Remote Senior Consultant

Summary

Join Makpar, a leading technology consulting firm, and lead major workstreams in large-scale federal IT modernization programs. You will develop project plans, manage client relationships, and implement Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) strategies. This role requires managing and mentoring a team of consultants, identifying risks, and providing SPM consultation to senior leadership. A Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5-8 years of technology consulting experience are required, along with strong knowledge of federal IT systems and SPM tools. Makpar offers a comprehensive benefits package including flexible work schedules, excellent training, and career development opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
• 5-8 years of experience in technology consulting
• Strong knowledge of federal IT systems and modernization approaches
• Experience with program/project management tools and methodologies
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills
• Must be able to obtain and maintain required security clearances
• Candidates must be a US Citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident (Green Card status) for 3 years and be Federal Tax compliant

Responsibilities

• Lead major workstreams within large IT modernization programs
• Develop project plans, schedules, and resource estimates
• Manage client relationships and expectations at the program level
• Develop and implement Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) strategies for specific project components
• Design and oversee the execution of strategic roadmaps, resource optimization plans, and benefits tracking systems within your workstream(s)
• Provide SPM consultation to clients, presenting complex ideas to senior leadership
• Manage and mentor a team of Consultants, ensuring high-quality deliverables
• Identify workstream-level risks and issues and develop mitigation strategies
• Coach and develop more junior consultants

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) tools (e.g., ServiceNow SPM) and agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)) is highly desired
• Strong understanding of Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) concepts and proven ability to apply them in various contexts

Benefits

• Great benefits package
• Excellent training and career development opportunities
• Flexible work schedules
• Generous compensation package