Senior Project Manager

About Us Catalyst Consulting Group is Government Technology Services Vendor, headquartered in Chicago that has been serving public sector clients for 35 years. We are unique because of the diverse skill sets which our collective team brings to our customers, including SaaS configuration, custom application development, cybersecurity, integration architecture, data migration, and management consulting.

Our technology toolkit includes Salesforce, AWS, Java, .NET, React Native, MuleSoft, and many other platforms, enabling us to deliver systems that revolutionize the way our clients manage internal and constituent-facing operations. We take pride in being a "one-stop-shop" for all our customers' information technology needs.

We are expanding our footprint across North America and look forward to starting many new projects in the next few months.

The Opportunity Catalyst is looking for a talented, inventive, passionate, and driven Senior Project Manager with a proactive mindset to lead large-scale technology-based implementations. This role is ideal for project managers with extensive experience leading Salesforce projects and implementations.

Responsibilities:

Create and share weekly status reports with client stakeholders, highlighting critical updates and escalating issues to senior leadership when necessary

Schedule and facilitate all internal and client-facing project meetings with key stakeholders

Manage project resources by ensuring availability, updating allocations weekly, escalating resource issues, and reviewing project timecards

Maintain and update project schedules weekly to keep the team and stakeholders informed and aligned

Manage project scope by engaging relevant stakeholders in discussions, assessing technical feasibility, and documenting changes through formal change requests

Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks by maintaining a project dashboard and a RAID log for each assigned project

Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, and partner with technical teams to review key deliverables such as system designs, architecture documents, personas, epic-level requirements, testing plans, training guides, and requirements traceability matrices

Maintain and oversee Jira boards: review ticket assignments, identify blockers or risks, and manage sprint cadence by starting/closing sprints as needed

Schedule and lead Scrum ceremonies, including daily standups and other agile events; occasionally serve as Scrum Master on larger engagements

Actively support system testing and QA by assisting with test plan creation, coordinating execution, and validating results

Occasional travel to client sites (typically quarterly or less) for requirements workshops, stakeholder meetings, or training sessions.

What you'll need to be successful:

8+ years of project management experience overseeing technical implementations

5+ years experience working in a technical consulting environment

5+ years familiarity with agile methodologies and agile project delivery

Proven leadership with a proactive mindset and hands-on approach

Solid technical background with understanding or hands-on experience in software development and web technologies

Excellent communication skills, both client-facing and internal

Strong organizational skills, including attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

PMP or PRINCE2 certification preferred

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification preferred

Experience in the public sector is a plus

Salesforce experience and/or certifications is a plus

Experience using JIRA is a plus

How we'll set you up for success:

Salary range of $135,000-$175,000*

Flexible, remote-first work environment (company headquartered in Chicago)

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans (US only). Company-provided computer (Mac or PC, depending on preference) Virtual and in-person social events Training & certification reimbursement Collaborative and inclusive work environment fostering innovation and creativity

• Compensation for this role varies based on several factors including qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and experience. US and Canada based applicants only.