Project Manager

Project ManagerJob Type: W2, 6-month Contract

Job Location: Fully Remote

Overview

The Project Manager is a trusted consultant who provides project management expertise across multiple technology stacks and services. Projects range from low to medium complexity and may involve mainstream, legacy, and emerging technologies. This role may independently manage projects or operate within a larger program under the guidance of Program Managers.

The Project Manager balances scope, schedule, and budget while leveraging PMO tools and templates to drive successful business outcomes. This position collaborates with engineers, sales teams, cross-functional business units, customer staff, and third-party consultants. Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a consultative partner to clients, aligning solutions with strategic goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with all project stakeholders.
• Ensure quality delivery and stakeholder satisfaction by linking outcomes to business initiatives.
• Negotiate changes in scope, cost, schedule, and resources effectively.
• Troubleshoot project issues and communicate mitigation strategies.
• Independently manage medium to large projects with cross-functional collaboration.
• Track and report project budgets, actuals, and profitability.
• Ensure timely tracking of time, expenses, and invoicing.
• Validate project scope and manage Statements of Work and Change Orders.
• Deliver all items defined in the client’s Statement of Work with ongoing quality assurance.
• Develop and adjust project schedules in collaboration with engineering and partner teams.
• Optimize resource allocation and monitor assignments for client satisfaction and profitability.
• Identify and resolve project risks and issues.
• Manage procurement and delivery of equipment, software, and services.
• Document lessons learned and contribute to PMO process improvements.
• Hold team members accountable for deliverables and timelines.
• Build client trust through credibility and relationship management.
• Lead teams to consistently meet project success factors.
• Mentor Associate Project Managers.
• Stay current with industry best practices and share knowledge within the PMO.
• Manage project documentation and ensure quality delivery to clients.
• Facilitate effective meetings and follow-up communications.
• Adapt communication style to audience needs and deliver complex information credibly.
• Anticipate client needs and propose solutions that build confidence and trust.
• Develop and manage detailed schedules and work plans.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Computer-related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of project management experience.
• 2+ years of experience leading small to medium-scale projects in a professional services organization.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in project management or agile consulting across multiple technology stacks (e.g., Cloud, Security, Infrastructure).
• Ability to support presales activities and identify new sales opportunities.
• Experience managing multi-technology projects.
• Proven accountability for project outcomes and fiscal responsibility.
• Proficiency in formal project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project/Office).
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Discretion with sensitive/confidential information.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility to work weekends/off-hours as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, Certinia, and/or Agile certifications.
• Experience with both Waterfall and Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.).