Job Overview: IANS is seeking a Sr. Project Manager to join its Project Delivery team. Reporting to the Manager of Consulting Project Delivery, you will be responsible for scoping and managing large, complex projects in an effort to support the organization’s annual bookings & revenue goals.
This role will work closely with both our Account Management team and network of Faculty partners. This individual is excited by the opportunity to join a growing team in a fast-paced role.
REQUIRES MINIMUM OF 2 DAYS A WEEK ONSITE IN BOSTON, MA OFFICE
Key Responsibilities:
PROJECT DELIVERY
- Scope, manage, and deliver large and complex projects in order to support IANS bookings business and meet quarterly revenue targets.
- Successfully manage up to 20 consulting projects concurrently and 45+ Consulting opportunities simultaneously.
- Develop a deep understanding of our Consulting offerings and Sales process in order to effectively lead client project delivery calls.
- Build partnerships with key Faculty to enhance the quality and impact of IANS consulting projects.
- Willingness to travel for client visits or presentations as needed.
- Where required, develop project-specific documents/tools to manage projects more effectively.
FORECASTING AND REVENUE RECOGNITION
- Ensure accurate and effective forecasting of individual Consulting revenue on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
- Develop strong Project Management capabilities in order to accelerate timelines and help fuel IANS revenue growth.
TEAM ALIGNMENT
- Serve as an internal SME for project delivery for the specific Sales Segment you are aligned to.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration, or a related field.
- Experience: Proven track record (3 – 5 years) in project management. Strong preference for IT, security, or professional services consulting experience. Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality results.
- Certifications: PMP, CPM or equivalent Project Management certification preferred but not required.
- Technical Knowledge: Expertise in Cybersecurity, specifically penetration testing and assessments.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills: Ability to leverage both Executive-level presentation and communication skills as well as to conduct technical conversations with customers.
- Strong problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills: This role will require flexibility and the ability to think critically about client and company needs in order to meet deadlines and accelerate timelines.
- Team player:Proven track record of working collaboratively in a team-oriented environment, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels. Provide leadership and guidance to junior team members.
- Self-Starter:Ability to take initiative, work independently, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Must have the drive to identify opportunities and create solutions without constant direction.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Health, dental, and retirement benefits.
- Professional development opportunities.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions.
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What We Do
For the security practitioner caught between rapidly evolving threats and demanding executives, IANS Research is a clear-headed resource for decision-making and articulating risk. We provide experience-based security insights for Chief Information Security Officers and their teams. The core of our value comes from the IANS Faculty, a network of seasoned practitioners. We support client decisions and executive communications with Ask-an-Expert inquiries, our peer community, deployment-focused reports, tools and templates, and consulting.
