Project Manager - Enterprise-Level Initiatives
4 days ago
Knoxville
About the job Avèro Advisors is a fast‐growing boutique management‐consulting firm that modernizes technology and business operations for state and local governments. We guide public‐sector clients through high‐stakes transformation initiatives spanning ERP, permitting & licensing, budgeting, HR, data, and AI adoption. Marquee clients include Port of Portland, OR, Monroe County, NY, Santa Fe County, NM, Clackamas County, OR, Tarrant County, TX, among others. • Service‐centric, not SaaS: We don’t sell software; we deliver expertise and outcomes, • AI‐accelerated: Our proprietary Vision & Velocity™ delivery framework embeds generative‐AI accelerators, reusable automations, and data‐driven insight in every phase of an engagement, • Runs on EOS®: Traction tools, quarterly Rocks, Scorecards, and Level‐10 meetings create transparency and accountability across the firm We are scaling quickly and building a leadership bench that can turn exceptional delivery into sustainable, profitable growth. The Opportunity We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Project Manager to join our Project Delivery Team. Under the guidance of a Director of Client Success, you will own and execute the multiple critical workstreams within the overall system implementation and its associated integrations or various service methodologies. This role demands strong project management skills, the ability to manage resources, budgets, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders. It requires a focus on delivering results within defined timelines. Key Responsibilities: • Workstream Ownership: Manage the detailed project plans, timelines, dependencies, budgets, and resource allocation for assigned workstream(s) of an ERP implementation, ensuring alignment with the overall project plan., • Process Management: Collaborate with business process owners and functional leads to define requirements, map processes, and configure systems in your designated area(s)., • Team Management: Lead and guide a team of business analysts and other project team members within your assigned workstream(s)., • Risk and Issue Management: Proactively identify and manage risks within assigned workstreams. Escalate potential impact on the broader project to the Program Manager. Develop and implement solutions to keep your project components on track., • Partner Coordination: Where required, work with external partners to manage technical integrations and align on requirements., • Communication: Provide regular progress reports to the Director of Client Success, team members, and other project stakeholders., • Documentation: Maintain accurate and comprehensive project documentation as per defined standards., • Testing and Validation: Participate in the development of test plans for assigned workstream(s). Support execution of testing and UAT, ensuring issues are addressed. Qualifications: • Character Requirements: Grit, thick skin, sense of urgency, always willing to do the right thing, solutions-oriented, team player, willing to work without a checklist., • Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset., • Experience: Minimum of 2+ years of project management experience. Demonstrated experience in technology implementations and managing budgets is preferred. Knowledge to assist in translating the implementation process to functional-specific stakeholders., • Domain Knowledge: Understanding of core, fundamental project and task management of large scale initiatives., • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, adept at working with both technical and business teams., • Organization: Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and maintain attention to detail., • Location: Ideally based in or with the ability to relocate to the Knoxville, TN area.