[Remote] Project Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. PPM Works, Inc. is a consultancy focused on Microsoft Work Management and Project and Portfolio Management. They are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead client-facing engagements and internal operational initiatives, managing projects from initiation through closeout while ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery for client and internal engagements, from charter through closeout
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets using MS Project, Smartsheet, and OnePlan
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders
• Apply hybrid methodology, blending waterfall structure with agile flexibility based on project context
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing expectations and building long-term trust
• Facilitate regular status meetings, executive briefings, and steering committee updates
• Identify, escalate, and resolve risks, issues, and dependencies proactively
• Produce clear, concise project status reports and executive-level communications
• Lead cross-functional project teams of varying sizes in a fully remote environment
• Partner with resource managers to staff projects and manage capacity across concurrent engagements
• Mentor junior PMs and contribute to continuous improvement of ppmworks delivery standards
• Maintain project data integrity and reporting within OnePlan and other PPM platforms
• Track and manage project financials including budget forecasting, actuals, and variance reporting
• Conduct lessons learned sessions and contribute findings to the ppmworks knowledge base

Skills

• 5–10 years of project management experience, including client-facing engagements
• Demonstrated success delivering projects of varying scale and complexity across diverse industries
• Proficiency with an enterprise PM tool for scheduling, resource management, and reporting
• Hands-on experience with hybrid project delivery
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to executive audiences
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a remote, distributed environment
• Experience managing project financials: budgets, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Must have AI acumen with the ability to be a leader by leveraging AI
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification
• Experience with OnePlan or similar enterprise PPM platforms
• Agile/Scrum certification (CSM, PMI-ACP, or equivalent)
• Background in professional services, consulting, or technology delivery
• Experience implementing or administering PPM tools on behalf of clients

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Benefits package
• Opportunities for career growth

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