Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with Connection sales subsidiaries to execute medium to large, moderately complex projects.

• Establish, oversee, and drive project execution utilizing established project management lifecycle methodologies.

• Act as the main contact for all project-related communications.

• Ensure adherence to all phases of the project.

• Support clients and the sales team in planning, scoping, scheduling, and defining project requirements during the pre-sales phase.

• Guide and mentor less experienced project managers.

• Create project artifacts to deliver contractual obligations.

• Manage both internal resources and third-party service providers.

• Take initiative in managing project scope, budget, and timeline.

• Identify and mitigate risks and issues, resolving escalated matters as necessary.

• Verify milestone completions and ensure that time and expenses are accurately recorded and validated.

• Update relevant systems and the PMO Manager as necessary.

• Execute or supervise billing submissions.

• Conclude projects according to established methodologies.

• Meet weekly status and portfolio reporting obligations.

• Travel may be necessary for project kickoffs, pilot programs, milestone reviews, or client meetings.

⛳️ Requirements

• Candidates must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

• Over 7 years of progressive project management experience with IT professional services and third-party vendors.

• Proven experience in leading projects across various teams, clients, and managing partners/vendors.

• Ability to identify, prioritize, resolve, and escalate risks and issues effectively.

• Strong skills in managing project scope, budget, and timeline.

• Advanced organizational and time management abilities.

• Experience in providing project status updates and reporting.

• Demonstrated experience in project change management.

• Familiarity with project closure activities, including lessons learned and project surveys.

• Ability to listen, anticipate customer needs, and proactively manage expectations.

• Experience in creating project artifacts such as budgets, rosters, risk registers, mitigation plans, schedules, and communication plans.

• Capability to handle shifting priorities, make informed decisions, negotiate, and maintain attention to detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.

• PMP certification is required or the ability to obtain PMP certification within the first 6 months of employment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• 401k plans available.

• Medical insurance coverage.

• Complimentary therapy sessions.

• Mental health coaching and resources.

• Access to meditation resources.

• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick days.

• Wellness Time Off days provided.

• Volunteer Time Off days offered.