Project Management Consultant

Essential Functions

• Uphold Acuity best practices and consistency in project management through a variety of audits to ensure uniformity in application of standards, guidelines, practices, and identify opportunities to improve project delivery quality; perform individual and special audits as necessary.
• Create and conduct project management training programs, encompassing multiple frameworks, for both new hires and existing employees, collaborating with management on areas of opportunity.
• Develop training and resource materials, supporting current and emerging topics.
• Serve as a knowledge resource in the areas of guidelines and best practices around communication, change management, and projects delivered through agile teams and traditional project teams.
• Partner with management to identify, recommend, and implement changes in company policies, practices, and standards related to demand and portfolio management, diverse project requirements, facilitating acceptance and adoption.
• Partner with portfolio directors, project delivery leaders, and business sponsors to support project and initiative prioritization, capacity planning, and portfolio-level reporting to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and enterprise value delivery.
• Develop and maintain reference materials supporting Acuity project and portfolio management practices, governance, and decision-support frameworks.
• Maintain enterprise project portfolio management tooling through configuration, workflow improvements, enterprise reporting, training, and user support.
• Monitor trends and resources by maintaining memberships in external organizations and identifying opportunities to incorporate into Acuity practices.
• Proactively partner with stakeholders and the user community to advance new ideas and assure solutions meet customer needs and expectations.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies, industry trends, and project management innovations; recommend improvements to enhance project delivery effectiveness.
• Display a positive, collaborative, and respectful attitude toward work, co-workers, the company, and others.
• Embody Acuity’s Common Purpose and the Business Consulting brand as a Partner in Excellence and Innovation.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Periodic travel may be required for industry or technology conferences, and training/professional development.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or extensive direct experience.
• 3-5 years experience in executing complex or strategic organizational projects, portfolio enablement, or project consulting; certifications in Agile or Project Management a plus.

Other Qualifications

• Demonstrates strong understanding and practical application of sound project management practices, including both traditional and agile frameworks, with the ability to independently plan, lead, and execute projects when required.
• Demonstrates understanding of project portfolio management concepts, including prioritization, value realization, capacity planning, and portfolio-level reporting.
• Works effectively with stakeholders, customers, and resources from varied disciplines.
• Excels in verbal and written communications, and interpersonal interactions.
• Displays strong capabilities in critical thinking, analysis, and creative design.
• Willingly pursues innovative approaches and solutions.
• Effectively prioritizes, organizes, and accomplishes tasks in a self-directed environment.

Benefits

Acuity offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous 401(k) contribution, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off, an Employee Assistance Program, and more.