Softchoice · 2 hours ago
Director, Digital Project Management
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$146K/yr - $183K/yr
15+ years expSoftchoice is a software-focused IT solutions and services provider that helps organizations become agile and innovative. The Director of Digital Project Management will manage the delivery of AI development initiatives, lead cross-functional teams, and drive project management best practices to ensure high-quality deliverables for clients.
Cloud ComputingCollaborationInformation Technology
Responsibilities
You will be accountable for the entire project lifecycle on digital projects, working alongside the commercial & strategy teams and managing multidisciplinary teams from Strategy, Research, & AI
Key participant in the business development process; leading business development efforts from a delivery perspective and coordination of team sales enablement and new business pitch efforts
The role is client facing, managing all communication channels (meetings, workshops, email & documentation) and forums within the project
Assigned to large and complex projects, you'll be expected to raise risks early and find solutions to fit the client's needs whilst sticking with project expectations
Manage the technical, business and personnel aspects of consulting and development engagements
Manage the invoicing, backlog and resource management activities for the assigned engagements in coordination with the Digital Operations and Managing Directors
Oversee multiple AI or delivery teams at once, provide leadership, guidance and standardized process, reporting and client communication
Ensure deliverables are of the highest quality to promote client satisfaction
Ensure key project management deliverables are produced such as project charters, project plans, resource plans, risk mitigation plans, change management plans, etc
Serve as a key member of the solution delivery team by facilitating requirements/design sessions and producing deliverables
Monitor project team engagement and performance and provide feedback; ensure involvement of the appropriate teams and individuals during each project phase
Develop strong client relationships
Assist in develop overall estimates of the effort / resource requirements / schedule
Lead the risk assessment efforts during the proposal process and recommend appropriate risk mitigation strategies
Drive development of the AI Project Management discipline including identification and implementation of AI project management best practices
Lead team development including AI Project Manager mentorship and performance evaluation; manage workloads and project assignments
Provide oversight and guidance on digital team tools and organizational processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
At least 15 years of Project Management experience with at least 2 of those in the AI Tech space
Demonstrated experience managing, reviewing and analyzing project scopes, budgets & resources to include change and resource requests
Proven experience working with and managing multidisciplinary teams both internally and externally as required from strategy, research, AI
Exhibits superior communication skills, both oral and written; is clear, concise, sincere and persuasive. Is also a good listener and shows an interest in what others have to say
Advanced problem-solving skills; ability to identify and remove roadblocks
Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional teams and driving team engagement. Ability to enable direct and healthy communications across all team members
Confident in both client engagement and operational / delivery management
Strong scope management and ability to set programs up for success
Excellent documentation skills
Excellent time management skills
Takes ownership and responsibility for work, is proactive
Demonstrates initiative and creativity in all work efforts. Pursues objectives beyond what is required or expected. Able to mobilize and empower others
Ability to plan and manage at both strategic and tactical levels to consistently meet/exceed planned objectives
Extensive experience in digital climates both creative and technical and the ability to measure success of such efforts
Demonstrated ability to work alongside a small internal staff and external partners where necessary
Effective facilitation and public speaking skills and presence
Agile/ Scrum experience working within an agency or design/tech consultancy
Demonstrated ability to mentor Digital Project Team members, manage and develop an internal team
Ability to architect and implement team-wide digital project and resource management best practices tools and processes
Benefits
Cell allowances
Annual bonus
Commissions
Comprehensive benefits plan
Competitive perks that start on day one
Company
Softchoice
Softchoice provides technology services and solutions for people to be engaged, connected, and creative at work.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Birch Hill Equity Partners
2024-12-31Acquired
2021-05-27IPO
2013-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Andrew Caprara
President & CEO
Jeff Reis
SVP - IT & Workplace
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