Our client, a respected consulting firm, is looking for a Project Manager to assist with several projects and assist with the firmwide Finance ERP Replacement Project. The Project Manager will manage a portfolio of firmwide programs and projects, fostering cross-functional collaboration, ensuring effective planning and execution, aligning initiatives across the firm and supporting the firm’s broader project management needs. The ideal candidate will bring exceptional interpersonal and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex projects and diverse stakeholders. The individual will be detail-oriented yet able to maintain a clear view of the strategic direction.
Responsibilities
Project Management
• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of internal projects spanning process improvement, system implementation, data management, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, milestones, timelines, and success metrics.
• Manage multiple concurrent workstreams and proactively identify dependencies, risks, and opportunities for optimization.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams—such as IT, Finance, Legal, People, Marketing, and Client Services—to ensure alignment and smooth execution.
• Maintain accurate documentation, dashboards, and progress reports for visibility and decision-making.
Stakeholder & Relationship Management
• Act as a central liaison between project sponsors, leaders, working teams, and implementation teams.
• Cultivate strong, trust-based relationships to promote collaboration and drive change adoption.
• Communicate complex project information clearly and persuasively to a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leaders and technical specialists with limited guidance.
• Facilitate decision-making by bringing together diverse perspectives and ensuring alignment around priorities and outcomes.
• In partnership with leaders, vendor selection, onboarding, and engagement, ensuring accountability for deliverables, timelines, and service quality.
• Collaborate with IT and Finance to manage contracts, budgets, and performance metrics.
Firmwide Collaboration, Contribution & Change Management
• Support change management efforts, ensuring stakeholders are informed, engaged, and equipped to adapt to new processes or technologies.
• Monitor performance metrics post-implementation and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Champion a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement across the organization.
Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Operations, Project Management, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in project management end-to-end.
• Proven success leading cross-functional internal initiatives—particularly those involving process optimization, system implementation, or vendor management.
• Experience working in a global, matrixed organization where relationship management and influence are critical.
• Familiarity with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Asana, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or equivalent).
• PMP or similar project management certification is advantageous.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills; able to navigate complex stakeholder environments with diplomacy and confidence.
• Strong ability to structure, plan, and execute projects while managing competing priorities.
• Clear, persuasive communicator—both written and verbal—with the ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences.
