Project Manager

Title: Project Manager
Location: Remote Standard 8-5 hours based on timezone
Duration: contract through 2026
Rate: $45/hr

Job Description
The Project Manager is responsible for leading one or more complex, high-priority projects, ensuring delivery within established scope, quality, timeline, and budget requirements. This role develops and maintains comprehensive project plans; monitors progress against milestones and communicates project status to stakeholders and leadership.
Key responsibilities include identifying critical path activities, assessing schedule risks and constraints, and proactively recommending and implementing solutions to mitigate roadblocks and keep projects on track. The Project Manager regularly engages with management and key stakeholders to provide updates, escalate issues, and drive decision-making.
The role coordinates and directs the work of project team members and may lead cross-functional teams across multiple functions. The Project Manager is accountable for ensuring that project objectives, requirements, deliverables, risks, and decisions are clearly documented and effectively managed throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills:
Experience in leading large-scale, cross-functional projects.
Strong knowledge of project management principles, methodologies and processes.
Experience in applying project management and business analysis methodologies, tools, and industry best practices.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify risks, evaluate options, and drive effective solutions.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams, as well as Smartsheet.
Familiarity with collaboration, document management, and information-sharing platforms.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders across multiple programs, functions, and organizational levels.

Basic Qualification:
Doctorate degree and 3 years of experience OR Masters degree and 5 years of experience OR Bachelors degree and 7 years of experience OR Associates degree and 12 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 14 years of experience