DescriptionAs part of IPM's national Project Portfolio Management (PPM) practice, we lead the assessment and enhance of existing PMO's, establishing new PMOs, developing portfolio frameworks, and establishing resource planning models. PMOs could include variations such as EPMO, TMO, SRO, VMO, etc. These frameworks often include processes, governance, tools, capabilities, and leadership.
JOB DESCRIPTION As a Senior Consultant, you will partner with client leadership and delivery teams to assess the current state of project and portfolio management, develop actionable recommendations and roadmaps, and support the implementation of business-focused solutions. This role is centered on enterprise-level PMO leadership, with a strong emphasis on new product development, strategic initiatives, and business execution across the organization.
Please note: This role does not manage IT systems implementations or infrastructure projects, nor does it involve application development, cybersecurity, or technology operations.
At each new engagement you will leverage the continual exposure and experiences from working within a variety of clients.
Your primary goals and focus will be to:
- Assess current PMO and portfolio frameworks
- Identify the root cause of issues and inefficiencies
- Develop future-state recommendations and a roadmap for improvement
- Design and develop solutions, including processes, governance, and tools
- Leverage current industry best-practice methodologies and tools
- Manage and mentor teams of project managers
- Integrate AI into PMO and portfolio functions
- Support business development discussions and documentation
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE The successful candidate for this position should have the following skills and experience:
- A bachelor's degree in a science or engineering discipline, or relatable field to our industries. Advanced degrees in business is a plus.
- At least 15 years of related experience growing into roles of greater responsibility, with 10 years leading projects or programs, and
- At least 8 years of experience leading PMOs and/or managing project portfolios
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
- Advanced portfolio or program management certifications a plus
- Excellent organizational skills
- High level of attention to details
- Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills to effectively communicate, including presentation skills
- Strong consulting skills with ability to assess and advise on PMOs and developing portfolio management
- Knowledge of maturity frameworks and ability to work at different maturity levels, depending on client engagements
- Experience managing and/or mentoring project managers
- Ability to leverage best-practice tools, such as Smartsheet, Planisware, Planview, etc. to enhance PMO and portfolio reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to new situations
WHY IPM - Engaging culture: IPM has a caring, nurturing culture with a transparent communication approach and culture-building and team-building events, both regional and company-wide.
- Inclusion: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion have always been a part of our culture; we are a company that treats everyone with respect and dignity. Everyone has a voice and is heard.
- Professional development: We ensure you reach your professional aspirations by providing you with training and development opportunities. We'll create the bandwidth you need to further your career at IPM. You are IPM's future - we only promote from within.
- Diverse projects: We lead a wide variety of projects and provide significant exposure to many clients and project types.
- Collaborative work environment: We have a well-structured system to provide support from managers, internal teams, and our Centers of Excellence (CoE). Our CoEs serve as a resource for specific service and industry knowledge, tools and best practices.
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits program: including 100% employer-paid health for employees and 85% paid health for dependents; 401(k)matching, performance bonus, relocation assistance, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, holiday, personal and sick time, among many others; salary range is $125,000 - $150,000 dependent on experience.
- Philanthropy: We are devoted to the communities we serve and actively promote employee involvement in community improvement projects. We've created "Project Mercy" to channel our philanthropic efforts every quarter.
Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, and market / business considerations.
IPM's hybrid work environment requires a minimum of three days in the office. The specific days are flexible and may vary depending on project schedules and meetings. On-site locations may also vary. In addition, we follow our clients' guidance on on-site requirements, so the minimum number of days in the office may increase depending on the client and project assignment.
