ProjectManager, Project Orion, GISI Consulting GroupThis OpportunityProject Orion is GISI Consulting Group'sstrategic technology transformation program focused on creating a single,standardized IT operating environment across its operating companies throughgovernance alignment, technology standardization, service consolidation, cybersecurityintegration, and migration to a centralized Microsoft 365 tenant. Theinitiative is designed to improve business and IT alignment, simplifytechnology operations, establish common architectures and service models, andenable a future global IT-as-a-Service organization.
GISI CG is seeking a Project Manager, ProjectOrion to support their efforts to standardize, simplify and unify itsoperating company's IT infrastructure into a single, centralized environment. Therole will provide management support to the project's activities, including allactive workstreams. The PM will monitor and control the project'simplementation, ensuring the activities are completed on time.
Please note this is a corporate fixed-term 12-monthrole with the potential for extension.LocationThe position is based in GISI's
Arlington, VA office. Candidates must have current work authorization inthe US as we are unable to provide sponsorship at this time.
This is a hybrid position, with most work undertaken remotely. Thesuccessful candidate will be expected to attend the office from time to time,including on short notice, so applicants must live within commuting distance ofthe office.
CompensationThe full-timeannual base salary for this position is expected to range from $90,000 to $98,000.Please be advised that a final salary offer will be based on various factors,including but not limited to your qualifications, education, experience,skills, seniority, performance, and Palladium's business or organizationalneeds.
Reporting Lines- The Project Manager reports to the SVP, IT Operations
- This role will work closely with workstream leaders, key project stakeholders, and is part of GISI CG's Project Orion's implementation team
Primary Roles and Responsibilities- Maintain and monitor compliance with Project Orion's consolidated workplan, tracking milestones, dependencies, risks, issues, and delivery gates
- Ensure alignment between activities of the active workstreams
- Coordinate activities between the project's leadership and the different workstreams, facilitating the logistics for meetings, planning sessions, workshops, and execution reviews
- Maintain decision logs, action logs, and approval records
- Resolve scheduling conflicts and resource constraints between workstreams
- Support decision gate activities, ensuring all operational, technical, communications, and change management requirements have been met
- Maintain the project's risk register, including tracking mitigation actions and resolution plans
- Monitor readiness gaps that could impact timeline, costs, or operational continuity
- Track resource utilization across workstreams and budget compliance
- Provide weekly and monthly status reports and any other as needed
- Report milestone progress, resourcing status, risks, decisions, and budget impacts
- Support executive reviews and governance meetings with fact-based reporting
EssentialCriteria- Significant PMO experience in managing projects, preferably in the IT sector
- Demonstrated experience applying methods and tools within defined project management approaches (PMBOK, Prince 2, etc.)
- Experience supporting and managing formal project governance processes, including scheduling, documenting, and reporting
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to translate technical risks into business impact
- Ability to manage multiple initiatives and priorities across different operating companies
- Excellent communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy and strong organizational and planning skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a global team environment
DesirableCriteria- Experience working across a global business
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. We encourage you toapply early as the position may close once a suitable candidate is found. Pleasenote that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
