Job Description

Contract roles are geared toward independent professionals interested in temporary or project-based work.

Sia Title: Project Consultant (Exempt Contractor)

Project Title: Program Manager

Level: Mid-Senior

Project Length: This is a temporary position with an expected duration of 12 months (with potential extension)

Project Hours: 40 Hours Weekly

Location: Hybrid/Seattle, WA (50% on-site)

The expected compensation for this contract is approximately $175K per year. The exact pay rate will vary depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to skills, experience, and location.

Key Responsibilities: Program Manager must have experience in working with cross-functional teams to document complex requirements in support of technology change initiatives within the global market.

• Manage the implementation of technical solutions (ERP solutions, data migrations, infrastructure related projects, network infrastructure, etc.)
• Work with the IT team and Business stakeholders in system implementations
• Translate complex technical concepts in business terms
• Provide clear, concise and direct narrative and reports
• Responsible for team management to bring about agreement between divergent points of view
• Responsible for scheduling, estimating project deliverables and financials
• Provide expertise with utility methods, techniques and procedures involved in budgeting, procurement and contract administration
• Effectively arrange resources and manage multiple medium to high complexity projects in a cross-functional environment
• Provide strong negotiating and critical thinking skills
• Provide strong leadership skills that can energize a multidisciplinary work team to respond to business needs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Masters degree a plus) in Program/Project Management or technical related field
• 5+ years of proven experience implementing technical solutions (ERP solutions, data migrations, infrastructure related projects, network infrastructure, etc.)
• Airline experience and SmartSheet experience plus
• Professional Program/Project Management certification from accredited institution a plus
• Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams to document complex requirements in support of technology change initiatives
• Demonstrated understanding of Project Management processes, strategies and methods
• Experience working in high-level collaborative environment and promoting a teamwork environment
• Strong business relationship management and communication skills
• Solid Project Management experience
• Ability to predict challenges and seek to proactively head-off obstacles
• Experience working with Utility companies is a strong nice to have
• Must be Customer-oriented, a positive, team-oriented and collaborative attitude, flexibility, an understanding of the business issues driving the need for the project, and solid work ethic are expected

Additional Information

At this time, Sia Partners does not intend to pursue employment with applicants who will require now or in the future visa by our company for work authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa, or any other non-immigrant status).

Project Consultant Benefits

• Statutory Time Off – Sick ​
• Medical, Dental, Vision: Eligible for Purchase Option
• 401(k) Participation: Eligible after one month of employment with matching and 100% vesting first day of participation

Our Commitment to Diversity

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) are part of Sia Partners’ DNA. Thanks to our expertise in several sectors and our international growth, our teams include a variety of experiences and cultures. We’re confident that promoting DEIB creates an environment in which everyone can reach their full potential.

Our global network, DEIB@Sia Partners, brings together our people worldwide to facilitate local and global progress, focused on the following areas:

• Gender equality (global Gender Equality Index score of 91/100 for FY19-20)
• LGBTQ+
• Race & Ethnicity
• Working Parents
• Disabilities

Sia Partners is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.

To learn more about our mission, values, and business sectors, please visit our website.

Sia Partners is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.