Job Information
Huron Consulting Group PMO Manager, Public Sector (remote) in Chicago, Illinois
The Opportunity
Huron helps its clients drive growth, enhance performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. We help healthcare organizations build innovation capabilities and accelerate key growth initiatives, enabling organizations to own the future, instead of being disrupted by it. Together, we empower clients to create sustainable growth, optimize internal processes and deliver better consumer outcomes.
Health systems, hospitals and medical clinics are under immense pressure to improve clinical outcomes and reduce the cost of providing patient care. Investing in new partnerships, clinical services and technology is not enough to create meaningful and substantive change. To succeed long-term, healthcare organizations must empower leaders, clinicians, employees, affiliates and communities to build cultures that foster innovation to achieve the best outcomes for patients.
Joining the Huron team means you’ll help our clients evolve and adapt to the rapidly changing healthcare environment and optimize existing business operations, improve clinical outcomes, create a more consumer-centric healthcare experience, and drive physician, patient and employee engagement across the enterprise.
Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.
Position Summary
The public sector enabling capabilities organization (ECO) consists of six functions that support Huron at the enterprise level: sales operations, sales enablement, government and policy relations, contracts management, engagement management and engagement assurance. As part of ECO, engagement management partners with engagement delivery teams to execute public sector contracts in compliance with government regulations, policies, and contractual requirements.
The Public Sector PMO Manager is expected to independently manage a portfolio of medium complexity public sector engagements (including federal, state, local, and tribal) to ensure they are delivered on time and on budget. The role will be mainly embedded with delivery teams to ensure Huron is compliant with federal regulations, policies, and contractual requirements. The position reports to the Public Sector PMO lead, but works closely with other project managers, corporate functions, engagement leaders across the enterprise, and other public sector team members. May supervise PMO Associates and/or Analysts.
Qualifications
Analyze significant, and/or unique contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, and corporate policies and business unit procedure
Provide contractual guidance to business team members for appropriate Statement of Work
Manage prime contractor, subcontractor, and teaming partner relationships and ensure internal infrastructure is set up to accommodate the contract relationship
Manage relationship with client’s Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Contracting Officer (CO) and/or Project Manager, including leadership of recurring status meeting
Deliver on all contract requirements including technical, cost, schedule, and quality performance
Develop, maintain, and manage to project workplan and project management plan.
Create status reports as required by contract or internal needs
Ensure adherence to Huron standard documentation templates, confidential information management, and compliance management practices
Assist with onboarding of new project staff to government contracting and project processes/tools
Project setup and maintenance in ERP system
Oversee PMO Analyst to complete appropriate project tasks including background check administration, expense reviews, and records management, in a timely and accurate manner
Coordinate with Engagement Assurance team to monitor project health and escalate risks or issues
Provide data for contract vehicle reporting or audit requirements
Participate in internal strategic initiatives and projects as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
This position requires excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. This individual must be able to balance multiple priorities and any given time and be able to communicate with various levels of internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate would have interest or experience with government contracting and/or project management.
Technical Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs) and Background
Bachelor’s degree required
Current permanent U.S. work authorization required
4+ years project or contract management experience.
PMP Certification preferred, or ability to obtain PMP certification
Interest in Federal Government contracting
Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills
Ability to balance multiple projects, adapt to shifting priorities, and meet tight deadlines
Ability to work with teams and individuals of varying working styles in a virtual environment
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio),Smartsheet, SharePoint
Ability to obtain a security clearance if required by the contract
Understanding of government contracting procedures and contract types preferred
Ability to read and analyze complex federal documents (RFPs, RFIs, federal schedules)
Ability to coach and mentor others
The estimated base salary range for this job is $110,000- $150,000. The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $126,500 - $187,500. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future.
Posting Category
Healthcare-Public Sector
Opportunity Type
Regular
Country
United States of America
At Huron, we’re redefining what a consulting organization can be. We go beyond advice to deliver results that last. We inherit our client’s challenges as if they were our own. We help them transform for the future. We advocate. We make a difference. And we intelligently, passionately, relentlessly do great work…together.
Are you the kind of person who stands ready to jump in, roll up your sleeves and transform ideas into action? Then come discover Huron.
Whether you have years of experience or come right out of college, we invite you to explore our many opportunities. Find out how you can use your talents and develop your skills to make an impact immediately. Learn about how our culture and values provide you with the kind of environment that invites new ideas and innovation. Come see how we collaborate with each other in a culture of learning, coaching, diversity and inclusion. And hear about our unwavering commitment to make a difference in partnership with our clients, shareholders, communities and colleagues.
Huron Consulting Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and dependents; a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match; an employee stock purchase plan; a generous Paid Time Off policy; and paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Our Wellness Program supports employee total well-being by providing free annual health screenings and coaching, bank at work, and on-site workshops, as well as ongoing programs recognizing major events in the lives of our employees throughout the year. All benefits and programs are subject to applicable eligibility requirements.
Huron is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity to job applicants and employees in recruitment, hiring, employment, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Huron will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. We endeavor to maintain a drug-free workplace.