About this role
Role Description
Effectual Project Managers are members of the Project Management Office within Effectual Professional Services (PS) organization responsible for ensuring that customer-facing projects are delivered in-scope, on-time, and on-budget with customer satisfaction, while ensuring a positive experience for the delivery team. You are a "Brand Ambassador" and are expected to advocate for achieving our customer's defined outcomes through the delivery of our services, leading our Professional Services software development and cloud engineering teams. You will report to the Project Management Office Manager.
Project Portfolio Management: Manage multiple projects within a portfolio, ensuring understanding of organizational goals and priorities. Prioritize projects based on strategic objectives, resource availability, and client needs. Budget and Financial Management: Manage project budgets, including forecasting, tracking expenses, and ensuring projects are delivered within budgetary constraints. Identify opportunities to improve costs and improve project profitability. Client Relationship & Business Development: Develop relationships with clients, understanding their goals. Identify opportunities for additional business and collaborate with sales team to pursue new projects and opportunities. Leadership & Mentorship: Provide leadership and mentorship to project teams, guiding junior team members and fostering their professional development. Lead by example, demonstrating best practices in project management and client engagement. Risk Management: Evaluates risk assessment for complex projects. Audit projects to identify risk status. Develop and own paths to green resolutions for identified risks. Operational Excellence & Process Optimization: Drive continuous improvement initiatives across project delivery processes. Implement Lean, Agile, or similar methodologies to enhance team efficiency, reduce rework, and improve project outcomes. Change Management & Organizational Transformation: Lead change management initiatives for client projects involving organizational transformation, process improvements, or technology adoption. Facilitate stakeholder engagement and adoption strategies. Cross-Functional Business Acumen: Apply diverse industry experience (manufacturing, logistics, consulting, etc.) to provide strategic insights and innovative solutions for complex client challenges. Strategic Advisory: Partner with clients to identify operational improvement opportunities beyond project scope. Provide strategic consulting to drive business value and long-term client success.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management or similar field 7+ years experience as a Project Manager or similar role within a Professional Services, strategic consulting, or operation management organization 3 - 5 years experience working with AWS Cloud PMI Certifications (e.g. PMP) Agile certifications (e.g. Scrum Master)
Requirements
Process optimization and operational excellence Data analytics and performance metrics (Power BI, business intelligence tools) Organizational change leadership Supply chain and logistics operations ERP/CRM system implementation experience Track record of leading operational transformations and driving measurable business improvements Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder change initiatives Background in strategic consulting or business advisory services Proven ability to optimize processes and implement continuous improvement methodologies Cross-industry experience bringing fresh perspectives to client challenges Executive-level leadership experience with P&L accountability Strong analytical skills with experience in data-driven decision making
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision health insurances Short term disability, long term disability and life insurances 401k with Company match Paid time off (PTO) (120 hours PTO that accrue over one year) Paid time off for major holidays (14 days per year)