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 lead high-quality client deliverables at a strategic level
  • Proven track record managing a portfolio of projects with a focus on total quality management
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in people management and performance reviews
  • Direct daily interaction with senior-level clients
  • Proficient in communication, detail-oriented, and adaptable to feedback

Responsibilities

  • Lead the R&D PMO for portfolio management and impact measurement
  • Introduce new efficiencies to improve project team effectiveness
  • Build strong relationships with federal clients in a technical environment
  • Identify and implement improvements for organizational processes
  • Enhance the quality assurance program within the PMO
  • Oversee the day-to-day activities of the consulting team
  • Coordinate logistical planning for stakeholder workshops and conferences
  • Forge partnerships with industry, academic institutions, and government organizations
  • Mentor team members on career development and performance
  • Initiate creative strategies for action planning

Benefits

  • 401k matching (4%)
  • 3 weeks PTO to start, increasing to 4 weeks after 2-5 years, and 5 weeks after 5 years
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • 4 weeks of paid parental leave
  • 11 paid holidays including your birthday off
  • Fitness and cell phone reimbursements
  • Regular professional growth check-ins and performance meetings
  • Company culture focused on engagement and teamwork
  • Social events organized monthly for team bonding
Full Job Description
Please Note: This is an evergreen (pipeline) opportunity. While there may not be an immediate opening at the time of application, we are actively building a network of qualified professionals for anticipated client needs. By applying, you'll be considered for upcoming opportunities that align with your skills and experience, and our recruiting team may reach out as positions become available.

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.

Corner Alliance offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for full-time employees including 401k matching (4%), PTO (3 weeks to start, 4 weeks (2-5 years) and 5 weeks (5 years+)), health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, FSA accounts, 4 weeks of paid parental leave, 11 paid holidays (including your birthday off), fitness & cell phone reimbursements, monthly all hands update meetings, annual in-person all hands team building day and evening out, regular check-ins for professional growth goals, semi-monthly one on one performance manager meetings, a social team that coordinates monthly events, use of technology like Slack to keep us connected and collaborative, and overall, a company culture dedicated to a highly engaged team.

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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