Project Manager

MAKE STRATEGY A REALITY | ACCELERATE YOUR GROWTH | CHOOSE YOUR PATH

As the world's leading change and transformation consultancy, we're helping businesses move from strategy to reality by taking a pragmatic and practical approach to build solutions that last.

We're seeking a Project Manager in Denver to help us take vision to value and create lasting impact.

SUMMARY

North Highland is looking to hire a Project Manager to support in the effective management, governance and execution of our Public Sector client initiatives.

YOU WILL:

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  Use knowledge of Project Management to increase client impact, develop your skillsets, and grow your career.

  
  
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  Provide Project Management services for one or more projects concurrently to help enable proper metric tracking, communications, and overall project success.

  
  
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  Make your mark by working directly with clients as a visible and engaged member of the team.

  
  
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  Collaborate across disciplines to deliver creative solutions to client challenges.

  
  
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  Play a key role on your team by developing and delivering presentations and written deliverables, and organizing and facilitating client and internal meetings and workshops.

  
  
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  Actively contribute to business development proposals and the identification of new opportunities.

  
  
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  Establish positive relationships with clients and peers that build credibility, foster your support network, and empower career development.

  
  
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  Develop a deeper understanding of our firm's shared vision to build our clients' capabilities and unleash their potential.

  
  
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  Cultivate knowledge of our clients' business models and increase your role in engagements.

  
  
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  Responsible and accountable for delivering large projects on-time, on budget, and meeting functional and quality specifications.

  
  
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  Forecast, manage, and report on project financials, planned vs actual project schedule, and resource utilization.

  
  
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  Identify resources needed to complete work and collaborate with resource manager(s) to assemble appropriate skills/teams.

  
  
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  Manage issues, risks, and changes using appropriate and agreed upon processes and tools established within the PMO.

  
  
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  Provide weekly status reports and can communicate to executive leadership.

  
  

IDEALLY, WE'D LIKE:

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  7+ years of experience in a Project Management role with a strong background in team development.

  
  
• Experience as an IT Project Manager who can effectively collaborate with Product Owners and is familiar with their terminology.
  
• Proven success delivering projects in Agile/Scrum environment.
  
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  Experience with multiple project streams and leading teams of 5+.

  
  
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  Large enterprise project experience ranging from $1million+

  
  
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  Proven ability to effectively manage multiple tasks at various stages of completion.

  
  
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  Strong facilitation skills; communicates effectively with the business to identify needs and evaluate alternative solutions as required.

  
  
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  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  
  
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  Understanding of various technologies including applications and databases.

  
  
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  Understands basic revenue models and cost to completion projections.

  
  
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  Expert knowledge in Agile/Scrum methodology.

  
  
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  Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suites of products, (i.e. Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)

  
  
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  Project Management training and/or project lead experience of 7+years

  
  
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  Demonstrated proficiency in use of project planning tools (MS Project, Jira, Version One, etc.)

  
  
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  Familiarity with Clarity, Ehour, or other Portfolio / Program Management Software

  
  
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  Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent

  
  
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  Project Management Certification (CAPM or PMP)

  
  
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  Hybrid Work Arrangement - Must be a Located in the Denver Metro Area with the ability to be on client site often

  
  

We strive to offer competitive compensation and benefits while maintaining flexibility for both the employee and the North Highland. Total Rewards associated with this position include an hourly rate from: $85.00 - $95.00 as well as a basic benefits package for temporary employees and paid time off (PTO).

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. This is a temporary employee (W2) opportunity.

North Highland is an equal opportunity employer, and we adhere to all applicable laws and regulations to ensure a fair and equitable workplace. 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. We handle all information in accordance local privacy standards and maintain strict confidentiality.

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