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ETS · 2 hours ago

Technical Project Consultant

Princeton, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

ETS is a global education and talent solutions organization that has been advancing the science of measurement for over 75 years. The Technical Project Consultant (TPC) is responsible for overseeing project activities to meet deliverables and business goals, ensuring successful completion of initiatives while managing resources efficiently. This role involves coordinating multiple projects, managing operational activities, and communicating effectively with stakeholders to resolve issues and mitigate risks.

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Responsibilities

Implement Technology and Research strategy consistent with individual business unit goals

Participate in the creation of technical project teams

Provide learning and development opportunities by sharing Subject Matter Expertise

Anticipate, assess, and mitigate issues, coordinating across teams as a single point of contact as necessary and escalate when necessary

Define, organize, guide, coordinate, monitor and execute the work effort to deliver new products, services and methods to business customers within defined constraints for time, cost, quality/scope

Accurately forecast time, resource needs and work estimates for required work

Effectively collaborate across Coalition, ETS teams and Domains to mitigate risks and solve problems in order to meet business commitments

Regularly update leadership on progress and status of assigned projects and ensure production goals are successfully met

Oversee and manage the assignment and completion of staff projects, task, and duties

Apply project management skills to perform ongoing review of program status; identify risks along with mitigation plans.Communicate effectively in writing and through verbal communications, face to face and through collaborative communication tools

Document project progress including implementation, timelines, issues, risks, and successes to maintain program course

Be able to communicate effectively to a wide range of people (including presentations/meetings), including effective and timely escalation when necessary

Identify and flag changes that need to be addressed. Changes may be internal to IT or broader outside of IT. Identify appropriate change owner/group and effectively communicate the change to the responsible individual or group

Client Management and project fulfillment while maintaining budget

Close the project, evaluate project success, document lessons learned and release project resources

Support UAT and OT

Adhere to ethical standards and comply with the laws and regulations applicable to your job function

Qualification

SDLC MethodologiesMicrosoft Office SuiteProject ManagementClient ManagementRisk ManagementDomain ExpertiseCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipAttention to Detail

Required

Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired is necessary

This position requires 10+ years of product or project management, software development management or management of progressively responsible program

Excellent project management and organizational skills

Comprehensive knowledge of -- and extensive experience in -- project management and SDLC methodologies

Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Access, PowerPoint, Project and Excel) is essential

Knowledge of ETS policies and procedures is desired along with the ability to interpret, apply and/or explain policies and procedures

Ability to plan, initiates actions, establish and meet deadlines in an individual or team environment to complete projects

Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail are essential

Understand relevant technologies and processes and be able to influence the work being done in the organization (e.g., team, group, vendor)

Keep up with current technology trend and best practices and be able to introduce innovations

Know enough about technology to be able to challenge the work being done in the project

Understand solutions and the teams' work. Effective management of the work and budget as appropriate for the role

Lead, motivate, and set a vision for the project teams

Proactively manage the project and the people as it relates to the project so that it meets the desired outcome

Demonstrate domain expertise

Demonstrates expertise in Project Management principles and/or Agile/Waterfall SDLC methodologies

Benefits

Multiple Business Resource Groups (BRG) for you to learn and advance your career growth!

Up to an additional 8 hours of PTO for volunteer work on causes that are important to you!

Company

ETS

ETS is a global education and talent solutions organization, enabling lifelong learners to be future ready.

Founded in 1947

Princeton, New Jersey, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.ets.org

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