Project Consultant jobs in United States

• Engineering graduate with strong IT background in implementation of windows clusters
• Certification in project management (PMP or Prince2)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in managing enterprise-level physical access control systems, preferably AMAG
• Must possess excellent oral and written English communication skills.

Specific Accountabilities

• Project planning - define the scope, objectives, and goals.
• RFP documentation and lead the RFP process for sourcing the right vendor for the project execution.
• Stakeholder management - internal teams, external vendors, and other stakeholders to keep the project humming.
• Timely delivery and scope management
• Allocate resources wisely—people, budget, and tools—to maximize efficiency.
• Asset capitalization in coordination with the fixed asset team
• Project risk management and maintenance of project risk register.
• Material quality inspection and material reconciliation.
• Execute and witness the testing and commissioning process.
• Preparation of communication plan and project reporting
• Oversee the security system vulnerabilities and remediate the vulnerabilities timely by applying windows patches, database patches, and application security patches.
• AMAG physical access system design & implementation in enterprise level along with high availability & disaster recovery set up using windows cluster.
• Conduct technology risk assessment in coordination with CISO team.
• Initiate and drive the IT change management process related to the physical access project.
• Conduct physical access control system security hardening and preparation of hardening report.
• Project documentation, project closure, and knowledge transfer.

1. Leadership and Team Management

• Leadership: Ability to lead and motivate diverse teams, fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment.
• Influence: Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including senior leadership, to align with program objectives.
• Conflict Management: Skilled in resolving conflicts and navigating difficult conversations to ensure positive outcomes for the program.

2. Strategic Thinking

• Business Acumen: Understanding of the organization’s business goals and strategy, and how to align program objectives to achieve those goals.
• Long-Term Vision: Ability to think strategically about the broader impact of the program and its alignment with long-term organizational goals.
• Decision-Making: Ability to make high-level decisions that balance competing priorities, resources, and risks while ensuring the overall success of the program.

3. Project Management Expertise

• Program and Project Management Methodologies: Deep knowledge of project management frameworks such as Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, and Lean, and the ability to apply the right methodology based on program needs.
• Program Management Tools: Proficiency with program and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Trello, Asana) for tracking progress, managing tasks, and collaborating across teams.
• Budget and Financial Management: Ability to manage large, complex budgets and control costs across multiple projects.

4. Risk and Issue Management

• Risk Management: Strong ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks at the program level, as well as resolve complex issues that may arise across multiple projects.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent problem-solving skills, especially in high-pressure or ambiguous situations.

5. Stakeholder Management and Communication

• Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to manage and influence key stakeholders, both internal and external, ensuring their needs and expectations are met.
• Effective Communication: Strong communication skills, including the ability to present program updates and complex information clearly to senior executives and diverse stakeholders.
• Negotiation: Skilled in negotiating project scope, timelines, and resources with stakeholders and vendors.

6. Change Management

• Adaptability: Ability to manage change and guide teams and stakeholders through periods of uncertainty or transition.
• Change Implementation: Ability to effectively implement and manage changes within the program while minimizing disruptions to the program’s goals.

7. Emotional Intelligence

• Empathy: Ability to understand and consider team members’ perspectives, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Self-Awareness: Awareness of one’s own strengths and weaknesses, and the ability to adapt leadership styles to different situations.