WiredPeople, Inc.

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The Opportunity We are seeking a strategic and detailed-oriented Senior Project Manager to lead high-stakes management consulting initiatives for our government clients nationwide. In this role, you won't just track tasks; you will own the delivery of complex public sector engagements. You will serve as the bridge between technical execution and strategic vision, identifying interdependencies and "seeing the big picture" while managing the day-to-day nuances of project delivery. If you are a proactive leader who excels at navigating diverse stakeholder landscapes and delivering value that matters, we want to meet you. What You Will Do As the single point of contact for your projects, you will orchestrate success across three key pillars: 1. Strategic Leadership & Delivery Lead Diverse Teams: Direct and motivate cross-functional project teams, setting clear expectations, holding members accountable, and providing actionable performance feedback. Precision Governance: Manage scope, schedule, and budget with rigor. You will proactively manage scope creep, ensuring only agreed-upon deliverables are executed unless formal changes are approved. Risk Management: Anticipate issues before they become roadblocks. You will identify, track, and mitigate risks, providing immediate resolutions or escalating effectively when required. PMO Excellence: Develop and maintain critical PMO deliverables, including project charters, risk management plans, and change management strategies. 2. Client Partnership & Communication Trusted Advisor: Cultivate strong relationships with client management and project teams. You will facilitate regular client meetings and obtain formal agreement on scope, deliverables, and schedules. Transparent Reporting: Define and collect meaningful metrics to track progress. You will report weekly status to both the client and Senior Management, ensuring no surprises. Business Growth: Partner with Account Executives during the sales process by providing technical expertise, helping clients identify needs, and proposing solutions that drive value. 3. Quality & Methodology Value-Driven Delivery: Ensure all services provided are of high value to the client and adhere strictly to Management Consulting methodology. Diagnostic Problem Solving: Apply technical problem-solving aptitude to diagnose issues and ensure project completeness and quality. Who You Are A Public Sector Pro: You have hands-on experience managing projects for government clients and understand the unique rhythms of public sector consulting. A Communicator: Your interpersonal, presentation, and writing skills are top-tier. You can work effectively with everyone from technical staff to executive leadership. A Self-Starter: You are self-motivated and proactive. You don’t wait to be told what to do; you see a need and you address it. A Multi-Tasker: You have comprehensive experience managing multiple projects and teams simultaneously within defined schedules and budgets. Requirements Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Quality, Accounting, Business Management, or a related field. Certification: Active PMP Certification is required. Experience: Proven experience managing Management Consulting projects or delivering management consulting services. Availability: Must be comfortable working in the Eastern Time Zone. Skills That Set You Apart High degree of professional work practices and the ability to motivate others. Sound decision-making abilities under pressure. A relentless focus on quality, thoroughness, and outstanding customer service. WiredPeople provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, WiredPeople complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.