Manages the day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of multiple or large scale projects.
Oversees managers and technical staff working on client engagements within practice.
Reviews high-level deliverables across projects.
Implements engagement review and quality assurance procedures in accordance with our methodology to ensure profitable and successful execution of consulting engagements as measured by regional goals and customer satisfaction.
Minimizes our exposure and risk across multiple projects.
Manages scope and mitigates risk across projects.
Project Accounting
Determines appropriate revenue recognition, ensures accurate invoicing, and monitors receivables for all projects under his/her direction.
Integrates financial data for multiple projects.
Compares financial data for practice to that of other practices and seeks ways to maximize revenue.
Analyzes profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates and utilization across projects.
Addresses elevated billing issues when they arise.
CAREER PATHCORE COMPETENCIES
Financial Management
Manages to and achieves revenue goals set for projects.
Accurately forecasts revenue, profitability, margins, bill rates and utilization across projects.
Sets expectations upward regarding revenue and profitability projections.
Business Development
Identifies partnership opportunities and capitalizes on "add-on" sales opportunities across projects.
Achieves "add on" revenue goals.
Assists in the identification of strategic accounts.
Works in conjunction with sales team to follow up on sales leads within practice.
Grows long-term relationships with clients and capitalizes on equity and partnership opportunities.
Communication
Serves as key participant in team and client meetings.
Raises our visibility through involvement in local industry organizations.
Confronts issues openly and quickly.
Effectively communicates relevant project/practice information to superiors and peers in other practices.
Tactfully communicates sensitive information.
Handles difficult personnel situations directly, using appropriate discretion, management advice, and respect for the individual.
Technical Understanding
Assists in the evaluation and redesign of practice offerings.
Possesses a thorough understanding of our service offerings, technical preferences, and technical direction.
PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES
Leadership
Challenges others to develop as leaders while clarifying roles and responsibilities.
Pursues excellence in all aspects of business.
Possesses the expert knowledge to identify opportunities for change and the ability to convey the need for change.
Builds expert knowledge in our industry and conveys knowledge to others.
Teamwork
Evokes creative and innovative thinking from team members while helping them to bring their ideas and career plans to fruition.
Helps to determine new, creative ways to employ teams on projects and distribute responsibilities.
Works across practice to share lessons learned and best practices.
Client Management
Manages day-to-day client interaction and expectations for multiple or large-scale projects.
Anticipates clients needs and proposes alternative business solutions.
Continually seeks and capitalizes upon opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
Possesses a knowledge base of each client's business, organization and objectives.
ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Innovator Development
Participates in all programs relating to performance evaluations and career development planning.
Reviews evaluations within practice for consistency.
Mentors managers and technical staff through formal and informal channels.
Assesses training needs and selects training tools for team members.
Manages the development of project teams by ensuring that project tasks are in line with each Innovator's career interests.
Internal Operations
Easily recognizes areas for internal improvement and develops plans for implementation.
Lends expertise to internal teams and task forces.
Reviews the status reports of team members across projects and addresses issues as appropriate.
Complies with and enforces standard policies and procedures.
Requirements
5+ years experience in small, medium and large scale project management.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Exceptional time management and organization skills.
Please submit a cover letter with your resume as your application.
PMP designation would be an asset.
Solid understanding of application software and database concepts is a must.