ABOUT BLUE SKIES CONSULTING (BSC) Our firm specializes in enabling strategic business transformation programs. We integrate technology, data, process, and people dimensions to design and deliver comprehensive solutions for digital and enterprise transformation initiatives. We are a specialty boutique founded by industry veterans with the mission of creating a community of professionals who are driven by relentless pursuit of excellence and who also value professional and personal quality of life. Our clients are our partners, and our relationships are the foundation of our firm. We support large scale global organizations in projects involving new technology implementations, corporate re-organization, and growth initiatives. We enable our partners’ success by connecting the dots across process, technology, data, and people dimensions. Our consultants drive program leadership and technology strategy, manage end-to-end enterprise data activities, and simplify organizational change.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Program Lead is the directly responsible individual for planning and ensuring the delivery of all project objectives in a business transformation initiative. The role manages leadership reporting, oversees project governance and drives execution across all project workstreams. CLIENT DELIVERY RESPONSIBILITIESThe Program Lead would have the following consulting responsibilities at BSC clients: Accountable for planning and managing the overall PMO framework, meeting and reporting cadence, risk and issue management, administration of project controls, and maintaining velocity of all project team activities. Manage all project escalations, devise mitigations, and drive mitigation attainment Structure and lead all relevant team meetings Manage the master integrated project plan and associated artifacts Manage leadership stakeholders and maintain positive relationships across the client organization Provide governance, oversight, and adherence to the agreed upon strategy or playbook Provide timely and accurate reports to leadership Proactively identify risks and mitigationsBSC RESPONSIBILITIESThe Program Lead would have the following expectations as a BSC employee: Meet or exceed billable utilization targets Function as an internal Engagement Manager to drive delivery success and build client relationships Volunteer and drive internal initiatives within the Journey to Excellence continuous improvement program Proactively participate in recruiting activities Meet expectations within the Relationship Sales Program and Targeted Account Selling business development activitiesCAPABILITIESAt a minimum, the Program Lead should have the following key skills, competency levels, and personality traits: Minimum 5-10 years of consulting experience (big 4 or equivalent preferred) Expertise in the following Program Leadership areas: Business Transformation Design Program or Project Governance Definition End-to-End Project Management (full lifecycle, with budget control responsibility) Project Mobilization Cutover Planning and Execution Mastery of verbal, written, and group communication at all levels across a global enterprise Interpersonal conflict resolution and mediation Expertise in bridging and integrating technology and business stakeholder needs Knowledge of current project management tools and methods, and expertise in rapidly learning new tools, processes, and methods Knowledge of SDLC and business transformation lifecycleSAFe, Agile, Waterfall, and other implementation methodologies Experience in the following business and technology areas: Knowledge of supply chain operations Understanding of organization change management principles and concepts Understanding of enterprise data management Experience creating and managing the following artifacts: Integrated project plans and sub-plans across a variety of tools Resource models across a variety of tools Life Sciences’ industry business operations and regulations highly preferred Management and operational KPIsAccomplished in clearly communicating complex ideas in written and verbal form coupled with keen emotional intelligence and polished etiquette to deliver insights, manage conflicts with diplomacy, and influence outcomes. Possesses mastery of group dynamics, with demonstrated aptitude for promoting collaboration, engagement from team members, and driving team productivity Poised and mission focused leader who can initiate and drive action in ambiguous circumstances Embraces the role of the servant leader who is passionate about team success, and first to get in the trenches to do the heavy lifting to drive outcomes Disciplined tactician with proficiency in resolving dynamic problems through agility and flexibility Personally invested in continuous improvement and innovation Broadly knowledgeable about enterprise operations management and business transformation project implementation, with subject matter expertise in specific domains Blue Skies Consulting provides competitive compensation tailored to qualifications and experience of each applicant. The annual compensation for this role varies, ranging from $100,000 to $300,000, depending on expertise and years of experience.
