Project Manager - Client Delivery

Earley Information Science (EIS) is a growing professional services firm dedicated to helping organizations become a customer-driven, or AI-driven, enterprise. Backed by a deep history and outstanding reputation, Earley Information Science is a small company embarking upon a major growth trajectory in 2019 and beyond.

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to assume ownership of the planning and delivery of small to mid-size client projects. The project manager will also be asked to manage significant tracks / workstreams in a larger program structure. You will be joining a passionate, national team of experts with deep experience and relationships across a number of industries. This is a contract role with potential to convert to full-time employment.

Responsibilities:

Project Management

• Work with Engagement Lead and / or Client Partner to develop work breakdown plans, scope definition, and schedules for client delivery projects
• Manage the ongoing project schedule, milestones, resources, issues and risks
• Schedule and run internal delivery team design discussions and regular team stand-ups to support overall progress and identify potential issues in near real-time
• Coordinate with Engagement Lead and / or Client Partner to author and run regular status meetings with client and overall client communications plan
• Approve team resource time, and manage overall time to schedule and budget parameters
• Escalate issues and risks with Earley and client leadership, where needed. Develop and articulate risk mitigation plans

Solution Delivery

• When needed, work as business analyst to support and own research and analysis in support of overall project deliverable and team goals
• Serve as a QC checkpoint for final client deliverables, where applicable.

Core Values:

Ideal candidates must demonstrate EIS’ core values daily, including:

• Honesty and Transparency
• Sense of Urgency
• Practical & Results-Driven
• Stronger as a Team Than As Individuals

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience working in a professional service, marketing agency, or consulting organization
• 3+ demonstrated experience delivering information management or digital/web solutions in a project manager or production lead role
• Project management experience that includes scoping and executing smaller to mid-sized projects assuming full accountability for project success
• Demonstrated experience in at least one of the following areas: Product Data Management, Knowledge Management, Content Management, Customer Engagement (CRM, CDP’s)
• Working proficiency in principles of Information Science and Management, including Taxonomy and Information Architecture, Search, Data Quality, or Governance
• Experience in leading project lifecycle from ideation through handoff, with some demonstrated level of Agile/Scrum experience
• PMP or Agile / Scrum (CSM, ACP) Certification preferred
• Ability to frame a problem, approach and build and execute plans

Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with project management and collaborative software platform tools (JIRA, Basecamp, Asana, Slack, MS Project and Teams) Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
• Collaborative – Ability to work in a team environment
• Creative thinking and analytical problem solving
• Sound business acumen and analytical skills

Location & Travel Requirements:

• Multiple locations – Candidates must be US-based, Central / Eastern time zones preferred.
• Travel: 15-25%

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to careers@earley.com.