• Lead delivery of services to clients on time, within scope, and within budget, including leading the project team and crafting written work • Lead meetings and interviews with client stakeholders and assist in documenting client needs and challenges • Partner with client staff to develop and administer procurement activities, including: project scoping, Request for Proposal (RFP) development, software demonstrations, reference checks, site visits, and contract scoping • Supervise the full implementation life cycle of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software on behalf of clients including the following aspects: Develop project governance model and initial project planning documents, review planning and initiation plans from the software vendor • Supervise vendor performance, coordinate task assignments to align with the vendor’s project plan, work as client’s primary liaison to vendor contact • Maintain the project and resource plans, conduct ongoing status meetings/reporting, track project performance against indicators including scope, schedule, and cost baselines, coordinate task completion by client staff, manage our client project team including IT, Finance, and HR staff • Participate in assessment, configuration, testing, and training sessions as facilitated by vendor staff and help to facilitate the client-side decision-making process and tracking of open items and decisions • Identify and report on project risks to client and vendor staff, coordinate the resolution/mitigation of identified risks • Build User Acceptance Testing plan and scripts, provide oversight of client testing, conduct analysis of testing results for executive reporting • Lead the circulation of project deliverables for client review and collect feedback • Participate in our internal operations including new business development and staff development efforts

• Oversee a team of project managers, providing mentorship, training, and performance management to foster a high-performance culture. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of platform solutions into existing security frameworks. • Report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting mechanisms to measure the effectiveness of the PMO and present findings to executive leadership. • Ensure PMO practices align with the company's overall risk management strategy.

Blackwell Contracting LLC is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Operations and Project Record Entry Specialist to join our dynamic team. This role is essential in ensuring that all project documentation and operational records are accurately captured, maintained, and reported. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with various departments. As we strive to improve our processes, the Operations and Project Record Entry Specialist will play a critical role in organizing and managing project data, facilitating communication between project teams, and ensuring that all necessary records are updated and accessible. You will have the opportunity to contribute to our commitment to quality and efficiency in contracting services, helping us meet our project deadlines and exceed client expectations. Successful candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be proficient in data entry systems, ensuring the integrity of our records while being a proactive member of the Blackwell Contracting family. Responsibilities - Accurately enter and update project records in our database. - Organize and maintain project-related documents and files. - Coordinate with project managers to ensure all documentation is complete and correct. - Monitor project timelines and track progress against documented schedules. - Generate reports related to project status and operational performance. - Implement and optimize data entry processes to enhance efficiency. - Assist in the training of new team members on record entry procedures.

• Take Ownership of Impactful Projects! As a Project Manager, you are the heartbeat of our advisory and research mandates. • End-to-End Project Ownership: You take full responsibility for defining scope, timelines, budgets, and resourcing. • Client & Stakeholder Interface: You act as the primary operational point of contact for our clients (public sector, private sector, NGOs), managing expectations and ensuring clear, reliable communication. • Coordination of Expert Workstreams: You align technical workstreams, integrating inputs from consultants and researchers into coherent, high-quality outputs with a unified storyline. • Financial Tracking & Governance: You monitor burn rates vs. budgets, forecast resource needs, and flag deviations early to ensure project profitability. • Process Improvement: You don’t just follow SOPs—you improve them. You mastery project tools (e.g., Asana, SharePoint) and help us increase delivery excellence.