Valcon is an acronym for Value Consulting as value is the central focus in everything we do. Valcon is a north-western European consulting, technology and data company based in the Netherlands, Denmark, UK, Sweden, Germany and Croatia.
Our mission is to combine premium consulting with deep technology and data knowledge to add value to our clients. With our capabilities, we help clients to create value in transformations, from operational strategy to implementation, supported by a wide array of IT tools.
Our main goal is to add value to our clients by combining our premium operations consulting experience with deep technology and data knowledge.
Making sure companies are in their best possible shape, fit for the future; that is the core of what we do. We identify opportunities and make them work. Thorough. Fast. Together. From strategy to implementation. From boardroom to shop floor. In short, we are a no-nonsense consulting firm.
Valcon are looking for a Project Manager who has a consulting background to join the team on a permanent basis.
Experience Required
* Must have experience/background in consulting
* Proven experience managing large-scale business and technology transformation projects.
* Proven experience of the application of Project Management methodologies, implementing governance frameworks
* Previous experience working within an Agile environment, preferable
* Proven experience of working on technology or data projects
* Relevant professional qualifications based on domain area expertise – Prince2, PMP, Agile, SAFe etc.
What will your role be?
* Assisting in development and providing ongoing maintenance of the high level and detailed project plans with our clients
* Run, plan and oversee all aspects of a project, and meet the project’s goals on time and within budget.
* Organise people, tasks and resources to bring about a successful conclusion.
* Ensure adherence to project change control processes and templates
* Drive implementation of best practice in risk policies and governance frameworks
* Experience of having effectively managed dependencies in major projects and programmes
* Progress reporting and risk management
* Excellent communication, stakeholder management, problem solving and analytical skills
* Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with senior management and key personnel
What responsibilities will you have?
* Ensuring successful delivery of projects
* Developing and maintaining high-level project plans
* Managing all aspects of delivery including scope, timeline, risks, issues and budget
* Inspire, coach, and motivate all members of the project team
* Contributing to business development, solution development, and the creation of proposals and associated marketing to support client and prospective client requirements
* Active involvement in the renewal of their engagement on assignments
* Contributing to the creation of collateral, the development of services, and associated marketing to enhance the capabilities of the Consulting Practice.
* Proactively embrace assessment and development processes to ensure the maintenance and enhancement of skills, knowledge, experience, professional insights, and competencies that underpin consulting value.
* Taking an active role in networking, events, and the personal and professional development opportunities.
WE OFFER YOU
The opportunity to work in a diverse and international environment with an informal culture, with a flat hierarchy, in which we cooperate across business areas and levels. You will be working with some of the most talented and experienced consultants, and you will become part of a value-driven company.
We care about results, not methodologies. But first and foremost, we care about people and how we can constantly challenge each other to become better. To do better. Your background is less important to us than your ability to create results, to create change. We prize excellence and ingenuity but know that both have to be grounded in reality. The reality of making our clients ready for the future.
APPLICATION
We will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on an on-going basis, so please send us your application as soon as possible.