Business Process & Technology Optimization Consultant

Integrated Project Management Company • Chicago, IL

1d • $100,000 - $125,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Technology Consultant leads the strategy, planning, scheduling and management of projects and programs, applying technical and managerial skills to satisfy business, technology and systems project objectives. You will partner with client leadership and delivery teams to lead project strategy and program planning and execution across various functions, driving projects and programs to achieve mission-critical outcomes for our clients. At each new engagement you will leverage the continual exposure and experiences from working within a variety of clients and project types.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, science, engineering or a relatable discipline.
• 4-10 years of experience implementing complex, enterprise business technology initiatives or transformations related to enterprise systems such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Quality Management Systems (QMS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Supply Chain Systems (SCM), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Project and Portfolio Management Systems (PPM) and/or Human Resource Information Management (HRIS)
• 2+ years of experience as a project manager
• Knowledge and application of a disciplined project management process
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills to effectively communicate and build relationships with a broad spectrum of audiences at all organizational levels
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to new situations and learn quickly.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degrees are a plus
• Six Sigma and Project Management Professional certifications are a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead complex enterprise business technology initiatives or transformation
• Lead business process assessments and/or continuous improvement efforts related to enterprise systems
• Develop and drive integrated project strategy and plans, aligning project tactics with project strategy
• Manage projects within established scope, schedule and budget while exceeding IPM project management standards
• Develop and document high-level strategies for accomplishing specific project objectives
• Establish, maintain and lead high performance project teams, serving as the project advocate within the client organization

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees