Current Job Openings
Job Description:
Join AZAD as a Project Manager in the Finance Budget Operations organization of Finance. The role of the Project Manager is the project manager for the quarterly and start-of-year budget process and additional projects as needed. The incumbent will also lead change management efforts that impact budget operations. In addition, the incumbent will provide financial analysis for components of the projects they manage. The incumbent will also provide quality assurance and control throughout all the processes for which the organization is responsible; this can include forecasting, budget-setting, KPI development, and policy review. Additionally, the Project Manager in this position will provide recommendations to Finance organizations, subject matter experts, and technical staff and serve as liaison between business and technical aspects of projects. This includes planning project stages and assessing business implications for each stage as well as monitoring progress and reviewing controls to assure deadlines, standards and targets are met. There may be occasional travel to the offices in Portland and/or Vancouver depending on project needs.
This is a 2 year plus consultant position with high probability of long term and ongoing continued employment. This position is hybrid based in Portland, OR with onsite 1-2 days per week.
The hourly pay rate range for this position (which includes a health and welfare fringe benefit of $4.93) is $64.93 to $74.93 depending on related qualifications and experience, as well as composition of selected compensation package.
The ideal candidate must possess the minimum qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
With Bachelor's Degree, 10 years of direct work experience is required.
With a Bachelor's Degree not in applicable fields, or without a degree, 14 years of direct work experience is required.
Experience must include direct work experience in a Finance project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution, including strong familiarity with project management software.
10 years of demonstrated project management experience, to include:
Fundamental operation, function, and workflow of a project management system regarding timelines, dependencies, deliverables, milestones, and resources.
Use of industry standard methods and tools for managing schedules, dependencies, resources, funding and development of technical specifications and project plans.
Coordinating or running multiple projects simultaneously.
Working knowledge of System Life Cycle (SLC) principles.
Demonstrated experience with Visio flowcharts.
Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Project
Valid U.S. Driver's License/Real ID is required.
Preferred:
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Experience in iterative development (e.g. Agile, Scrum, Lean, Six Sigma).
Experience in a utility, government, or finance organization.
Demonstrated experience planning and leading organizational change management activities.
Demonstrated experience to facilitate requirements development or business process mapping.
AZAD is looking for bright, talented, flexible, and customer centric problem solvers who enjoy the challenges associated with solving the most complex problems by utilizing the most sophisticated technologies and strong people skills.
Founded and managed by technologists and engineers, AZAD is a leading provider of Consulting Services to Fortune 500 and innovative firms since 1992.
AZAD's model provides a unique employment experience that is career path focused, relationship based and dedicated to advocacy and retention with an average tenure of 9 years.
Our collaborative approach to support our clients, projects and supporting our employees' career paths are the keys to our success. Join AZAD's professional team and enhance your career by being engaged with some of the most interesting projects in the Pacific Northwest.
If you enjoy working in such an environment, we encourage you to apply.
EXCELLENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS including Co-paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Cafeteria Plan, Paid Sick Leave, 401K Plan, Credit Union Membership, and Referral Bonus.
U.S. Citizens only for Federal Clearance Requirement.
AZAD values diversity - in backgrounds and in experiences.
Since our inception, we have witnessed how our diverse workforce has thrived while contributing to the increases in innovation and advancements in the client organizations we serve.
AZAD is committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and is striving to build an even more diverse, inclusive team that reflects the people and communities where we live and work.
AZAD, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that considers and employs qualified individuals based upon job related qualifications regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, national origin, age or any other status protected under applicable local, state or federal law. AZAD takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified employees and applicants who are disabled, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces services medal veterans, and other protected veterans.
AZAD, Inc. is a Certified Minority Owned Business and OFCCP compliant.