Orchestrates governance for enterprise-scale technical consulting engagements; partners with C-suite stakeholders, aligns deliverables with enterprise objectives, and ensures success through rigorous planning and risk management.
Build and maintain detailed project plan frameworks with work breakdown structures, critical paths, and dependency tracking.
Manage governance processes such as steering committee protocols, escalation paths, and decision frameworks; develop project charters connecting technical deliverables to enterprise objectives.
Cultivate and nurture client relationships, establishing clear expectations and communication cadences; provide executive reporting.
Drive cross-functional alignment across technical teams, business units, vendors, and distributed delivery teams.
Implement robust hours budget monitoring frameworks with real-time burn rate analysis, earned value management, and predictive forecasting models.
Conduct variance analysis and provide executives with forecasts and performance-to-plan.
Manage scope modifications and change orders with full impact assessments on budget and timeline.
Maintain RAID logs with mitigation strategies and contingency planning; track critical dependencies.
Lead UAT adoption readiness, stage-gate reviews, milestone tracking, and acceptance criteria.
Develop executive dashboards and KPI tracking; prepare status updates for steering committees.
Ensure transparent communication through real-time visibility tools and stakeholder portals.
Requirements
7–10 years of enterprise project management experience in professional services or technical consulting environments.
Proven track record managing large-scale technical projects (750+ hours, 10–30+ contributors) with multiple integration points and dependencies.
Demonstrated success in client-facing roles with enterprise-level organizations (Fortune 1000 preferred).
Expert proficiency in enterprise project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) and tools (ClickUp), with the ability to adapt approaches to project requirements.
Advanced financial management skills, including earned value management (EVM), forecasting, and variance analysis.
Experience with professional services automation (PSA) tools and resource management systems.
Strong technical understanding of software development lifecycles, system integrations, and data migration processes.
Superior written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to present to C-level executives and steering committees.
Exceptional executive presence and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate across senior stakeholder groups.