Senior Project Manager, Business Strategy & Transformation

Position: Senior Project Manager, Business Strategy & Transformation - 1898 & Co.

Description

At 1898 & Co., a part of Burns & McDonnell, we help clients transform their organizations through innovative business strategy and operational excellence. As a Project Manager for Business Strategy & Transformation, you will lead multidisciplinary teams of analysts, consultants, and support staff in the day‑to‑day management of consulting engagements. You’ll oversee projects from inception to completion, ensuring successful execution, client satisfaction, and delivery of high‑impact solutions on time and within budget.

This role is ideal for a strategic leader who thrives in dynamic environments and is passionate about driving change for clients in critical infrastructure and industrial sectors.

What You’ll Do Business Development

• Cultivate and grow client relationships through marketing efforts, project interactions, and strategic engagement.
• Identify new sales opportunities with clients and lead aspects of proposal development and submission, including project planning, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Advance new and existing client relationships, and interface with clients to discuss proposals and project‑related items.
• Lead proposal development, project scoping, budgeting, and scheduling activities.
• Set critical project objectives with clients and lead contract development and negotiations.

Project Execution

• Manage the full lifecycle of project execution, including scope, schedule, and budget.
• Ensure quality control of deliverables and analyze/communicate project status, risks, schedule, and costs to stakeholders.
• Lead multi‑discipline teams of engineers, consultants, and analysts; plan, organize, and communicate project personnel needs to department management.
• Develop and implement project execution plans tailored to the scope and specific client needs.
• Lead project safety, quality, progress, and financial audits and assessments as required.

Leadership & Mentorship

• Mentor and train less experienced staff on technical and business aspects of projects and the industry; serve as a recognized industry leader in your subject matter.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff.
• Support company initiatives and foster staff development and training.
• Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
• Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.

Technical Responsibilities

• Perform and lead advanced consulting engagements to help guide clients in strategic process improvements, technology advancements, and other strategic initiatives.
• Lead analysis, approval, and implementation of multiple project deliverables.
• Lead training of project teams, coordinate activities of multiple global practices/disciplines, and facilitate efficient, cost‑effective utilization of staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.

Why 1898 & Co.?

We value innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. Our culture emphasizes continuous improvement, professional growth, and making a meaningful impact for our clients. Join us and help shape the future of business strategy and transformation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, business, computer science or related field from an accredited program and 10 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge in project management, techniques, and procedures.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Experience leading technical aspects of consulting engagements regarding heavy industrial sectors such as power generation and delivery, and oil, gas, and chemical.
• Experience in consulting projects, client operations, or executing program management within the critical infrastructure industry.
• Understanding of general business and financial principles.
• Experience with communicating across business segments to understand project objectives.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job:
Project Management Primary

Location:

US-MI-Detroit

Schedule:

Full-time Travel:
Yes, 50 % of the Time About 1898 & Co.

1898 & Co. is a business, technology and security solutions consultancy where experience and foresight come together to unlock lasting advancements. We innovate today to fuel our clients’ future growth, catalyzing insights that drive smarter decisions, improve performance and maximize value. As part of Burns & McDonnell, we draw on more than 120 years of deep and broad experience in complex industries as we envision and enable the future for our clients.

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