As an Engagement Manager with GlideFast Consulting, you will be accountable for the management and delivery of ServiceNow implementation projects. You will provide oversight and management of resources, as well as scope, schedule and cost related to projects. Utilizing best practices for effective project management, you will lead project management and operational support activities to define work schedules and assignments, review deliverables, manage discrepancies and communicate effectively with the customer and team.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Develop and manage relations with key client stakeholders
* Partner with clients to provide best practice solutions in order to meet their business objectives
* Provide oversight and management of scope, time and schedule on assigned projects
* Manage projects using the GlideFast Engagement Methodology based on the ServiceNow Adaptive Implementation Methodology (SAIF)
* Develop Work Breakdown Structures and full project plans using MS Project or other project management tools
* Ensure PPM is updated on a regular basis with project state, completeness, risks and issues
* Ensure weekly status updates are communicated to clients and management
* Update resource plans on a regular basis as directed by management
* Ensure project collateral is delivered to clients in a timely manner and centrally stored.
* This includes, but not limited to, pre-implementation checklists, kick-off meeting and workshop presentation decks, project plans and meeting agendas/notes
* Collaborate with solution consultants, business process consultants, and developers to deliver solutions to the client
* Direct discovery workshops at client site and/or remotely to validate requirements for engagement
* Deliver measurable results within the appropriate timeline resulting in positive customer feedback
* Maintain consistent satisfactory CSAT scores
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
* 3+ years in a consulting position, managing professional service engagements
* 3+ years working experience leading implementations of (2) or more ServiceNow Mainline Application(s) (ITSM, ITBM, CSM, HR, ITOM, or other additional products) required
* Working experience with Agile required
* Working proficiency of ITIL required
* Experience with one or more project management software suites: MSProject, JIRA, ServiceNow PPM. Experience with ServiceNow PPM preferred.
* Experience as scrum master
* Experience providing effective, regular client project status reports
* Ability to document decisions, actions, and risks in detail and within a timely manner
* Maintain professionalism and an uninterrupted work environment during all client meetings and interactions
* Excellent communications skills required – verbally with all levels of customer IT and business management as well as written with technical assessments and project-related reports
CERTIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:
* ITIL V3 or V4 Foundations Certification required
* ServiceNow Certified System Administrator required
* SAFe Certification preferred
* PMP Certification preferred
What we offer?
Referral Program
Quarterly bonus opportunities for billable employees
Employee Recognition and Rewards- bonus opportunities for employee contributions and achievements
Professional Development through training and advancement opportunities
Work from home
Annual GlideFest Conference
Wellness Programs
Philanthropic Opportunities
EEO Employer
Apex Systems, LLC d.b.a. GlideFast Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact recruits@glidefast.com.