Project Manager

Corner Alliance

$90K — $115K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS degree and 6+ years of project management experience
  • Experience with Federal R&D agencies
  • Ability to work at a strategic level while producing high-quality deliverables
  • Previous experience managing a project portfolio with a total quality management approach
  • At least 2 years managing teams and conducting performance reviews
  • Direct consulting experience with senior-level clients
  • Receptive and proactive regarding feedback
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail and quality assurance
  • Effective problem-solver with flexibility toward stakeholders
  • Demonstrates calmness in challenging situations
  • US citizenship and ability to pass clearance

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support the R&D PMO with portfolio management and stakeholder engagement
  • Enhance team efficiencies by leveraging existing PMO models
  • Build strong relationships with federal clients in a technical environment
  • Identify tools to improve organizational processes
  • Enhance the quality assurance program for the PMO
  • Oversee daily activities of consulting team to meet project goals
  • Plan and facilitate stakeholder workshops and conferences
  • Cultivate partnerships with commercial, academic, and government entities
  • Provide career development and coaching for team members
  • Develop into a subject matter expert and implement innovative initiatives
  • Uphold company commitments to deliver, grow, and thrive

Benefits

  • Flexible work location with some client site presence
  • Opportunities for career growth and development
  • Supportive work culture encouraging feedback and innovation
  • Access to a cooperative and dynamic team environment
  • Emphasis on quality assurance and strategic engagement in projects
Full Job Description
We are currently seeking a Project Manager with 6 or more years of experience to join our Boulder, CO team and fully embrace our commitment to deliver, grow and thrive.

About the Role:

As a Project Manager supporting our Federal government client, you will be trusted to help lead Federal R&D agency PMO and manage a team of dedicated consultants with responsibilities spanning: R&D strategy; impact measurement; strategic communications and stakeholder engagement; client relationship management; team and performance management; portfolio and project planning, execution, and monitoring; and contract management. The mission of the clients is centered upon public safety communications and emerging technology.

Key Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
  • Lead the established and successful R&D PMO to support the clients with portfolio management, impact measurement, stakeholder engagement, strategic communications, and leadership team strategy support
  • Leverage the successful model of the PMO while bringing new efficiencies to the project team
  • Quickly establish, develop, and foster positive rapport with federal government clients and partners in a professional, fast-paced, technical environment
  • Manage and identify efficiencies or tools to improve existing/new organizational processes
  • Continue and improve the quality assurance program of the PMO
  • Manage a consulting team's daily/weekly/monthly activities with total quality management approach to meet and exceed all expectations while managing scope, resources, and budget
  • Assist with the logistical planning, design, facilitation, and follow-up reporting for stakeholder workshops and conferences on behalf of the program
  • Drive stakeholder partnerships with commercial industry, academic programs, and other government organizations
  • Provide career development and coaching for team members
  • Evolve into a subject matter expert and master required skills
  • Spearhead 'action planning' and implement new, creative initiatives
  • Carry out our Commitments to Deliver, Grow, and Thrive

Location:

You will work as part of a dynamic team remotely in Boulder, CO. You will work at the client site dependent on contract requirements.

Required Experience/Skills:
  • BA/BS degree and 6+ years of experience in relevant project management field
  • Experience working with R&D agencies in the Federal government
  • Comfortable working at a strategic level while leading production of high-quality client deliverables
  • Previous experience managing a portfolio of projects with a 'total quality management' approach
  • At least 2 years of experience managing people, including career planning, providing feedback, and performance reviews
  • Direct experience working on a daily (face-to-face) basis to advise senior-level clients
  • Receptive to all forms of feedback from clients and colleagues, and proactive to make changes
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance
  • Skilled in problem-solving with a flexible approach toward stakeholders
  • Demonstrates an unflappable attitude even when faced with changes or adversity
  • US citizenship and the ability to pass public trust clearance or suitability

Preferred Experience/Skills:
  • PMP

Don't think you have everything for this role but are still very interested? Please don't hold back from applying because you may not have it all. You can learn and grow with us. We're looking for someone who is coachable, unflappable in navigating challenges, resourceful in learning new skills, innovative in challenging the status quo, excellent in writing, analytical in thinking, skilled in prioritization, and a rapport builder with clients and colleagues.

Salary:

Approximate Salary Estimate: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00 annually

The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have, and comparison to other employees already in this role.

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