Project Manager

Portland, OR, United States

REACH YOUR POTENTIAL | COLLABORATE WITH AMAZING PEOPLE | MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN

Do you have the skills, passion, and commitment to transform our clients for the better? Are you ready to be a changemaker? If so, join us.

North Highland is the world's leading change and transformation consultancy. Simply put, we make change happen like no one else. And we're on the hunt for a new Project Manager .

HOW WILL YOU MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN?

Our Project Managers support mid to enterprise wide engagements with our clients. At every turn, you'll seek to further enhance our quality of delivery, client satisfaction, risk management, profitability, and client team effectiveness.

YOU WILL:

Use knowledge of Project Management to increase client impact, develop your skillsets, and grow your career.

Make your mark by working directly with clients as a visible and engaged member of the team.

Collaborate across disciplines to deliver creative solutions to client challenges.

Play a key role on your team by developing and delivering presentations and written deliverables, and organizing and facilitating client and internal meetings and workshops.

Actively contribute to business development proposals and the identification of new opportunities.

Establish positive relationships with clients and peers that build credibility, foster your support network, and empower career development.

Develop a deeper understanding of our firm's shared vision to build our clients' capabilities and unleash their potential.

Cultivate knowledge of our clients' business models and increase your role in engagements.

Responsible and accountable for delivering large projects on-time, on budget, and meeting functional and quality specifications.

Forecast, manage, and report on project financials, planned vs actual project schedule, and resource utilization.

Identify resources needed to complete work and collaborate with resource manager(s) to assemble appropriate skills/teams.

Manage issues, risks, and changes using appropriate and agreed upon processes and tools established within the PMO.

Provide weekly status reports and can communicate to executive leadership.

IDEALLY, WE'D LIKE:

5+ years of experience in a Project Management role with a strong background in team development.

Proven success delivering projects in Agile/Scrum environment.

Experience with multiple project streams and leading teams of 5+.

Large enterprise project experience ranging from $1million+

Proven ability to effectively manage multiple tasks at various stages of completion.

Strong facilitation skills; communicates effectively with the business to identify needs and evaluate alternative solutions as required.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Understanding of various technologies including applications and databases.

Understands basic revenue models and cost to completion projections.

Expert knowledge in Agile/Scrum methodology.

Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suites of products, (i.e. Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)

Project Management training and/or project lead experience of 3+years

Demonstrated proficiency in use of project planning tools (MS Project, Jira, Version One, etc.)

Familiarity with Clarity, Ehour, or other Portfolio / Program Management Software

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or a related discipline or equivalent

Project Management Certification (CAPM or PMP)

Preferred: MBA or related advanced degree

TRANSFORMING CLIENTS. TRANSFORMING CAREERS.

Success-for both our clients and our colleagues-is all about putting people first and doing great things together. We believe that when we work as one team, we can take action today to build lasting capability for tomorrow.

We strive to have the most enviable culture on the planet, inspiring people to reach their full potential. Here's how we make it happen:

Intentional, flexible growth. We never want you to settle. Leading your own growth and transformation is your prerogative-one which we'll help you nurture and develop every step of the way. We'll inspire you to learn, teach, and ultimately carve your own path. That means you grow, we grow, and so do our clients.

People-first, and then some. It goes without saying that people come first, but what comes next? Our people are always at the heart; your wellbeing and success is built on a collective understanding that every one of us can be a coach, a friend, and a fantastic listener-regardless of job title. We think of it as a celebration of individuality, difference, and diversity.

Make your own change happen. With us, your curiosity and creativity know no bounds. The reins are off. All we ask is that you have the courage to transform yourself and those around you-colleagues and clients alike. If you've got the drive to become a changemaker, we'll do the rest.

Enviable Total Rewards. We inspire our employees to do their best work. Our Total Rewards Program encompasses Medical, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, Life Insurance, FSA/HSA, 401(k) contribution, and a variety of other perks like a dedicated Health Advocate, Family Planning, Parental Leave, and Tuition Reimbursement. Additionally, we employ a Flexible Time Off vacation policy, wellness initiatives, and other programs around diversity and inclusion, Learning and Development, and social engagement.

READY TO MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN?

North Highland makes change happen, helping businesses transform by placing people at the heart of every decision. It's how lasting progress is made. With our blend of workforce, customer, and operational expertise, we're recognized as the world's leading transformation consultancy. We break new ground today, so tomorrow is easier to navigate.

Founded in 1992, North Highland is regularly named one of the best places to work. We are a proud member of Cordence Worldwide, a global network of truly connected consultancy firms with the ability to think and deliver together.

This means North Highland has more than 3,500 experts in 50+ offices around the globe on hand to partner with you.

Please note that applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by North Highland. Work visa sponsorship will not be provided, either now or in the future, for this position.

North Highland is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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