Project Manager (PMO

Description

Project Manager (PMO) (US – Remote)

Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and varied group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through different perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth — for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.

The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Sikich, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you.

Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Sikich has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice.

Do you want to work with other skilled practitioners and serve clients in a way that makes a difference? Are you seeking a supportive environment backed by a deep and extensive set of skillsets? Are you ready to make an impact and be acknowledged for your contributions? If you answered yes to these questions, we see a mutually beneficial and gratifying relationship on the horizon!

As a Project Manager aligned to our Data and Application Cloud Services (DACS) team, you will lead complex, high-impact client engagements that may involve multiple work streams, diverse stakeholder groups, and cross-practice collaboration. You will ensure successful project delivery while aligning with client expectations, contractual commitments, financial targets, and strategic objectives. As a Project Manager aligned to our Data & Application Cloud Services (DACS) team, you will lead client engagements while partnering closely with Senior Project Managers, Practice Leadership, and technical delivery teams.

This role is ideal for a project management professional ready to take the next step in their consulting career by leading increasingly complex cloud transformation initiatives

• Manage medium to large client engagements from initiation through successful delivery, partnering with PMO and Practice Leadership as appropriate.
• Coordinate cross-functional delivery teams to achieve project objectives while maintaining alignment to scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Manage project plans, dependencies, risks, issues, and action items across multiple work streams.
• Support project financial management, including forecasting, budget tracking, revenue recognition, and project profitability.
• Drive disciplined scope management and facilitate change requests in accordance with contractual commitments.
• Proactively identify project risks and develop mitigation plans before they impact delivery.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, delivery teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Present project status, financial health, risks, and recommendations to client and internal stakeholders.
• Utilize delivery health indicators to proactively identify emerging risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management standards, methodologies, and delivery best practices.
• Demonstrates ownership and accountability for successful project delivery.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with technical and business stakeholders.
• Effectively manages multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Sound business and financial judgment with an understanding of project profitability.
• Proactively identifies risks and drives solutions before they impact project outcomes.
• Thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to continuously learn and grow.
• Communicates confidently with project teams, clients, and leadership.

• 3 to 5 years of project management experience, preferably within consulting, professional services, or technology organizations.
• Experience leading medium to large technology implementation projects.
• Experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, and risks.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience supporting project financial management, forecasting, and reporting.
• PMP certification (or progress toward certification) preferred.
• Experience supporting cloud migration or cloud implementation projects is preferred. Google Cloud Platform (GCP) experience is a plus.
• Experience supporting stakeholder engagement, communication planning, business readiness, or user adoption activities during technology implementations.
• Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or…