Apply to Project Manager – Project Management Office (PMO)

About Us:
The Class Consulting Group is a boutique management consulting firm headquartered in SFO- Bay Area that provides consulting services to senior management and Board of Directors of nonprofit/ philanthropic organizations and offers community leadership opportunities to professionals. CLASS collaborate with our clients -- the Non Profit Organizations -- to help them realize their mission and create tangible value. CLASS offers business consulting services in marketing, strategy, human resources/ organization, finance & IT.

All volunteering positions at Class Consulting Group are unpaid

Position Type: Volunteering/Unpaid, Part-Time (Flexibility to work with your full-time job)
Location: SUNNYVALE, CA

General Responsibilities:
Assisting supervisor and team lead in strategic planning and identifying annual strategic priorities. Manage the complete life cycle of projects. Plan project meetings, presentations, participate and represent team in these activities. Seek approvals on strategic issues from supervisor and team lead where required. Track progress of project activities and report to supervisor and team lead. Collect feedback from project team members and report to supervisor and team lead. Ensure appropriate communications and leverage of resources to foster team work. Ensure to build a culture in context with the organizational cultural value. Promote volunteer engagement not only as team members but also represent themselves at all events to foster inter-team relations and connectivity

Specific Responsibilities:
Manage project planning, monitoring, and tracking, and reporting. Prepare all project management-related documents. Establish and obtain approvals from internal and external stakeholders for client projects. Coordinate team efforts in preparation for a client’s need assessment and development of project proposal. Manage all communications with clients and build strong client/stakeholder relationships. Lead project teams to engage with clients proactively and provocatively with a strategic "consultative" and "trusted advisor" approach. Manage, motivate, and support project team members. Lead project teams to deliver interim and final deliverables as planned. Set up project deliverable presentations • Surface client concerns, identify risk factors, and initiate change requests. Collect client’s feedback and identify Lessons Learned and improvement opportunities. Assist PMO lead in improving project management processes and tools. Assist in or provide project management training for CLASS Leadership Certification (CLC2) program.

Qualification and Requirements:
• Bachelor degree with 5+ years professional experience in project/program management • Prior experience working with non-profit organizations • Strong leadership, communication, and follow-up skills • Familiar with project management tools • Client/stakeholder relationship management • Positive attitude and commitment to projects • PMP certified is a great plus

Commitment Required:
• Must be willing to commit 1+ year • Attend weekly team meetings: 2 in person and 2 conference calls each month • Minimum 5 hours [excluding meeting time]

General Requirements:
• Should have a passion for serving community. • Should be able to work in teams without formal hierarchy • Should honor commitments and CLASS's Code of Ethics

Benefits:
• Leadership development opportunities • Networking opportunities • Group based learning • Satisfactory volunteering experience.

To Apply:
If you are interested in this opportunity or any other opportunities within CLASS, please submit an online application by [http://theclass.catsone.com/careers/] or register with us through [http://theclass.catsone.com/careers/index.php?m=portal&a=register]. Once we receive your request, our recruitment team would contact you to set up an informational session with you.

The CLASS Consulting Group believes in equal employment opportunity and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

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NOTE : CLASS offers pro bono services . These are unpaid volunteering opportunities.

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FIT ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Where will you commute from to attend regular meetings at our office in Sunnyvale? *

Santa Clara CountySan Mateo CountyAlameda CountyOther

2. Can you attend regular meetings ? *

YesNo

All teams meet on Wednesdays from 7:00 - 8:00 PM PST. Only HR Team conducts team meetings on Tuesdays at 6:30-7:30 PM PST. HR team members also frequently attend other team meetings on Wednesdays.

3. How often can you attend meetings at CLASS office/ client site (if required)? *

DailyWeeklyBi-MonthlyCannot attend

4. How long you are willing to volunteer with CLASS ? *

24+ Months12-24 MonthsI cannot commit for 12+ months

5. How many hours can you commit on weekly basis [ not including 1 hour of regular weekly meeting ] ? *

20+ hours10-20 hours5-10 hoursLess than 5 hours

7. Share your volunteering history *

First time volunteering.Volunteered on and offCurrently volunteering with other organization/s

8. Do you have preference for the type of volunteer work? *

Internal ManagementClient Consulting EngagementNo Preference

9. Which type of work environment you prefer ? *

I prefer structured work environmentI am self driven and flexible

11. What motivates you the most? *

Building New SkillsGaining ExperienceSolving ProblemsLeading Initiatives

12. What matters most to you ? *

Fullfilling of your professional goalsNetworking & working with other peopleMission & cause of the organization

13. Which of the following (as per you) is most critical for a successful project/ initiative? *

Commitment ( Personal Honor Code & Work Ethics)Capability ( Leadership & Management Skills )Competency ( Technical / Hard Skills )

14. Have you worked in teams before ? *

YesNo

15. Have you led team/s before ? *

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