position VEIC.

Plays a lead role in representing consulting on corporate Project Management Office (PMO) initiatives by providing input, gathering, and receiving information to then apply it in consulting. Assist in company-wide key activities change management efforts to include but not limited to: Process improvement (SOPs), cohesive and standardized integrated approaches (SIPs), Roles & responsibilities.

Responsible for identifying gaps or improvement opportunities with standard operating procedures and updates as needed.

Serves as a catalyst for adaptive, creative approaches and ideas; encourages big-thinking and responsible risk-taking.

Provides clear, concise, and timely communication, guidance, and decision-making, building clarity and consensus around goals and strategies

Leads and promotes cross-functional collaboration on behalf of consulting and representing to empower staff to implement projects with a high degree of understanding and accountability.

Supports activities of other staff and divisions within VEIC as necessary to accomplish organizational goals and objectives.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Strong personal commitment to the mission, vision, goals and values of VEIC.

Bachelor’s degree and five years of professional experience in project management or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired. PMP certification preferred.

Superior written and oral communication skills.

Experience in change management frameworks at an organizational level.

Proven ability to be self-motivated, detail-oriented, accurate, and able to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities successfully.

Proven track record and commitment to work, learn, and grow in a large organizational environment.

Strong team and collaborative work skills.

Leadership and personal accountability; ability to drive the effectiveness of the team and deliver key success metrics/milestones.

Exceptional, demonstrated project management skills.

Experience and capability with Microsoft Office applications.

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Permanent