The Role
Lead complex projects, manage client communications and resources, and contribute to firm growth through relationships and technical teamwork.
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About Us:
At CompassX, our clients rely on us to lead high-priority strategic initiatives and transformational projects. Our mission is to create a community of people who come up with innovative approaches and deliver the best outcomes for our clients.
You will have the opportunity to leverage your experience, creativity, and skills to impact your clients and influence the trajectory of our firm to achieve growth for the team and your career.
We are honored to be recognized as a “Best Place to Work” in Southern California and listed as one of INC.’s 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the U.S.
Location: Serving our clients in Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, and Ventura counties (Hybrid)
Role Description:
You will be leading complex projects and be responsible for communications, project scope, schedules, risks, and resource planning. In your key position on the engagement, you will be setting the direction for the team and be the main point of contact for the client. We will depend on you to plan, organize, track, and drive technical teams. As you develop your relationships, you will have the opportunity to grow our presence on the account and bring value to the client.
Also, as a valued member of the company, we would invite you to contribute to the growth of the firm. Your participation could be on the account, practice areas, recruiting, mentoring, or internal initiatives.
We look for our Senior Managers to have several of the following:
- 5+ years performing in a project manager role
- 10+ years of total experience
- 6+ yrs with a premier consulting firm
- Experience as a project (or program) manager on fast-paced, complex projects
- Ability to manage blended resource teams and achieve measurable resultsHands-on approach to client delivery and detail-oriented
- Experience working in the Agile methodology (e.g., planning/running sprints, backlog prioritization, retrospectives, and leading scrum teams)
- Technology implementation experience (e.g., data, ERP, CRM, Cloud-based Apps, e-Commerce, or other digital)Process optimization project experience
- Organizational change management or user adoption experience
- Ability to win project extensions and reassignments by building strong client relationships
You'll fit right in if you:
- You provide an excellent customer experience through your client interactions and deliverables
- You are excited for growth and open to change
- You are deeply interested in being a team player and building relationships
- You are proactive in taking on responsibilities and accountability
- You are dedicated and driven towards achieving goals
Benefits
- Competitive base salary plus a generous upside variable compensation model
- Annual performance reviews that are straightforward and transparent
- PTO plus holidays plus sick time
- Sabbatical program
- Health, dental, vision, term life, AD&D
- Retirement plan with company matching
- Continuous education investments to grow your skills & knowledge
- Small firm feel and direct relationships with the Executive Leadership Team
- Opportunity to design and build a firm
- Remote working options
- Opportunity to build a professional network in your own community
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The Company
What We Do
CompassX is a local-model consulting firm headquartered in SoCal. Founded in 2009, our core delivery focus is on Project Leadership and the flawless execution of our clients’ projects and strategic initiatives. Our team members have unfettered access to a leadership team who truly cares & listens, and the ability to customize their consulting career journey. You will have the opportunity to use your experience, creativity, and passion to put your mark on building the next great consulting firm! Join us and give yourself a chance to love consulting again.
