Governance and Project Lead (Hybrid)

Company: Southpoint Consulting, Inc.
Location: Washington
Posted on: November 14, 2024

Job Description:

Job Description Why work at Southpoint Consulting? We are not just a consultancy; since 2009 we have been a family of creative minds, solution providers, and catalysts for change. We are committed to achieving outstanding outcomes and enabling federal IT programs to excel. Our commitment to quality and our drive to create an impact distinguishes us in the consulting industry. What's our secret? A collaboration of top-notch talent, passion, and a whole lot of determination! At the core of our company is our value system. Respect, Inclusiveness, Integrity, Transparency and Excellence form the foundation for everything we do. This position will support a federal humanitarian and policy program through various program operations and management functions. Roles and Responsibilities The Governance and Project Lead will need to be proactive and willing to handle a variety of general administrative, project management, program management, and technical support duties. The ability to jump in and identify tasks and needs to support the team is key, as the program and team are very dynamic and integrated. Specific responsibilities will include: Work with other governance support staff and various stakeholders on deliverables and work products needed by the program, handle knowledge management, data analysis, and strategic program planning Support the PMO team by monitoring and evaluating also aspects of governance workstream project implementation Analyze and identify program task needs, work through complex issues, and communicate effectively to provide solutions to critical tasks and meet high priority deadlines Support the establishment and maintenance of project methodologies, governance, standard operating procedures (SOPs), documentation, and templates, produce high-quality documents and organize large amounts of information into a clearly communicated, meaningful format Develop federal IT governance body charters and establishing governance processes Help facilitate governance and the Program Office related meetings and forums Establish and maintain stakeholder relationships through effective communication, negotiation, and issues resolutions Develop Business Process Modeling (BPM) diagrams to map out processes, improve communications and efficiency, align operations, assess risks, and identify areas for improvement Prepare professionally formatted visuals using Visio and PowerPoint to include complex data tables and figures Ability to support and potentially manage PMO projects by applying effective project management principles Ability to develop and manage project management artifacts to include a WBS, Requirements Traceability Matrix, Risk Registers, Action and Decision Logs, Project Schedules and all other project related documentation needed to effectively manage projects Minimum Qualifications 5+ years of relevant experience supporting federal government customers Strong attention to detail with excellent proofreading, grammar, and composition Solution-focused and forward-thinking, taking ownership of tasks to research and provide new insights Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder relationship-building skills Expertise in developing and managing SOPs Expertise in business process modeling using Visio or a similar BPM tool Experience establishing and maintaining governance body processes and program artifacts Experience working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment as well as work independently Ability to analyze data and use analytic tools/software such as Excel Experience with Project Management tools and artifacts Experience working with Microsoft Project, Excel and PowerPoint presentations Must have a Bachelor of Arts or Science from an accredited university or college Authorized to work for any U.S. employer Ability to work a hybrid onsite/remote work schedule based on workplace policy Preferred Experience Experience working in Advocacy, Humanitarian aid, or International Policy Experience analyzing federal regulations and policy guidelines PMP training/certification Prior consulting experience Experience using Smartsheets If you are a dynamic and forward-thinking leader with a passion for driving innovation and collaboration in the public sector, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on government initiatives. Southpoint Consulting relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, as well as organizational and contract-specific requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $85,000 to $100,000 (Annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position, and is just one component of Southpoint's total compensation package for employees. Our benefit offerings for this position include tuition assistance and professional development, health, dental, vision, paid parental leave, company paid life and disability insurance, well-being, health savings, flexible spending, 401k with company matching, paid time off (PTO), and volunteer time off (VTO). Southpoint Consulting is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer who is committed to maintaining a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 5 - 10 years Salary: $85,000 - $100,000 Annual Bonus/Commission: No

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