About the position
The Talent Innovation and Solutions Digital & Analytics team implements and supports core, firmwide Talent applications leveraged to support key Talent strategies and processes. As Talent identifies opportunities to transform the way we deliver services, technology solutions will need to be implemented or updated to provide an enhanced experience to our professionals and to drive operational efficiency and effectiveness improvements across Talent. We are seeking a motivated and organized team member to join our team, focusing on Talent project activities and systems that are part of the Growth & Development portfolio. As a Lead Specialist, you will directly support and manage various aspects of planning and deploying technical programs and projects across multiple client projects/engagements. You will ensure the successful implementation of vendor and/or custom solutions, adhering to project timelines and budget constraints. Additionally, you will provide strategic direction and business guidance to Talent stakeholders and technical teams, while supervising and coordinating team efforts to execute project plans throughout the program or project lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Lead up to two concurrent project implementations while supporting up to three live systems/projects in post-deployment activities.
- Plan, schedule, estimate, forecast, coordinate, and manage the delivery of all project deliverables and related initiatives.
- Define technical requirements for new initiatives/projects, ensuring compliance with firm standards and security protocols.
- Understand, assess, and review business issues, translating them into technical terminology for discussions with Deloitte Technology and support teams.
- Monitor and report on the status of project efforts, lead project status activities, and proactively manage project issues and risks (RAID log). Propose recommendations and solutions to resolve potential conflicts and risks.
- Conduct training sessions on system/project-related topics and collaborate with stakeholders and support teams to update current documentation.
- Support the Talent Innovation and Solutions Digital & Analytics Manager as the PMO Lead for various operations activities and technology projects as applicable.
- Utilize shared project team sites, OneNote notebooks, Smartsheet, and mailboxes to ensure structured communication and access to materials and documents for all project team members.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience with project management support to implement new Talent systems and processes, from ideation thru deployment
- Proficient Microsoft Office skills (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, Word, Teams); Knowledge of relevant applications and development life cycles
- Ability to travel 5%, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
- Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
Nice-to-haves
- Knowledge of Learning and Development (L&D) technologies
- Knowledge of the professional services industry
- PMP certification
Benefits
- Broad range of benefits offered by Deloitte
- Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
- Inclusive culture that empowers unique perspectives
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