Consulting Project Principal Consultant - Arlington, VA office

Oracle•United States,

9d•$70,600 - $141,200•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a detail-oriented, results-driven professional to enhance action management, portfolio visibility, and operational excellence across executive priorities and key account initiatives. In this role, you will be responsible for tracking and reporting on executive actions and strategic priorities, promoting consistent use of governance and project management frameworks, and empowering senior leaders to advance high-priority initiatives efficiently. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, responds swiftly to urgent needs, and demonstrates exceptional cross-functional collaboration. You will work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to support strategic projects and oversee initiatives aligned with program objectives, goals, and KPIs. Responsibilities include tracking, managing, and ensuring follow-through on executive actions, while maintaining clear accountability, timely delivery, and transparent reporting within a regulated federal setting. This is an in office role in DC.

Requirements

Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
8+ years of experience in project management, strategic program management, or operations in a complex, cross-functional environment.
US Citizenship is required with an ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Previous Federal Contracting experience preferred.
Required travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

Own the centralized tracking of executive-level actions, decisions, and follow-ups to ensure timely completion and visibility.
Track progress and outcomes for initiatives aligned with key accounts and enterprise-wide objectives.
Report regularly to senior leaders on action statuses and dependencies.
Maintain and report on strategic priorities, KPIs, and goal attainment across key initiatives, ensuring clear visibility, accountability, and alignment for executive leadership.
Ensure consistent adoption of project management frameworks, governance tools, and operating models across all teams.
Provide coaching and guidance on process compliance while identifying opportunities for streamlining and improvement.
Track and report on projects and programs across departments, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timelines.
Monitor progress against defined milestones, actions, and success metrics.
Develop dashboards, status reports, and summaries for executive leadership.
Partner with senior leadership to provide operational and execution support for high-priority, strategic initiatives.
Coordinate cross-functional resources, drive timelines, and remove blockers to accelerate progress on strategic goals.
Step in to support or lead high-impact or urgent projects and initiatives as needed.
Triage and manage unexpected issues, ensuring continuity and forward momentum.
Adapt quickly to changing priorities, serving as a flexible operator across teams and functions.
Foster collaboration across accounts and organizations, ensuring alignment on priorities, timelines, and execution.
Serve as a key liaison between teams to drive shared understanding and problem-solving.
Champion a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.
Strategic projects are delivered with high quality, on time, and in alignment with executive expectations.
Executive actions and account initiatives are tracked and acted upon with visibility and accountability.
Critical issues are handled promptly with minimal disruption.