Senior Project Consultant

Monitor project progress by tracking activity; mitigating risks; resolving problems; publishing progress reports; recommends actions in accordance with stated procedureThis is a team-based position that requires strong interpersonal skills.**Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.****Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.** This position serves as a project management expert by 1) process mapping that supports the implementation of the Office of American Indian Health and Tribal Relations strategic plan, 2) and developing operational procedures and tools to track public health priorities and technical assistance needs, and 3) advising/consulting individuals and teams to implement and integrate these strategies in setting priorities and timelines, and monitoring and reporting on progress.

Project Management ExpertRequired Education: Bachelor's Degree Preferred Education: Master's DegreeRequired Skills: 8-10+ years of project management experience with no degree, minimum of 1-3+ years of project management experience with a degree. Strong negotiation skills; the ability to gain acceptance from others of a plan or idea and achieve a mutually beneficial outcome. Ability to form alliances with supporting organizations and work in a matrixed environment. Strong analytical and technical skills are required as well as expert knowledge of Microsoft Suite and Smartsheet.Preferred Skills: Experience with State Agencies a plus PMP Certification a plusThis position exists to support the Office of American Indian Health and Tribal Relations priority projects that improve the office's operational efficiency. The incumbent will contribute organization/coordination/mapping of the Office's projects that have statewide impact.This position serves as a project management expert by 1) process mapping that supports the implementation of the Office of American Indian Health and Tribal Relations strategic plan, 2) and developing operational procedures and tools to track public health priorities and technical assistance needs, and 3) advising/consulting individuals and teams to implement and integrate these strategies in setting priorities and timelines, and monitoring and reporting on progress.Responsibilities:Possesses relevant Subject Matter Expertise applicable to the business process, program or technology that is the focus of the position, or Project Management expertise if the role's purpose is in the domain of Project Management itselfGather, understand, and document business objectives, specifications, and requirements to process map a variety of public health projects.Identify and understand issues that may impact day-to-day operations.Estimates project levels of effort and resource requirements by using standard estimating techniques and tools, and by working with appropriate staff to understand scope of effort.Prepares project plans, schedules, and budgets by using project management tools such as Smartsheet.Role may support both current process improvements and maintenance along with new process development.Monitor project progress by tracking activity; mitigating risks; resolving problems; publishing progress reports; recommends actions in accordance with stated procedureThis is a team-based position that requires strong interpersonal skills.**Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.****Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.**