Project Manager Job in Falls Church, Virginia US
Project Manager
CSC's Federal Consulting Practice (FCP) provides strategic consulting across a full continuum of comprehensive, holistic solutions optimized for efficiency, transparency and better business outcomes. FCP specializes in helping government agencies address their most complex business transformation challenges by streamlining business processes, modernizing IT infrastructures, promoting accountability and improving operations. Essential Job Functions Applies cross-industry and cross-functional leading practice perspective to business models to diagnose capability gaps and conceptualize potential business model alternatives and information technology (IT) implications (Business). Leads client in creating a compelling vision, principles, constraints, assumptions and performance metrics and goals that are associated with current and future state business processes (Business). Provides strategic advisory perspective to clients; provides information on current and latest trends and issues in their industry to help pinpoint major opportunities for change (Business). Uses Catalyst phases, activities and tasks as a basis for developing estimates and team plans (Methodology). Leads a team of 6-10 resources (company, client and third-party resources) in area of expertise to conclusion of a project phase (Management). Shares technical trend and best practice knowledge with colleagues and clients (Technical). Manages client expectations and balances the needs of the company and clients to ensure satisfaction for both (Relationship Management). Influences decisions and project direction at the executive level (Relationship Management). Identifies sales leads through established networks (Leverage). Develops proposal strategies and win themes; participates in sales calls (Leverage). Provides leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel (Leadership). Presents to large sized groups of key decision makers at the executive level; develops and communicates vision and purpose, encourages contribution and support from others. Contributes to proposal orals and division and company-wide events (Communication). Qualifications Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred Master's degree in business administration or related field preferred Seven or more years of consulting experience with management and operations strategy Experience working with CSC Catalyst and/or equivalent client-mandated methodology Experience working with quick-hit solutions that provide immediate benefit with little cost, risk, or need for coordination Experience working with company strategies, service offerings, products and capabilities Other Qualifications Five to nine years of additional relevant experience in two or more business or industry specialty areas Strong skills in developing compelling proposals that meet delivery excellence requirements Strong communication skills Ability to deal with and resolve ambiguity Ability to anticipate problems and take decisive action, giving regard to the impact on both the client and the company Ability to adjust personal style to different situations Willingness to travel