Strategy & Design Project Manager

Our client seeks to understand how they can improve employment and training services to better meet the needs of Veterans and military spouses. We will help our client with designing a Customer Experience (CX) program to better understand the "moments that matter" and pain points that Veterans and those providing employment services that Veterans face.

This project will encompass conducting an environmental scan to understand the current state, facilitating interviews, conducting qualitative research, creating journey maps and personas. Project Role Responsible for: Set overall strategy for the project Lead and manage a team of 4-6 people Assist with service design and research efforts including leading or facilitating interviews, and focus groups, etc.

Lead the creation of project-specific deliverables, managing team contributions, and providing overall quality control Act as main client Point of Contact, managing relationships and reporting on status throughout the project to the Executive Sponsor and key stakeholders Develop implementation project plan and manage team toward completion of major milestones Create status reports for leadership outlining progress of project activities, monitoring and assessing project risks, and developing mitigation strategies in collaboration with Program Manager Work in parallel with communications lead to coordinate stakeholder activities and plan implementation Approach every day with a 'we' mindset and willingness to collaborate with and learn from teammates Independently manage time to complete assigned tasks or entire lines of effort as part of the larger client engagement Be a strong critical thinker who sees the big picture while staying delivery-driven Connect the big picture between project and client business/mission goals We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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