Title: Project Manager - Project Governance
Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)
Terms: 12 Month Initial Contract + High Likelihood of Extensions
Job Summary: GSquared Group is currently partnered with one of our key enterprise clients, a Fortune 500 transport and logistics company based in Atlanta, to identify a strong Project Manager with a strong understanding of project governance, process improvement, and various project methodologies to join their team on a long-term contract basis.
The Project Governance Project Manager will be responsible for assessing, developing, and implementing project governance processes to ensure project success and alignment with organizational objectives. This role requires a deep understanding of project governance principles, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to analyze and improve existing processes. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders and subject-matter experts to identify gaps, create comprehensive documentation, and propose effective solutions to streamline and enhance project governance.
Key Responsibilities:
Assessment and Analysis:
- Evaluate existing project governance processes and identify areas for improvement.
- Conduct detailed assessments of current practices, tools, and methodologies used in project governance.
- Gather and analyze feedback from stakeholders and subject-matter experts to understand current challenges and gaps.
Process Improvement:
- Develop and implement new project governance processes that align with best practices and organizational goals.
- Propose and lead initiatives to streamline and enhance existing governance processes, ensuring they are efficient and effective.
- Design and implement metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of governance processes.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Facilitate meetings and workshops with stakeholders, including project managers, senior leaders, and subject-matter experts, to gather insights and drive consensus on governance improvements.
- Communicate process changes and updates clearly and effectively to all relevant parties.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure their needs and concerns are addressed.
Documentation and Reporting:
- Create comprehensive documentation for new and revised governance processes, including policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Develop and maintain process documentation, ensuring it is up-to-date and accessible to all relevant teams.
- Prepare and present reports on the status and impact of governance initiatives to senior management and other stakeholders.
Training and Support:
- Provide training and support to project managers and teams on new governance processes and tools.
- Act as a subject-matter expert on project governance, offering guidance and support to ensure adherence to established processes.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree or relevant certification (e.g., PMP, PgMP) is a plus.
- Proven experience in project governance, process improvement, or project management within a Program Management Office (PMO) environment.
- Strong understanding of project governance frameworks, methodologies, and best practices.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to assess complex processes and identify areas for improvement.
- Demonstrated ability to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including senior leaders and subject-matter experts.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to create clear and concise documentation and reports.
- Proficiency in project management software and tools.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
