Project Manager – Strategic Projects

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

📋 Description

• Convert strategic initiatives into actionable project plans that include defined scope, milestones, resources, and accountability.

• Facilitate collaboration among cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment of execution with strategic goals.

• Implement project governance, establish workstream ownership, and set up decision-making and escalation processes.

• Oversee schedules, budgets, resources, forecasts, and implement corrective measures as needed.

• Identify and manage project risks, issues, scope changes, and control procedures.

• Establish and monitor KPIs, milestones, benefits, and overall project results.

• Deliver concise, decision-ready reports and recommendations to leadership and project sponsors.

• Lead execution of workstreams and hold responsible parties accountable for their commitments, quality, and issue resolution.

• Ensure readiness for implementation, including communications, training, handoffs, and ongoing support.

• Keep precise project documentation and maintain up-to-date information within approved PMO systems.

• Promote continuous improvement through technology, lessons learned, and after-action reviews.

• Assist in portfolio planning and maintain daily authority over assigned projects, adhering to approved scope, budget, schedule, and governance.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Business, or a related field is mandatory, along with five to seven years of relevant experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Proven capability to manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, stakeholders, and executive reporting effectively.

• Certifications such as PMP, Lean, Six Sigma, change management, or similar qualifications are advantageous.

• Highly organized with a focus on execution.

• Proactive problem solver with strong communication skills.

• Ability to foster accountability, escalate issues as needed, and build solid cross-functional relationships.

• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

• Must not require visa sponsorship; this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

• Capability to perform the physical demands of the role, including occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to work in a typical office environment and to work overtime when necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Consideration for remote work options.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

• An Equal Opportunity Employer.