Expert Velocity, a subsidiary of Point B, Inc., exists to match talented professionals like you with the team-oriented contract work you're seeking. Whether you're a seasoned professional looking to minimize hours while maximizing impact, or you're an educated, experienced professional looking to broaden your scope, we can connect you with challenging project work.
What makes EV different? You have access to Point B solution teams and partnership, plus you have the flexibility of maintaining your independence. You can pick and choose which engagements make sense for your professional development and have access to a management consulting practice to connect you to the work you want to pursue.
You can pick and choose which engagements make sense for your professional development and have access to a management consulting practice to connect you to the work you want to pursue.
Opportunity:
Expert Velocity is looking for IT Project Managers for an independent consulting position with our team in Chicago.
Responsibilities:
Work alongside Point B consultants on critical business and technology initiatives with top clients
Further the leadership skills you need to be successful as a management consultant
Build your skills and experience working across a variety of industries and functional areas
Create your unique career experience in an environment with a broad range of opportunities
Exercise your entrepreneurial spirit and maintain your flexibility as an independent
Required Experience / Qualifications:
Manage all aspects of IT/systems/technology related projects
Led project teams and/or work-streams
Utilized project management and SDLC methodologies
Ability to work in a matrix managed environment where many resources are embedded part time on a particular team
Escalate issues early and provide concise issue descriptions to upper level management coupled with recommended paths for resolution
Executive presence and good presentation skills
Dependable and solid follow up with a good 'customer service' attitude
Ability to be firm about deadlines
A strong bias for action and a passionate customer focus
Past experience as independent consultant or in management consulting
Financial services, healthcare, pharma, life sciences and retail industry experience is a plus
Bachelor's Degree in Business or Technology discipline preferred
Agile / Scrum certifications and/or training ideal
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When you apply for this role, your information will be personally reviewed by our talent acquisition team (not by a robot). You can expect to hear back within 48 hours with feedback if we think there could be a fit and what next steps look like.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.
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