Employment Classification: W2 Temporary Project Consultant

Sia Partners is a next-generation consulting firm dedicated to creating state-of-the-art narratives for transformation and innovation and deploying them at scale. Our goal is to deliver superior value and tangible results to our clients as they navigate the digital revolution and achieve transformations which generate a positive impact. Our global footprint and expertise in more than 40 sectors and services allow us to enhance our clients’ businesses worldwide. We guide their projects and initiatives in strategy, business transformation, IT & digital strategy, and Data Science.

We are working with a client who is in need of a Jr. Project Manager with DevOps experience. This contractor will help in contributing and enhancing the DevOps environment throughout the organization. The Jr. Project Manager will also be responsible for managing DevOps projects in an agile environment.

Project Length: 6 Months plus

Compensation Range: Dependent upon years of experience, education, and relevant certifications.

Location: Hybrid; some travel to King of Prussia, PA

Responsibilities

• Create and manage project schedules and activities, track project spending, and ensure all project tasks are documented appropriately and completed on time.
• Work with DevOps Business Stakeholders and IT to gain an understanding of goals and outcomes
• Assists in the preparation of program meeting materials and presentations.
• Analyzes processes, identifies potential risks within the projects, proactively manages issues and resolves problems, and makes recommendations for optimizing resources and ensuring task completion.
• Monitors and summarizes progress of projects and manages project planning and status meetings.
• Compiles and provides timely, concise project status, issue, and spending reports for management.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with team members, vendors, and other departments involved in the projects and builds consensus among multiple functional leads relative to project scope, task execution, staffing, and issue resolution.
• Performs additional assignments and projects as directed.

• Bachelor's degree in in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field
• 3+ years of experience as a Project Coordinator or Project Manager within a PMO in an Agile environment.
• 1-2 years of experience in DevOps is required.
• Highly organized with strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of management.
• Strong sense of urgency with the ability to identify and manage priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to be persuasive and assertive.
• Ability to multi-task and work both in a team and independently
• Flexible and adaptable with the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Office Suite including MS Teams, Outlook, Word, Visio, Project, & PowerPoint; must have excellent Excel skills.
• Ability to see the big picture and the importance of this role in the team.
• Familiar with standard project management concepts, practices, and procedures

Our Commitment to Diversity

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) are part of Sia Partners’ DNA. Thanks to our expertise in several sectors and our international growth, our teams include a variety of experiences and cultures. We’re confident that promoting DEIB creates an environment in which everyone can reach their full potential.

Our global network, DEIB@Sia Partners, brings together our people worldwide to facilitate local and global progress, focused on the following areas:

• Gender equality (global Gender Equality Index score of 91/100 for FY19-20)
• LGBTQ+
• Race & Ethnicity
• Working Parents
• Disabilities

Sia Partners is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.

To learn more about our mission, values, and business sectors, please visit our website.

Sia Partners is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.