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?

North Highland is providing Project Management to drive critical IT projects and support IT governance across the enterprise, So the department has the information and reporting to deliver its programs, services, and outcomes for New Jersey families.

The solution will include top-quality project managers and business analysts to facilitate project prioritization, requirements gathering, procurement, and implementation of high-priority initiatives.

Start: ASAP
Duration: End of October with likely extension
Working Pattern: Mostly remote with one-off client visits onsite
Hourly Rate: Up to $150

YOU WILL:

The Project Manager works collaboratively with stakeholders and project team members to plan, execute, monitor, and control the project with the given constraints. This role leads and coordinates the management of the project - including leading the project team members, achieving project goals, facilitating communications and engagements with stakeholders, and seeing the project through to its closure.

• Lead the definition of project scope, milestones, tasks, deliverables, resource requirements, and project success criteria

• Manage project teams assembled to deliver projects on-time, on budget, meeting functional and quality specifications to sponsor satisfaction

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

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

• Ensure that project management plans are developed, accepted, and used to monitor project execution for compliance with; scope, schedule, quality, risk/issue, communications, stakeholder, resource, cost, integration, and vendor management processes

• Advise State Contract Manager on administration of vendor contract, acceptance of deliverables, and change requests

• Deliver IT governance committee presentations

• Coordinate the deliverables review and acceptance process

• Organize and facilitate project meetings and workshops

• Create and execute strategies for risks mitigation and contingency planning

• Escalate issues that require executive, management or business attention

• Provide weekly status reports and communicate to executive leadership

• Ensure that assigned projects are conducted in compliance with all PMO standards.

IDEALLY, WE'D LIKE:

• Extensive Project Management experience

• Good communication skills

• Comfortable with MS Project (developing/managing a schedule) - schedule management,

• Strong documentation and presentation skills

• Sector experience - Human Service/Child Welfare would be ideal

• Facilitating a large group of meetings/people

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. North Highland's Total Rewards Program encompasses PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, Life Insurance, FSA/HSA, 401(k), and a variety of other perks like a dedicated Health Advocate, commuter benefits, and legal assistance. In addition, a competitive hourly rate of: $130 - $150

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.