Project Management Consultant

Acuity is seeking a Project Management Consultant to monitor and ensure consistency in Acuity’s project management guidelines, practices and philosophy to drive continuous improvement and excellence through the combined and collaborative efforts of Actuarial & Strategic Analytics, Business Consulting, Enterprise Technology, and Marketing. In this role, you will conduct regular audits and communicate findings, support project operations through consulting and training, compose training materials and lead training programs. You will serve as a knowledge resource to other departments for the enhancement of operations through projects and interactions, contributing to the overall strategic direction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Uphold Acuity best practices and consistency in project management through a variety of audits to ensure uniformity in application of standards, guidelines, and practices; perform individual and special audits as necessary.

• Create and conduct project management training programs, encompassing multiple frameworks, for both new hires and existing employees, collaborating with management on areas of opportunity. Develop training and resource materials, supporting current and emerging topics.

• Serve as a knowledge resource in the areas of guidelines and best practices around communication, change management, and projects delivered through agile teams or traditional project teams.

• Partner with management to identify, recommend, and implement changes in company policies, practices, and standards related to demand management, diverse project requirements, facilitating acceptance and adoption.

• Develop and maintain reference materials supporting Acuity best practices.

• Monitor trends and resources by maintaining memberships in external organizations and identifying opportunities to incorporate into Acuity practices.

• Proactively partner with stakeholders and the user community to advance new ideas and assure solutions meet customer needs and expectations.

• Display a positive, collaborative, and respectful attitude toward work, co-workers, the company, and others. Uphold Acuity core values and lead by example.

• Always represent Acuity in a professional manner.

• Embody Acuity’s Common Purpose and the Business Consulting brand as a Partner in Excellence and Innovation.

• Regular and predictable attendance.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s Degree or extensive direct experience.

EXPERIENCE:

3-5 years experience in executing complex or strategic organizational projects.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrates working knowledge of sound project management practices, including both traditional and agile frameworks.
• Works effectively with stakeholders, customers, and resources from varied disciplines.
• Excels in verbal and written communications, and interpersonal interactions.
• Displays strong capabilities in critical thinking, analysis, and creative design. Willingly pursues innovative approaches and solutions.
• Readily adapts to changing conditions, while remaining positive and productive.
• Effectively prioritizes, organizes, and accomplishes tasks in a self-directed environment.

*Acuity does not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization.*

This job is classified as exempt.

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $130,000 annually. This salary range is an estimate and the actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.