Project Specialist

Project Specialist 1

Location: United States

Job :

Type: Regular Full-Time

# of Openings: 1

Category: Mythics Consulting

As a federal government contractor and a recipient of federal funding, Mythics and Emergent are required to abide by the Drug-Free Workplace Act, which requires a drug-free workplace. All candidates must undergo a pre-employment drug test. Marijuana, including medical marijuana, is a controlled substance under federal law and will be screened for.

Mythics is an award-winning Oracle systems integrator, consulting firm, managed services provider, and Oracle platinum resale partner founded in 2000. We specialize in Oracle technologies and business processes, offering procurement and Oracle systems integration expertise across cloud, software, support, hardware, engineered systems, and appliances.

Enjoy tailored benefits with flexible options:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plans
• Premier 401k retirement plan with corporate matching and a 529 college savings plan
• Tax-advantaged Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account options
• Legal resources

Exclusive benefits for full-time employees include:

• Generous work/life balance opportunities supported by a PTO bank, paid holidays, leave programs and additional flex time off
• Employee referral program
• Employee recognition, gift and reward program
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Remote or hybrid work options
• Engaging company events such as team building activities, annual awards and kick-off parties
• Health and wellness-focused activities
• Relaxation spaces
• In-office gourmet coffee, tea, fresh fruit and healthy snacks
• Corporate GREEN approach – tracking energy consumption for reduction and purchasing only environmentally friendly products for our offices

The Project Specialist 1 is the first level professional role for project management in the PMO team. This role is responsible for managing the delivery of customer facing Consulting projects of lower to medium dollar value, risk, and complexity, consistent with client requirements and procurement policies/procedures. This role works under general supervision, developing, recommending and implementing approaches to solutions, handling moderately complex assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative.

• Lead and manage projects with 1 to 5 technical consultants
• Handle status reporting – authoring, communications, impact/risk assessments
• Lead management and account meetings with insights on schedule, scope and budget
• Work with Technical Team Leads to ensure objectives in scope and well represented in the plan
• Manage all stakeholders and build strong customer and subcontractor relationships
• Serve as the primary project point of contact for clients
• Coordinate support of urgent and complex issues
• Assure scope and requirements monitored and controlled throughout the project
• Seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen relationships
• Manage day‑to‑day client interaction, identify needs and evaluate alternative solutions
• Present project quality, client and team satisfaction, and success metrics during review meetings with the managing director
• Track and report weekly on percent complete, schedule, burn, earned value, slippage, issues, risks, opportunities and other key indicators
• Maintain accurate issues and risk tracking documents with mitigation plans
• Accurately forecast revenue, profitability, margins, bill rates and utilization
• Track and report team hours and expenses weekly
• Manage project budget and profitability
• Determine appropriate revenue recognition, ensure timely invoicing, and monitor receivables
• Conduct weekly meetings with the Project Accountant
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations Director, and Account Manager to align expectations, deliverables, dependencies, risks and progress
• Secure sign off on deliverables or documentation when appropriate
• Communicate progress, risks, expectations, timelines and milestones to clients and team
• Complete special projects as assigned

• Perform all other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 0-2 years of experience in…