Description

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Lead end‐to‐end project delivery using PMI‐aligned methodologies (Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, Closing)
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, and dependencies
• Define project scope, success criteria, and deliverables in partnership with business and technical stakeholders
• Proactively manage project constraints including scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within approved scope, and to stakeholder expectations

Stakeholder & Communication Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders across technical, operational, and business teams
• Communicate project status, risks, issues, and dependencies clearly and effectively at all levels of the organization
• Prepare and deliver concise, executive‐level updates for senior leadership and C‐suite audiences
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and working sessions to drive alignment and decision‐making
• Manage stakeholder expectations and resolve conflicts through clear communication and structured escalation

Risk, Issue, and Change Management

• Identify, assess, and actively manage project risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies (RAID)
• Develop mitigation and contingency plans for high‐impact risks
• Manage scope changes through formal change control processes, assessing impact and gaining appropriate approvals
• Ensure transparency and accountability for risk ownership and resolution

Governance & Reporting

• Establish and enforce appropriate project governance, cadence, and reporting standards
• Provide accurate and timely project status reports, dashboards, and metrics
• Ensure documentation is complete, current, and auditable throughout the project lifecycle
• Support portfolio‐level reporting and leadership reviews as required

Collaboration & Leadership

• Work effectively with distributed, cross‐functional teams including engineering, operations, vendors, and business partners
• Influence without authority by building trust, credibility, and strong working relationships
• Coach team members on project expectations, timelines, and deliverables
• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in an enterprise environment
• Strong working knowledge of PMI / PMP project management methodologies (certification preferred but not required)
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross‐functional projects
• Proven experience communicating effectively with:
  • Individual contributors
  • Managers and directors
  • Senior leaders and C‐suite executives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, planning, and time‐management capabilities
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage ambiguity in fast‐paced environments
• Proficiency with modern project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Jira, MS Project, or similar)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience delivering projects within large, matrixed organizations
• Familiarity with infrastructure, IT, managed services, or technology‐driven initiatives
• Experience producing executive dashboards and status reports
• Background working in contract or consulting engagements
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills
• Ability to deliver projects from inception to closure

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking with strong execution discipline
• Stakeholder leadership and influence
• Problem‐solving and analytical thinking
• Attention to detail with big‐picture awareness
• Professional confidence and executive presence
• Calm, structured approach under pressure

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree