Senior Transformation Management Consultant

Job Description

Our values have led us to two decades of global expansion. Our Seattle team is a key part of that story, supporting many of the biggest names in tech with expertise in business transformation, strategy, and implementation. We are looking to meet talented candidates with at least eight years of client-facing consulting experience in program/project management, change management, communications, and business analysis.

We are especially interested in meeting consultants with a background in high tech, energy/utilities, retail, and non-profit. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

• ​​​Anticipate organizational changes that come with large-scale implementations and the change management and communications interventions which will be needed
• Generate and manage program/project charters including vision, governance model, high-level scope, goals, benefits, risk/issue management, and success metrics
• Identify and manage program dependencies between projects and milestones
• Drive project execution by advising the program owner via leadership meetings, facilitation, and coordination with all clients
• Coordinate and contribute to internal communications and readiness activity within the program team and with client groups
• Provide status reporting of progress, dependencies, issues, risks and overall program health
• Determine appropriate metrics and measures that will help the client measure progress, reinforce behavior, and adjust improve implementation results
• Coordinate with other initiatives to make sure there is a common understanding on timelines and other overlaps
• Build and maintain program sites as a repository for all project information
• Create reports, dashboards, and data visualizations (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
• Design and maintain a structured communications plan for executive and wider client updates, and internal program rhythm of business comprising of newsletter updates, program team meetings, functional workstreams meetingsand issues, and risk resolution forums
• Produce process documentation/workflows, knowledge articles and self-service guidance for business and IT teams
• Collect and document business requirements for project and process improvement/ automation efforts
• Implement a change request process and use it to capture proposed changes to the program plan of record including timeline, milestones, scope, customer experience and transition policies

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ consulting experience
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience leading significant business program management engagements with successful outcomes in complex organizations
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management principles and methodologies including agile/scrum
• Expert in the Microsoft Office Suite and Project Management frameworks
• Exhibit exceptional written and verbal communication skills and dedicated work ethic
• Experience consulting with Microsoft preferred
• A certification in one of the following strongly preferred: CAPM, PMP, Agile, Lean, Six Sigma, Business Analytics, Data Science, and/or Change Management

Additional Information

This is an opportunity to join a rapidly growing team in the Seattle area that serves some of the most exciting and highly respected businesses in the world. You will have the opportunity to provide clients with original thinking and customized solutions and you will often have the satisfaction of seeing the impact of your work on the business. We are particularly committed to a healthy work-life integration.

• Generous PTO, including paid Parental leave
• Healthcare that includes dental and vision, life insurance and 401K matching
• Career advocacy program that supports achieving personal development goals through coaching, collaboration, and real-time feedback
• Robust learning and development platform through the Sia Institute, 360 Learning App, Sia Blend App, Working Groups, US Training sessions, and reimbursement for continuing education and certifications
• Women at Sia Club
• Annual Seminar - a value add experience to network with your colleagues across North America and other regions
• Opportunities for geographic mobility if desired
• Work directly with clients; perks often include flexibility, shuttle… endless snacks

• Academic successes
• Consulting/Agency experience
• Data supported success stories
• Growth from failure
• Innovation and initiative
• Tools and training
• Cross-functional experience
• Extracurriculars

We are an equal opportunity employer that values collective diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Our goal is to develop a work environment where everyone feels safe to be their authentic self and valued as part of the Sia Village.