Management Consultant, Senior Project Manager - Chicago

Voyage Advisory•Chicago, IL

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

Our consultancy is looking for highly motivated and talented Senior Project Managers. We are looking for peak performers who have a passion for business, a joy in solving problems and a work ethic that doesn't rest until the job is done. The role of the Senior Project Manager is to apply knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques throughout the entire project lifecycle to deliver projects successfully with high quality. This requires planning, managing team and project progress, collaborating and communicating with multiple stakeholders, and resolving any issues timely and effectively. Candidate must be available to work in downtown Chicago office Tuesdays – Thursdays and work remote on Mondays and Fridays.

Requirements

Must have experience using MS Office tools (Word, Excel, Power Point).
7+ years of experience in project management.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience in project management.
Strong written and oral communication skills
Organized with attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills
Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating
Ability to influence stakeholders
Ability to defuse tension among project team
Ability to bring project to successful completion, addressing any challenges along the way
Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products
Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks
Highly self-motivated and directed
Results driven with a keen attention to detail
Ability to absorb and retain information quickly
Ability to present ideas in user-friendly way
Ability to problem solve and think critically

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Agile Certified Professional (ACP) certification desired.
Consulting experience desired.

Responsibilities

Define project scope, goals and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
Develop project plans, timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
Identify, obtain and adjust resources needed to achieve project goals.
Negotiate with department managers for the acquisition of required personnel.
Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
Delegate tasks and assignments to appropriate team members.
Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
Track progress on project milestones, deliverables, timeline and budget.
Manage cross-functional teams effectively.
Collaborate with different areas of IT and the business to provide appropriate solutions for the Bank.
Provide escalation path for problems, issues, or risks that project teams cannot resolve or manage on their own, such as a shortage of funding, resources, or deadlines that cannot be met.
Follows Bank’s delivery and governance framework during the entire delivery lifecycle.