Strategic Communications Managing Consultant
Apply Job ID 18891 Date posted 04/26/2024Job Family:
Operational Effectiveness Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
Guidehouse is seeking an experienced Business Operations Managing Consultant to join our Defense and Security Segment where you will play a crucial role in driving our projects forward, ensuring their successful completion, and inspiring our team to reach new heights. We are seeking a motivated and inspirational leader who can effectively manage multiple projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and deliver outstanding outcomes for large-scale programs within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Lead and manage the entire project lifecycle, from initiation to closure, ensuring adherence to project management best practices.
- Develop and maintain project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
- Review and monitor the Work Plan tasks, deliverables, and milestones to confirm that the project is on schedule
- Direct the completion of project tasks within estimated time frames and budget constraints
- Serve as a key contributor in preparing and reviewing project deliverables
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
- Identify and mitigate project risks, proactively addressing any issues that may arise.
- Monitor project progress, providing regular updates to stakeholders and senior management.
- Establish a Project Management Plans and Communication Plans
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment, promoting effective communication and knowledge sharing.
- Inspire and motivate team members to achieve project goals, recognizing and celebrating their contributions.
- Conduct post-project evaluations to identify areas for improvement and implement lessons learned.
- Interface with client daily and collaborate with project stakeholders, including stakeholders, from other related projects
- Develop performance metrics and benchmarks - Administer communication between the team members and project stakeholders, including:
- Reporting key metrics, milestones, and policies and procedures
- Working with the Project Team to facilitate proper communication
- Communicating with stakeholders to streamline communication
- Confirming that dashboard reporting is provided to stakeholders
- Managing communications channels to deliver messages effectively
- Establish and maintain controls to monitor budget and cost projections, resource allocations, and time reporting
What You Will Need:
U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance
Bachelors Degree
ELEVEN (11) or more years of experience helping organizations and executive leaders communicate policy changes and objectives to employees and other organizations through the development of strategies and work products
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Masters Degree
Proven experience as a Project Manager, successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
Law enforcement experience
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve exceptional results
Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management abilities, with a keen eye for detail
Ability to provide guidance and direction for specific projects or sub-tasks
Capability to manage multi-task projects
Experience drafting memos and developing infographics
Ability to facilitate meetings and present topics to diverse groups of functional and technical staff
Ability to work independently with minimal direction
Ability to anticipate and respond to management and client needs
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of staff within an organization
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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