Lead IT Project Strategist

1 week ago


Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States CliftonLarsonAllen Full time


CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) is a prominent national professional services firm dedicated to creating opportunities for our clients, our team members, and the communities we serve through a variety of specialized services including wealth advisory, digital solutions, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing.

With a workforce exceeding 8,500 professionals and numerous locations across the U.S., we pride ourselves on our commitment to understanding and assisting our clients effectively.

At CLA, we foster a culture that embraces diverse perspectives and beliefs, ensuring we can truly connect with and support our clients, communities, and one another.

We are currently seeking a Lead IT Project Strategist to enhance our expanding Internal IT division.

Role Overview:

This position is responsible for crafting project proposals that align with organizational goals, timelines, methodologies, and staffing needs for technology-driven initiatives.

The Lead IT Project Strategist will manage projects related to infrastructure, acquisitions, lifecycle management, and software implementations and upgrades. Project assignments will be tailored to match the individual’s experience and skill set.

The role involves both independent and collaborative work, with guidance and direction provided by the IT PMO, IT Leadership, and Executive Project Sponsors as necessary.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Project Management: Collaborate with team members to formulate plans that address policies and procedures essential for the successful execution of internal projects, ensuring all initiatives progress according to schedule and budget. Define and recommend the technical scope and objectives of projects. Oversee and manage the overall efforts related to project deliverables, milestones, and necessary tasks. Consistently coordinate and monitor all issues and risks. Increased responsibilities will include budget oversight, vendor relations, and resource management.
  • Relationship Management: Lead a diverse project team by fostering a collaborative environment and maintaining robust relationships with cross-functional personnel within the organization. Establish effective communication channels with stakeholders, internal and external teams, and third parties, making communication a fundamental aspect of all planning and execution activities. Engage with internal and external teams to ensure that concerns are acknowledged and addressed. Provide timely updates to key project stakeholders, ensuring satisfaction and collaboration with Managing Principals (MPs), Executive Leaders, and vendors.

Qualifications:
* Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience required. * Preferred 3 years of project management and/or supervisory experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field required (a combination of education and experience may be considered equivalent).

Technical Skills:

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification preferred.

Benefits:

We offer Flexible PTO, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, Paid Volunteer Time Off, mental health coverage, a quarterly wellness stipend, and fertility benefits. For a complete list of benefits, please refer to our resources. #LI-MH2 CLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

To learn more about your hiring rights, please consult our resources.

At CLA, we prioritize the well-being of our team members, focusing on their physical, financial, social, and emotional health, with comprehensive benefits that include health, dental, vision, 401k, and more.

For a detailed list of benefits, please refer to our resources.

CLA is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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