[Remote] Project Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Corner Alliance is a consulting firm that provides meaningful results for government clients. The Project Manager will lead a Federal R&D agency PMO, manage a consulting team, and oversee portfolio and project planning, execution, monitoring, stakeholder engagement, strategic communications, and contract management. The role supports clients focused on public safety communications and emerging technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead the established and successful R&D PMO to support the clients with portfolio management, impact measurement, stakeholder engagement, strategic communications, and leadership team strategy support
• Leverage the successful model of the PMO while bringing new efficiencies to the project team
• Quickly establish, develop, and foster positive rapport with federal government clients and partners in a professional, fast-paced, technical environment
• Manage and identify efficiencies or tools to improve existing/new organizational processes
• Continue and improve the quality assurance program of the PMO
• Manage a consulting team’s daily/weekly/monthly activities with total quality management approach to meet and exceed all expectations while managing scope, resources, and budget
• Assist with the logistical planning, design, facilitation, and follow-up reporting for stakeholder workshops and conferences on behalf of the program
• Drive stakeholder partnerships with commercial industry, academic programs, and other government organizations
• Provide career development and coaching for team members
• Evolve into a subject matter expert and master required skills
• Spearhead ‘action planning’ and implement new, creative initiatives
• Carry out our Commitments to Deliver, Grow, and Thrive

Skills

• 6 or more years of experience
• BA/BS degree and 6+ years of experience in relevant project management field
• Experience working with R&D agencies in the Federal government
• Comfortable working at a strategic level while leading production of high-quality client deliverables
• Previous experience managing a portfolio of projects with a ‘total quality management' approach
• At least 2 years of experience managing people, including career planning, providing feedback, and performance reviews
• Direct experience working on a daily (face-to-face) basis to advise senior-level clients
• Receptive to all forms of feedback from clients and colleagues, and proactive to make changes
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance
• Skilled in problem-solving with a flexible approach toward stakeholders
• Demonstrates an unflappable attitude even when faced with changes or adversity
• US citizenship and the ability to pass public trust clearance or suitability
• PMP

Benefits

• 401k matching (4%)
• PTO (3 weeks to start, 4 weeks (2-5 years) and 5 weeks (5 years+))
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• FSA accounts
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave
• 11 paid holidays (including your birthday off)
• Fitness reimbursements
• Cell phone reimbursements
• Monthly all hands update meetings
• Annual in-person all hands team building day and evening out
• Regular check-ins for professional growth goals
• Semi-monthly one on one performance manager meetings
• A social team that coordinates monthly events
• Use of technology like Slack to keep us connected and collaborative
• A company culture dedicated to a highly engaged team

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