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Burwood Group, Inc

Sr. Technical Project Manager W2 Contract at Burwood Group, Inc

Burwood Group, Inc Chicago, IL

Job Description

Role Type: ContractWork Status: W2Duration: (6 months with possible extension)Location: Remote / United StatesEligibility: U.S. Citizen / Green CardStart Date: ImmediateTravel: up to 5% as neededCompensation: up to $80/hr.  How Youll Make an Impact Burwood Group is seeking a Contract Sr. Project Manager to lead a critical transformation project for a major client in the freight industry. This long-term contract centers on a large-scale initiative requiring hands-on operational oversight and the ability to manage multiple concurrent work streams. The ideal candidate is exceptionally organized structured and able to drive alignment across stakeholders the client and Burwood project teams.Lead end-to-end project delivery across multiple client initiatives safeguarding quality scope and profitability.Oversee and coordinate several work streams simultaneously ensuring all are on track and aligned with project goals.Create and maintain comprehensive project roadmaps milestones and success metrics.Manage project timelines deliverables keep teams on task and ensure all deliverables are met on schedule.Track progress risks and dependencies while reporting to leadership and governance bodies.Package and deliver weekly project health status reports for executive presentation.Assist with strategies to identify risks and develop mitigation plans.Qualifications : Your Strengths in Action  5 or more years of experience leading complex technology and business transformation projects.Demonstrated expertise in managing multiple work streams within large-scale projects.Highly skilled in the development and execution of communications planning.Strong leadership and decision-making abilities; solution-oriented and productive.Exceptionally organized structured and able to keep teams focused and on task.Able to handle a wide variety of personalities and foster collaboration.Quick learner who adapts rapidly to new environments and challenges.Versed in managing work in both Waterfall and Agile delivery frameworks.At least one Project Management-centric certification preferably PMP or CSM.Competent in building presentations process value mapping workflow diagrams and SOWs.Required experienceExperience with JIRA is required.Proven experience managing large enterprise-wide system change projects.Preferred qualificationsExperience leading projects in the freight/logistics industry.Additional Information : Life at Burwood Our employee-owned culture is the foundation of how we work and grow together. Our team is driven innovative and always ready to support one another. Heres what you can expect as a contractor and part of our team: Health & Wellness Health dental and vision insurance Financial Well-being 401(k) and Roth 401(k) savings plans with company match Belonging & Culture We are not intent on being the largest company but rather the best. These are the words we live by. We welcome top talent regardless of gender race ethnicity sexual orientation disability religion or age.   By embracing all cultural backgrounds life experiences perspectives and ideas we not only continue to strengthen our company culture but also foster innovation and drive organizational success. We believe that diversity fuels creativity and enables us to deliver exceptional results for our clients. Remote Work : YesEmployment Type : Contract Key Skills Abinitio,Editorial,Account Management,Drafting,Android Development,Brokerage Experience: years Vacancy: 1

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