Project Manager
CORTAC Group is a full-service consulting firm offering deep experience in the delivery of strategic initiatives and programs. We guide transformational efforts, major initiatives, and programs critical to our client's bottom line. Our consultants are senior-level advisors with the experience to assess, evaluate, anticipate, and mitigate risks to deliver results that exceed expectations. At CORTAC we focus on client delivery while fostering a culture of employee engagement and comradery. We love what we do!
Leveraging your previous experience, you will:
- Guide multidisciplinary client project teams to accomplish functional or technical deployment outcomes that align with client expectations
- Utilize project management frameworks, methodologies, and tools to bring structure and add value across the project lifecycle
- Identify project risks and implement recommendations for mitigation, escalating derailers as necessary
- Build effective client relationships that result in mutually beneficial outcomes
- Take initiative and influence others to deliver results necessary to project success while fostering an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration
- Seek opportunities to add value by taking on additional responsibilities to increase client success
- Present verbal and written status reports to all levels of client leadership including executive stakeholders
- Manage multiple projects or workstreams to successful completion
- Identify business development opportunities to enable CORTAC to expand our footprint in the market
We'd love to hear from people with:
- Bachelor's Degree
- 5 years of Project Management experience
- Vendor management experience
- Demonstrated success in a client focused/consulting work environment
- Experience leading projects with executive stakeholders
- Expert level proficiency utilizing Agile and/or Waterfall project management methodologies
- Effective data analysis and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities including experience presenting to groups at all levels
- Expert level proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and collaboration tools (Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Box, etc.)
- Demonstrated success achieving results in timeline focused, high ambiguity environments
- Demonstrated success working in client facing environments
- Experience leading the planning, scope, risk, and issue management of strategic, large scale/enterprise technology projects
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Consulting experience
- Certifications in project management (PMP, Scrum Master, Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)
CORTAC Competencies for Success:
Leadership
We operate as trusted advisors for our clients while bringing people together to facilitate collaboration.
Results Orientation
We work with our clients to solve business problems and create successful outcomes regardless of obstacles or ambiguity. Planning and organizing our work enables our results.
Strategic Thinking
We are critical thinkers who see around corners and understand project dependencies and risks. We consistently seek additional opportunities to serve our clients and expand CORTAC's business.
Interpersonal Intelligence
We operate with the highest level of emotional intelligence including humility, composure and active listening. We have a bias for action and will roll up our sleeves to get the job done. We are motivated by delivering value and making our clients look great rather than getting credit ourselves.
Growth & Learning Mindset
We are learners, bringing new ideas and a fresh perspective to the table, learning from our missteps and mentoring and supporting others to learn and grow as well.
Ethics & Integrity
We value clarity, honesty and transparency and we conduct our work with the well-being of our clients and our firm as a top priority.
Salary range: $95,000 - $120,000
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
Company offered benefits: Eligible employees are covered by medical, dental, vision, basic life, and long-term disability insurance. Eligible employees are also able to enroll in our company's 401(k) plan. Eligible employees will receive 15 days of vacation per year and nine paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
Beyond our competitive compensation, CORTAC offers industry-leading incentives that reward employees who bring new talent and business opportunities to the firm. If you are seeking an opportunity to be a part of a stellar team while growing your career and helping our clients succeed, provide your information below. We look forward to connecting with you!
The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.