Junior Project Manager (Consultant)

Description

*Only candidates in Washington State will be considered. We're on the lookout for a diverse range of talents to join our consultant roster, which we'll use for both current and upcoming client projects. We're recruiting project managers with various backgrounds for multiple roles, including Marketing, Operations, Finance, Technical, and Change Managers. Remote work options are available for many roles.*

As a Junior Project Manager (Consultant) for AG Consulting Partners, a typical day might include the following:

• Performing project management activities, such as tracking deliverables, creating status reports, managing resource plans, and monitoring achievement of project goals
• Supporting senior team members with the oversight of project delivery and help manage scope and identify change requests including tasks, deliverables, milestones, resources, and estimated costs
• Organizing complex communications channels for a fast-paced team
• Delivering unique technology and business solutions to clients across industries as a part of a team
• Working with clients to understand how their business processes work today, identifying areas for improvement, and creating process maps to demonstrate how changes will help them reach their goals
• Using quantitative methods and analytical skills to derive actionable insights, patterns, and outcomes from data

This job is for you if:

• You like helping people and don’t need to take credit for success. You’re patient and calm under pressure. You’re motivated and thrive in ambiguity. You know how to influence others without authority.
• You are great at holding people accountable and influencing decision-making.
• You’re humble. You view every experience as an opportunity to learn something new.
• You enjoy solving problems. You love taking on difficult challenges and finding creative solutions. You don’t get easily discouraged. If you don’t know the answer, you’ll dig until you find it.
• You pay attention to the details. As far as you’re concerned, anything worth doing is worth doing right every time. You stay focused, and nothing falls through the cracks on your watch.
• You think on your feet. You like learning new things, and you can learn quickly. When things change, you know how to roll with the punches.
• You communicate clearly. You can explain almost anything to anyone, and you’re comfortable communicating in writing and meetings.

Requirements

You have:

• 2+ years of client-facing consulting experience
• Residency in Washington State or Texas
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment
• Demonstrated desire to go above and beyond and hunger to learn and grow
• Ability to navigate and manage in an environment with a high level of ambiguity and diverse partner group
• Exceptional ability to implement and evangelize use of project management structures (e.g., project plans, weekly status reports and meetings, prioritized issues resolution log, risk log including mitigation measures, transition plans, etc.)
• Ability to develop and present prioritized findings and recommendations
• An interest in becoming part of a team of consultants who grow and share successes
• Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs, with the ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence

You might also have:

• An interest in learning how to lead and grow a consulting firm
• Experience with Visio, SharePoint, Power BI, and Microsoft Teams
• Minimum BA/BS degree from a four-year accredited university

Benefits

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The compensation for this position is tailored to reflect your unique skill set, relevant experience, and the current dynamics of the job market. We strive to ensure that our compensation package is competitive and fair, taking into account various factors to provide a rewarding opportunity for our team members.