Catalyst Consulting Group is a fast-growing IT consultancy in Chicago that has been servicing public sector clients for 30 years. We're looking for a talented, inventive, passionate, and driven Senior Project Manager with an entrepreneur mind-set to lead large-scale technology-based implementations and ensure they are delivered on time, within budget and meets the high standards that we hold ourselves accountable for.
We offer flexible work schedules, training reimbursements, home office assistance (inclusive of company laptop), 100% coverage for medical, dental and vision, and paid parental leave to all our full-time team. If you've got experience leading complex IT projects using Agile (or Hybrid) methodologies than we'd love to speak with you!
Key Activities
Create MS Project plan to keep the team and stakeholders informed and on track
Review and comment on project requirements and design documentation
Conduct standups and weekly meetings with key stakeholders
Be heavily involved in the QA process to assist with test plan creation, drive execution and validate the results
Assist with data analysis using MS Excel connected to various data bases and assist with validating data between various exchanges (or similar tools)
Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders, and ensuring technical feasibility
Ensure resource availability and allocation
Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs
Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques
Report and escalate to management as needed
Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
Perform risk management to minimize project risks
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
Required Skills/Abilities
3+ years of Technical Project Management Experience inclusive of leading/overseeing the implementation of technical solutions
PMP / PRINCE II certification a plus
Salesforce Certifications a plus
CSM / PSM a plus
SAP ERP implementation experience a plus
Experience with JIRA and Confluence a plus
Great educational background, preferably in the fields of computer science or engineering for technical project managers
Experience working in an agile environment
Proven working experience as a project administrator in the information technology sector
Solid technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience in software development and web technologies
Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
Experience working as a consultant in the public sector a plus
Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office including MS Project