PMO Support Specialist

Overview

LMI is seeking a skilled PMO Support Specialist at a consultant level to support the United States Postal Service (USPS). The PMO Support Specialist will be part of an LMI team who will provide guidance and structure for LMI’s federal government clients in regard to project management best practices, as well as support the execution of an enterprise project management office. Qualified candidates are dedicated learners and synthesizers who are able to facilitate structure and efficiency for various complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives. Primary responsibilities include managing scope and budget of executive-backed projects, as well as managing and engaging key stakeholders throughout the organization. Responsibilities also include the tracking of milestones, action items, decisions, risk, issues, lessons learned, etc. as well as reporting to various levels of leadership in regular intervals. This position will develop and implement PMO processes, policies, and best practices as well as work with Postal officers, executives, and employees to define, prioritize, develop, and run high visibility, high impact projects and programs.

LMI is a consultancy dedicated to improving the business of government, drawing from commercially successful practices and our deep expertise in advanced analytics, digital services, logistics, and management advisory services. LMI was established in 1961 for the express purpose of enhancing operations by incorporate methodologies and innovations from outside the federal government. We cultivate a culture of empowerment, inclusion, diversity, and entrepreneurship. Our employees are encouraged to incorporate new and novel approaches in unconventional spaces to advance our clients goals. We believe our clients can change lives and make a meaningful difference in our Nation, and we seek talented, curious, hardworking people who share that conviction. Our generous compensation package includes excellent benefits that start the first day of employment. Business casual dress, flex time, and tuition reimbursement are a few of our many work-life benefits available to our employees.

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Responsibilities

• Prioritizing tasks, setting deadlines, and assigning resources to multiple strategic projects, working directly with LMI clients
• Managing complex projects ensuring that goals, requirements, and outcomes are defined and that the appropriate resources are allocated
• Developing and managing comprehensive program/project execution plans using standard project artifacts such as integrated master project schedules, risk registers, and status reports
• Identifying and monitoring critical cross-functional inter-dependencies and facilitating alignment between the key PMO supported project(s) suppliers and stakeholders
• Developing and maintaining in-depth project schedules
• Developing the risk/issue register and overall risk management process; tracking the status of risks, issues, and action items while proactively monitoring the escalation process
• Monitoring a portfolio of projects to ensure projects are implemented, supported, and closed accurately and in accordance with key milestones, and established project standards are upheld and clearly defined throughout the entire process of each project’s development and execution
• Collaborating with team members and clients on key process improvement activities and ensuring these activities are integrated within future governance processes and standards, as applicable
• Collaborating and communicating with business partners to verify expectations are being met
• Developing and fostering close working relationships with client personnel and leadership counterparts
• Influencing the use of best practices and ensuring that task focus is based on the right priorities
• Developing internal business/governance processes, standards, and improvements in accordance with client requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferred in business or related field
• 8 years of experience in project management or related field
• Experience in federal government or federal government consulting
• Strong attention to detail and quality with exceptional organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to pick up new topics quickly and with minimal direction
• Demonstrated ability to work with little direction on complex tasks and competing demands
• Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple priorities
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Demonstrated technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• A true team player who maintains a positive attitude in a dynamic environment
• Ability to meet targets and handle high pressure environment
• Demonstrated strategic planning experience