RESPONSIBILITIES v3:
Oversee and take responsibility for the successful completion and timeliness of projects
Manage stakeholders working with distributed clients (local and remote) and teams (onsite, remote and offshore)
Create and maintain project plans inclusive of communication matrix, responsibility matrix, schedule and budget
Set and manage deadlines with clients and internal team (assign responsibilities, monitor progress of projects, weekly client status reports and calls)
Lead business and functional requirements definition and prioritization of requirements
Map business requirements to features and functionality in partnership
Manage client expectations and maintain communication throughout the course of the project
Assist Executive Leadership in establishing project estimates and milestones which you will lead
Assist Executive Leadership in continuous improvement activities and operational analytic reporting
Prepare reports for client and management regarding the status of projects and address issues/concerns when appropriate
Support pre-sales activities which could include participating in sales calls and proposal development (statements of work)
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
5-10 years of experience managing complex projects in a consulting/professional services environment
Previous experience managing multiple projects at one time (including but not limited to: implementations, upgrades, new installations)
Strong time management experience as you’ll have multiple priorities to focus on in a week that often change based on client demands
The ability to be self-directed and work in an ambiguous and dynamic environment
Demonstration of good judgement; ability to know when to listen vs. ask questions
Innate service mentality and care for the client experience
Demonstrated ability to proactively mitigate risk
Strong work ethic and the ability to work autonomously
Strong business and technical acumen
Exceptional written and verbal communication
Ability to interact with executive-level clients
Bachelor’s degree, MBA or other advanced degree
Reliable transportation is required as this person will be meeting with clients in the Bay Area about 30% of the week
Must be able to perform the basic functions of the job which include the ability to sit for long periods of time
Candidate must have the unrestricted right to work in the US without requiring sponsorship