Senior Consultant, Enterprise Digital Transformation Project Manager

Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Consultant, Enterprise Digital Transformation Project Manager , to join our growing team of professionals.
Focused on inspiring organizations to transform and innovate, LGPG partners with municipal, county, regional, and quasi-governmental entities throughout the US to help them meet their biggest challenges. We partner with local governments at the enterprise level, as well as within and across departments, to meet the most critical needs of their community, emphasizing principles of equity and engagement. We take pride in tailoring our projects to recognize the work our clients do every day. We care about what we do, and we care about the people impacted by our work.
Our EDT practice focuses on working with municipal clients (cities, counties, schools, and special districts) to address business process transformation initiatives, including: process and policy assessments/gap analyses; software assessments and replacement planning; as well as providing client-side project management as clients implement new software solutions. Our team combines expertise in technology, operations, and software system processes to help clients navigate complex organizational and technological change.
We are passionate about the work we perform, supporting our clients and our own team members, and we have fun in the process.
We have worked with hundreds of government agencies throughout the United States. We understand the needs of public sector agencies, their fiscal constraints, and the commitment to serving constituents. Upon joining our EDT practice, you can expect to receive guidance from the supervisor(s), consultants, or principal in charge of an engagement or project within LGPG. Work performed will be closely supervised through coaching and training. With guidance from staff members of the EDT practice and LGPG, you will become familiar with the firm’s systems, operations, and relationships. The firm expects you to demonstrate flexibility, have a willingness to seek out advice, and exhibit an ambition for learning.
You will work with a mix of high-performing teams offering a variety of projects in a fast-paced environment with many opportunities for personal and professional growth. The successful candidate will be comfortable working with many different stakeholders within local government.
You will serve as a Project Manager, working with BerryDunn and our client project teams as they plan for and select new enterprise software systems. The successful candidate will lead software system assessment and selection/procurement projects involving many systems used by local governments including, but not limited to, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Human Capital Management (HCM), Customer Information Systems (CIS), and related best-of-breed software systems.
You will bring a mix of demonstrated project management capabilities, exceptional organizational and self-management qualities, strong leadership capabilities, effective written and verbal communication skills and a willingness to travel to build effective client relationships. You will be responsible for the day-to-day analysis of requirements, design and documentation while taking the longer view in your planning and communication. Your experience in planning for and selecting enterprise software for a public sector organization will make you a trusted advisor to our local government clients and a valued member of our team.
This team member will have the flexibility to be located out of either our Portland, Maine office, or as a remote employee based in the East or Central region. You will be joining a team that includes both office-based and remote colleagues. This position will support client engagements nationwide, primarily supporting large enterprise organizations. As a result, this position will require occasional work outside the selected candidates’ standard 8am-5pm business hours.
Travel Expectations: Willingness to travel 25-40%.
You Will
Be responsible for client engagements, leading the delivery of services to clients on time, within scope, and within budget, including assisting in creating written deliverables and other work products
Conduct and document stakeholder interviews, workshops, and requirements-gathering sessions with a variety of client stakeholders across departments including; information technology, human resources, finance, public safety, public works, and others
Analyze current-state client business processes and identify opportunities for operational and technology improvements.
Develop concise summaries, reports, and presentations of complex data for client leadership.
Extend yourself beyond the demands of current assignments and responsibilities and accept new assignments.
Participate in staff/team meetings and training and work effectively as a collaborator on multiple client projects.
Partner with client staff to develop and administer procurement activities, including: project scoping, Request for Proposal (RFP) development, software demonstrations, reference checks, site visits, and contract scoping
Communicate project and delivery status to our clients, team members, and other stakeholders, including the facilitation of client meetings
Supervise assigned team members on engagement teams, working with group managers to address development and performance needs to achieve a high performing team
Participate in marketing and business development activities, including writing blog posts, attending conferences, participating in industry groups, leading/participating in prospective client business development meetings
Reviewing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) opportunities for prospective new client work and assist with go/no-go decision-making, as well as proposal development in collaboration with BerryDunn ’s Business Development team
Perform assigned administrative tasks effectively and efficiently, asking questions when instructions are unclear
You Have
BA/BS Degree in a technical field or related, relevant work experience
4 to 8 years of professional experience, preferably in a Business/Technical Analyst or Project Manager role
While not a requirement, applicants with prior experience working within local government organizations, management/technology consulting experience, or prior ERP implementation experience, are strongly encouraged to apply.
A current PMP certification, the equivalent project management experience; or, the passion to obtain a PMP certification
Excellence in the areas of time management, flexibility, and attention to details.
Ability to balance multiple priorities to autonomously achieve quality results in a timely manner
Ability to work across time zones
Ability to use problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills to resolve project issues
Ability to remain highly responsive to internal and external communications
A positive, “can do” demeanor that encourages and motivates others
Strong computer skills
Experience facilitating meetings and public speaking with large groups
Ability to build and sustain positive working relationships with diverse teams
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapting to changing dynamics and priorities in order to meet established deadlines
High-quality communication skills, including both in written form and verbal
Knowledge of quality assurance/control procedures and demonstrated proactive problem management skills
Motivation to be a team member
Willingness and ability to travel
Compensation Details
The base salary range targeted for this role is $90,000 - 120,000. This salary range represents BerryDunn ’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. If an applicant possesses experience, education, or other qualifications more than the minimum requirements for this posting, that applicant is encouraged to apply, and a final salary range may then be based on those additional qualifications; co