Project Coordinator/Analyst for Change Management & Implementation

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Project Coordinator/Analyst for Change Management & Implementation for a REMOTE CONTRACT-to-hire assignment with one of our premier Management Consulting clients in Chicago, IL. Please note - this is NOT an IT Project Manager - the need is for someone able to be a functional consultant for a team that handles strategic planning, transformation, and change management functions all under the umbrella of Procurement. You'll play a pivotal role in the development and management of our strategic planning and implementation process for major workstreams where your work will directly impact our organization's success. With a dynamic environment fueled by innovation and collaboration, this opportunity offers the perfect platform for passionate individuals to unleash their strategic and organizational prowess. Don't miss out on the chance to be part of a transformative journey, where your contributions will redefine how we excel.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting Managers with functions such as strategic planning and implementation process, facilitating the development of quality outcomes.
• Achieve understanding of the implementation and management of the operating model (i.e., governance, tracking, performance measurement, talent and resourcing, development, etc.) for the same.
• Critical part of the role is to provide insight across the spectrum of work by connecting dots and raising or enabling the raising of substantive blockers. In doing so, you will provide information and insights to senior management for decision-making related to the portfolio, such as prioritization, resource allocation, and adjustments in strategy.
• Ensure that projects are on track, resources are allocated appropriately, and communication flows smoothly between project teams and leadership.
  
  

Required Skills :

• Experience with procurement functions in an enterprise organization highly preferred
• Experience with any major tools for project management functions - MS Project, JIRA, etc
• Candidates should be able to grasp things quickly, deal with ambiguity, and create structure.
• Excellent problem solving, analytic, and project management skills - often working on several projects at the same time, that requires artful orchestration and prioritization and the ability to play different roles
• A can-do attitude with a willingness to "roll up the sleeves"
• Outstanding communication skills
• Strong business acumen, data structuring, and quantitative reasoning
  
  

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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