Project Manager – Consulting Delivery

Xerxes Global

. Partner with practice leaders and account teams during pre-sales to clarify client objectives, scope, estimated effort, deliverables, and Statement of Work commitments .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing client-facing projects, including developing and maintaining project plans, monitoring financials, and coordinating cross-functional teams. Proven ability to identify delivery risks and drive accountability while maintaining strong client relationships.

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Project ManagementClient-Facing CommunicationFinancial MonitoringCross-Functional CoordinationRisk Identification

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningBudget ManagementScope ManagementMilestone DevelopmentResource AllocationChange Order SupportEngagement RecapsDelivery Practices ImprovementM&A ExposureFinancial Diligence

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingLeadershipRelationship ManagementOrganizational SkillsProactivity

Tools & Technologies

Forecast

Industry Keywords

Professional ServicesConsultingFinancial ServicesBusiness OperationsClient Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with practice leaders and account teams during pre-sales to clarify client objectives, scope, estimated effort, deliverables, and Statement of Work commitments
Translate engagement commitments into realistic milestones, work plans, ownership, and delivery expectations
Develop and maintain project plans covering phases, milestones, task ownership, dependencies, resources, and client deliverables
Coordinate internal and client kickoffs
Monitor a portfolio of active engagements in Forecast, tracking progress, resourcing, actual and projected hours against budgets, and SOW commitments
Proactively identify delivery risks, budget overruns, and scope changes
Serve as a two-way escalation resource and align next steps with practice leadership
Work with teams to resolve exceptions and support client escalations when needed
Prepare and manage project invoices in Forecast
Support accounts receivable follow-up and resolution of billing questions
Identify opportunities for continued client engagement and future projects
Develop and present engagement recaps highlighting work completed, value delivered, and key insights
Lead project closeout activities, review project performance, and capture lessons learned
Establish and uphold consistent project management standards, documentation requirements, and systems of record
Continuously improve delivery practices, tools, and processes across Blue Ops

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
5+ years of experience managing client-facing projects, preferably within professional services, consulting, financial services, or business operations environments
Experience coordinating complex consulting engagements from scoping and kickoff through execution and closeout
Exposure to M&A, financial diligence, or finance operations is a plus
Ability to manage multiple concurrent engagements with varying timelines, stakeholders, and levels of project management support
Proven ability to develop and manage project plans, milestones, ownership, resources, budgets, and deliverables across different project types
Experience monitoring project financials, including actual hours against budgets, resource forecasts, scope changes, and change-order support
Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, surface delivery risks, and drive accountability without direct reporting authority
Excellent client-facing communication and relationship management skills, including the confidence to facilitate meetings and navigate difficult conversations about timelines, budgets, priorities, and scope
Experience with formal or lightweight project management approaches and the judgment to select the right level of structure for each engagement
Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, client-service environment
Collaborative, hands-on leadership style with strong problem-solving skills, executive presence, and the ability to earn the trust of consultants and client stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance: Three HealthPartners High Deductible Health Plan options
Health Savings Account (HSA) with medical plan enrollment
Dental insurance: Principal PPO plan with 100% in-network preventive care
Vision insurance: Principal / VSP PPO plan
Retirement plan: 3% employer contribution regardless of employee contribution (eligible after 6 months of employment)
Reimbursement for approved and job-relevant professional development, tuition, and certifications (eligible after 6 months of employment and subject to manager approval)
Complimentary Interactive Online Learning Platform access for all employees
Employee referral bonus program ($2,500 per successful referral)
Company-paid basic Life Insurance and Accidental D&D coverage
Optional Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
3 weeks of Paid Time Off per calendar year
8 paid company holidays
Parental Leave
Summer Fridays: Early release at noon between Memorial Day and Labor Day (subject to workload and client deliverables)
Work From Anywhere: The week of Thanksgiving, the week between Christmas and New Year's, plus one additional flexible week per year
Insurance coverage begins the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment