Associate Project Manager - Only Who worked with State Government projects- Remote

Description

• We have a consulting opportunity for an Associate Project Manager for state contracts. The technical requirements for this position are below. The job is 100% remote; the duration is 6 months with a possibility of extension. PMP certification is not required but preferred. Background clearance and onboarding may be required for the assigned project. Please make sure that any proposed candidate has met the requirements.

Summary:

• Engages in a role that directly supports the Project Management Office (PMO) in an effort to achieve the strategic goals of the Consulting Division. Leverages domain and industry expertise. Interacts with internal staff, clients/customers, Business Units, subcontractors, and applicable departments at SAS.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Defines and implements standards and best practices to foster collaboration across all areas of global consulting.
• Supports Program Managers to facilitate and enhance the value and quality of project/program delivery.
• Leverages internal knowledge of processes/procedures, methodologies and best practices to support PMO.
• Manages and/or supports the development and execution of strategies and/or programs for the PMO.
• Engages in the project life cycle implementation process to facilitate and support the successful delivery (i.e., resource requests, contracts reviews, service agreements/work orders, project plans, invoices, forecasting, timesheet management, budget tracking, etc.).
• Analyzes existing business problems and develops plans for improvement.
• Identifies opportunities for streamlining processes and drives implementation of initiatives related to these opportunities.
• Support the standardization of project delivery through consistent application of review and audit practices.
• Analyzes business propositions and plans, investigates options, and recommends most appropriate course of action.
• Builds relationships with internal clients that characterize partnership, cooperation and trust.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
  • Good organizational and problem solving skills
  • Good understanding of functional area
  • Ability to give attention to detail and accuracy
  • Able to work effectively with customers, both external and internal
  • May travel as business requirements dictate at management discretion
• Complexity:
  • Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Builds productive internal/external working relationships.
• Supervision:
  • Normally receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments.
• Problem Solving:
  • Developing professional expertise, applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.
• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business, Computer Science, or related field
• Experience:
  • Typically requires two years relevant experience
• Equivalency:
  • Equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered in place of the requirements stated above.

Cleo Consulting is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled)