Lead Consultant (Project Manager)

LEAD CONSULTANT (PROJECT MANAGER)WHO WE ARE Apex Systems is a leading global technology services business that incorporates industry insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients’ digital visions. We provide a continuum of services, including strategy and enablement, innovation and productivity, and technology foundations to drive better results and bring more value to our clients. Apex transforms our customers with modern enterprise solutions tailored to the industries we serve. Apex has a presence in over 70 markets across North America, Europe, and India. Apex is a part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated (NYSE: ASGN). To learn more, visit www.apexsystems.com. At Apex Systems, we prioritize professional development, work-life balance, and fostering a collaborative culture. We value our team's well-being and recognize the importance of building strong relationships. That's why we organize regular team-building events and philanthropic days to give back to the community - fostering a sense of purpose and fulfillment among our team. Join us for career advancement, innovative solutions, and a supportive environment focused on your success. JOB DESCRIPTIONApex is seeking a dynamic Lead Consultant with strong consultative skills to act as a Lead Project Manager, Internal Practice Consultant within our Consulting Practice as part of our Apex Systems Solutions Delivery Organization. This role is best suited for someone with a deep understanding of organizational operating models, various Agile frameworks and best practices, to support all elements of the enterprise, including tools, process and people perspectives. An ideal candidate shows a passion for mentoring, communicates clearly, leverages tact in dealing with all levels of personnel while creating a compelling vision of the end game. The Lead Consultant will also provide subject matter expertise and will help to mentor Apex Systems’ internal Consultants in their career growth and development. This role will be responsible for meeting client deliverables and internal consulting practice contributions and leadership. This role may require travel. Employees who are not actively deployed on a client project and reside within a one-hour commute of an Apex branch office are expected to work onsite at least once per week. RESPONSIBLITIESBuild strong client, industry, and technical community relationships and represent Apex Systems as leaders in Industry and Professional events and communities. Develop and maintain strong internal and external customer relationships.Demonstrate expert-level technical knowledge, skills, and effective professional consulting skills. Serve as a subject matter expert. Build trust and respect among internal and external stakeholders and model collaborative teamwork.Provide thought leadership to inspire others about agile principles and their benefits, create an engagement roadmap, communication plan, and any necessary reports for client delivery.Evaluate the culture and structure of the organization, collaborate with client staff to establish a long-term vision and guiding principles, identify obstacles and impacts of initiatives, and create strategies that ensure successful implementation.Manage the day-to-day engagement delivery including Engagement Kick-off (Launch) process, EDRM review, financial and risk management, sales and engagement practice support, and manage client expectations in conjunction with Solution Sales LeadOversee and ensure all deliverables are met in alignment with the Statement of Work.Support a shift to product-centric delivery versus project-centric delivery through various education and tactical recommendations. Make recommendations to align the organization, define roles and responsibilities, and support major structural changes needed to optimize transformation outcomes.Lead and oversee team day-to-day work priorities, track agile metrics, and help communicate these to the team and stakeholdersOversee delivery planning, handle project risks, prepare documentation, and assist in team development by supporting their commitments, eliminating obstacles, and utilizing organizational resources to enhance project work capacity.Develop metrics and track/evaluate performance of projects, services and initiatives. Develop workflows, dashboards, metrics and reports to provide the teams with meaningful operational/performance metrics and status reports. Support ad-hoc reporting, including KPIs / team-level metrics, etc. and materials for managers as needed. Support Product Owners in managing expectations for project deliverables, managing stakeholder communications and helping to implement an effective system of project governance. Work with Executives and Leadership to evaluate and recommend adjustments to annual funding practices and intake processes.Help implement new ways of thinking and working while creating a culture focused on value delivery and continuous improvement.Strate