US Opportunities
Project Leader (SF)
Who we are
BTS is the global leader in accelerating strategic alignment and execution, innovating how organizations learn,
change and improve. The unique BTS process offers fast strategic alignment and rapid capability building through:
- Business Simulations and experiential solutions – the most effective way to help organizations understand, align and execute
- In-depth customization to what is relevant and actionable on the job
- A results-focused approach that comprehensively and efficiently secures and measures business impact
BTS adds value to its clients through three practice areas: Strategic Alignment & Business Acumen;
Leadership & Management and Sales Force Transformation. We offer the world's premier, best-in-class experiential learning,
support tools and results assurance. We build commitment and capability to accelerate strategy execution and improve business
results. BTS has over 300 highly talented professionals serving over 400 clients, including 40 of the US Fortune 100 companies
and 25 of the Global Fortune 100 world’s largest corporations.
Our #1 Value is Positive Spirit and Fun!
Some BTS clients:
- AT&T
- American Express
- Humana
- Microsoft
- Procter & Gamble
- Sony
- UPS
- Verizon Wireless
- Xerox
Who we Seek
We currently seek a self starter – high energy individual, responsible for the coordination and
completion of projects. The Project Leader will be based out of our San Francisco, CA office.
Responsibilities include
- Work with external clients, developers, writers, instructional designers and account managers to design, produce,
and deliver a breadth of simulation solutions with a high level of quality and connection to relevant business issues
- Manage and influence the planning and closing process that leads to design, development, and delivery resources on
project teams to ensure proper staffing, timely execution, profitability, and delivery quality of all project milestones
- Serve as primary project contact for client, managing expectations and evaluating impact of requests on
scope, timeline, and budget, while maintaining a high level of client satisfaction
- Plan, execute, and control project timelines and budgets, preparing regular reports for clients, internal
sponsors, and management
- Apply and teach others the established processes and tools to the management of projects
- Review and/or assist in the development of all project-related deliverables
- Support sales efforts in solution design, proposal creation, and estimating the scope and
requirements for proposed projects
- Contribute to knowledge sharing, best practices, and the continuous improvement of processes
- Work closely with virtual team within the project office to ensure all project data within a central
project repository, is complete and current
- Oversee team members on smaller projects or phases of larger projects
- Manage the outsourcing of project work or roles to vendors when applicable
- Mentor team members in established project management techniques
- Able to deliver Project Management related solutions both to internal and external parties
Metrics
Project Success (managing within time, quality, and budget constraints)
- Completing project milestones on time
- Completing project to quality specifications/client expectations
- Ensuring that the projects under the office location are on track on a monthly basis
Stakeholder Satisfaction
- Client and/or Sponsor satisfaction (Delivery or Development)
- Team satisfaction
- Internal management satisfaction
Sales Support
- Serve as first point of project contact or proposal inquiry for assigned accounts / location
Ideal Candidates will have
- BS/BA required, MBA or advanced degree preferred
- Certification as Project Management Professional (PMP) a plus
- Minimum of 3-6 years experience in project management required
- Demonstrated ability to lead and transfer knowledge of the design, development, and implementation of
custom curriculum and/or technology-based learning solutions
- Mastery knowledge of Microsoft Project, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
- Ability to work with internal and external customers and adapt to client specific needs
- Ability to travel and work overtime as needed
- Excellent organization/teamwork/communication skills
We Offer
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Domestic and international travel
- Casual and fun professional atmosphere emphasizing flexibility and
individual growth