Manager, Project Consulting

SUMMARY:

A division of The Adecco Group, Akkodis specializes in offering smart, comprehensive solutions to the technology and engineering verticals. We are seeking a Manager of Project Consulting who is solution-oriented and thrives on developing strong relationships between clients and teams. This role manages large-scale initiatives from discovery and design to technical development and implementation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in a client-facing project management or program management role on large-scale digital engagements. Are you adept at understanding and managing client needs and expectations as well as providing strategic leadership for a multi-discipline team? If you possess business savvy and strategic vision, paired with a strong understanding of implementation realities and appreciation for program and project management, then keep reading! 

The Adecco Group is one of the world’s leading HR Solutions Providers and global thought leaders. We are a forward-thinking, pro-active and enlightened organization that doesn’t just look to the future, but predicts it, all while helping to power the prosperity of the economies, societies and markets in which our clients operate. We work with businesses worldwide to provide tailored workforce solutions that meet their needs now, but also take into account their ongoing talent requirements. This is an opportunity to join a global brand that is committed to making the future work for everyone. That includes unlocking the potential of our own colleagues by embracing diversity and inclusiveness. Join our team and be part of turning disruption into direction and evolution into advantage.

• Developing project execution strategy and working with discipline leads and project teams to execute on plans, involving people at optimal levels to maximize utilization targets
• Managing profitability of assigned client projects by developing and negotiating statements of work, ensuring work is delivered on budget, and invoicing clients according to the proper terms
• Consistently identifying needs the client may not recognize and ensuring that approaches and solutions are linked to objectives and future needs
• Overseeing Cloud Enablement, Infrastructure Services and Application Modernization projects
• Consistently managing client expectations, ensuring delivery of the highest quality service, and soliciting and acting on client feedback
• Effectively and efficiently planning and prioritizing all deliverables and resources working across the account tracks for which you are responsible based on engagement strategy and work contracted
• Creating and executing project work plans and revising as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
• Identifying resources needed and assigning individual responsibilities
• Managing day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope
• Reviewing deliverables prepared by team before passing to client
• Effectively applying our methodology and enforcing project standards
• Minimizing our exposure and risk on projects
• Ensuring project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately
• Preparing reports for management regarding the status of the project
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Working within internal PMO to develop standards, templates, and best practices
• Assisting with developing a collaboration environment to post project data
• Resolving team conflicts as required
• Participating in strategic development of new business
• Participating in special projects and performs other duties as assigned

We want to set you up for success! To help us do that, here is what we are looking for from you:

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 5-8+ years of experience in Project or Program Management
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong presentation skills as well as proven ability to develop well-written documents and presentations
• Demonstrated ability to motivate, support and understand different project teams
• Deep understanding and awareness of product development and/or marketing platform development and experience tying project goals to business goals
• Self-motivated with excellent problem-solving skills and negotiation skills is imperative
• Experience with the development of large-scale digital solutions and a strong understanding of associated web development technologies and third-party applications and platforms is essential
• Mobile and social media/community experience an asset
• Competencies in PowerPoint and other common communications tools is required
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

It’s an exciting time to be part of our team. We’re proud to be a global thought-leader and care about doing the best job we can to ensure better futures for everyone. We do this by building our Future@Work strategy as a united team of 30,000+ colleagues with a collective spirit working in over 60 countries globally.  

You’ll have the opportunity to grow across a variety of interesting jobs and careers over our extensive portfolio of global brands. We empower our colleagues to work in the smartest, most efficient ways to achieve total balance between the demands of their jobs and their lives. That’s why we give you the autonomy and support you need to work in the way that makes you most productive, agile, confident, and insightful. 

Putting people first, pioneering with a collective spirit and always advancing with a growth mindset -that’s what we stand for at the Adecco Group. Here, we are all individuals with a unique perspective on the world we live in. That’s what makes us stronger. Whoever you are and whatever your background, you can be yourself. So, we aim to build on the attributes that make you, you. We offer a range of world-class resources for upskilling and development, satisfying your curiosity while the sharing skills, knowledge, and expertise to grow together.  

Do you want to make an impact where it matters most? Apply NOW!

We believe that having an understanding of the hiring process helps you to prepare, feel, and be, at your best. As a global, multi brand organization with multiple different roles, our application process can vary.

On our career site, you will find some of the key steps you can expect to guide you along the way.

As one of the world’s largest employers we believe in talent, not labels, and focus on the diverse and unique skills our people bring. We seek to foster a culture of belonging and purpose, an environment where everyone can thrive and feel engaged, and where difference is respected and valued. Our commitment to equity, equal opportunity, inclusion, and diversity is part of our broader commitment to respecting fundamental human rights across our value chain. The Adecco Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled 

The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records 

The Company may require proof of COVID-19 vaccination at time of hire based on client policies or certain regulatory requirements.  As such, TAG may require you to report your COVID-19 vaccination status at time of hire unless prohibited by a state law.   The Company will consider requests for exemption based on medical/disability or religious reasons, or additional reasons if permitted by state law.

The anticipated salary range for this position is between $105,300.00 and $193,600.00. Salary may be determined based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.   

Benefit offerings for full-time employment may include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans and reimbursement and retirement programs.  Available paid leave may include paid time off, parental leave and holiday pay.