Knoxville, TN, USA+2 moreMore locations: Johnson City, TN, USA | Kingsport, TN, USA
HybridHybrid, based in or near Knoxville or the Tri-Cities area of northeast Tennessee/southwest Virginia; travel as needed for client work.
Project & Program ManagementProject Management
About the job
Requirements
A minimum of 3 years of project management experience is required.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities are required.
Knowledge of core project and task management for large-scale initiatives is required.
The candidate must be able to translate the implementation process for functional-specific stakeholders.
The candidate must be able to work effectively with technical and business teams and communicate verbally and in writing.
The candidate must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and maintain attention to detail.
The candidate must be based in or near Knoxville, Tennessee, or the Tri-Cities area of northeast Tennessee/southwest Virginia, and travel for client work as needed.
Responsibilities
Manage detailed project plans, timelines, dependencies, budgets, and resource allocation for assigned ERP implementation workstreams, ensuring alignment with the overall project plan.
Collaborate with business process owners and functional leads to define requirements, map processes, and configure systems in designated areas.
Lead and guide business analysts and other project team members within assigned workstreams.
Identify and manage workstream risks, escalate potential broader project impacts to the Program Manager, and develop and implement solutions to keep project components on track.
Coordinate with external partners as needed to manage technical integrations and align requirements.
Provide regular progress reports to the Director of Client Success, team members, and other project stakeholders.
Maintain accurate and comprehensive project documentation according to defined standards.
Participate in developing test plans for assigned workstreams, support testing and user acceptance testing, and ensure issues are addressed.
Desired Qualifications
Demonstrated experience in technology implementations and budget management is preferred.
About Avèro Advisors
Avèro Advisors is a fast-growing boutique management consulting firm that modernizes technology and business operations for state and local governments. We guide public-sector clients through high-stakes transformation initiatives spanning ERP modernization, permitting & licensing, budgeting, HR, data, and AI adoption. Our marquee clients include the Port of Portland (OR), Monroe County (NY), Santa Fe County (NM), Clackamas County (OR), Tarrant County (TX), and other forward-thinking governments across the United States.
Recognized for our exceptional momentum, Avèro has earned a place on the Inc. 5000 list for five consecutive years, reflecting our continued growth and commitment to excellence.
How We Work
Service-centric, not SaaS: We don’t sell software; we deliver expertise, clarity, and outcomes.
AI-accelerated: Our proprietary Vision & Velocity™ delivery framework embeds generative-AI accelerators, reusable automations, and data-driven insights into every phase of an engagement.
Runs on EOS®: Traction tools, quarterly Rocks, Scorecards, and Level-10 meetings ensure transparency, accountability, and consistent execution across the firm.
Our Ethos
Avèro stands as a beacon of innovation, driven by the purpose of making government interactions simpler through technology. We focus on enabling agencies to implement efficient, automated enterprise systems that improve service delivery and enhance the lives of citizens.
As a minority-owned, MBE/DBE-certified firm, we are deeply committed to diversity, inclusion, and expanding opportunity—within our company and the communities we serve.
What We Offer:
High Growth Opportunity: Avèro Advisors is on a remarkable growth trajectory. The right candidates will have the chance to move up quickly, taking on more significant responsibilities and shaping the future of the company.
Impactful Work: Make a real difference in how local governments serve their communities, improving the lives of citizens through technology.
Inclusive Culture: Join a team that values diversity, inclusion, and innovation. We believe in giving every idea a chance to shine and every team member the opportunity to grow.
Join Us:
At Avèro Advisors, we’re not just consultants—we’re change-makers. If you're driven to make a lasting impact and ready to accelerate your career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you. Together, we can redefine what’s possible for local governments and the communities they serve.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Project Manager to join our Project Delivery Team. Under the guidance of a Director of Client Success, you will own and execute the multiple critical workstreams within the overall system implementation and its associated integrations or various service methodologies. This role demands strong project management skills, the ability to manage resources, budgets, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders. It requires a focus on delivering results within defined timelines.
Key Responsibilities:
Work-stream Ownership: Manage the detailed project plans, timelines, dependencies, budgets, and resource allocation for assigned work-stream(s) of an ERP implementation, ensuring alignment with the overall project plan.
Process Management: Collaborate with business process owners and functional leads to define requirements, map processes, and configure systems in your designated area(s).
Team Management: Lead and guide a team of business analysts and other project team members within your assigned work-stream(s).
Risk and Issue Management: Proactively identify and manage risks within assigned work-streams. Escalate potential impact on the broader project to the Program Manager. Develop and implement solutions to keep your project components on track.
Partner Coordination: Where required, work with external partners to manage technical integrations and align on requirements.
Communication: Provide regular progress reports to the Director of Client Success, team members, and other project stakeholders.
Documentation: Maintain accurate and comprehensive project documentation as per defined standards.
Testing and Validation: Participate in the development of test plans for assigned work-stream(s). Support execution of testing and UAT, ensuring issues are addressed.
Qualifications:
Character Requirements: Grit, thick skin, sense of urgency, always willing to do the right thing, solutions-oriented, team player, willing to work without a checklist.
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of project management experience. Demonstrated experience in technology implementations and managing budgets is preferred. Knowledge to assist in translating the implementation process to functional-specific stakeholders.
Domain Knowledge: Understanding of core, fundamental project and task management of large scale initiatives.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, adept at working with both technical and business teams.
Organization: Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and maintain attention to detail.
Location: Hybrid, Based in or near Knoxville, TN (or the Tri-Cities area of NE Tennessee/SW Virginia), with travel as needed for client work.