Project Manager

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead complex, enterprise-level initiatives that support operational performance and business objectives. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who can guide projects from initial planning through final delivery while coordinating across stakeholders, vendors, and internal teams. The role calls for strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to drive process improvements, manage project outcomes, and encourage successful adoption of change.

Responsibilities:

• Direct large-scale and high-complexity projects from kickoff through completion, ensuring objectives, timelines, budgets, and quality standards remain aligned with stakeholder expectations.
• Prepare and maintain core project documentation, including schedules, staffing plans, financial tracking, status updates, performance measures, and related delivery materials.
• Lead the execution of process enhancements and operational improvements required to achieve intended business results.
• Partner with key stakeholders to support change readiness through impact assessments, communication planning, training coordination, and adoption tracking.
• Define stakeholder involvement across each initiative by identifying decision-makers, subject matter experts, and team responsibilities early in the project lifecycle.
• Build strong working relationships with sponsors, business leaders, technical teams, customers, and project peers to shape delivery strategies and resolve issues effectively.
• Monitor project risks, barriers, and performance trends using both qualitative feedback and quantitative data, then take timely corrective action when needed.
• Coach and support project team members by providing guidance, performance feedback, and development opportunities that strengthen collaboration and results.
• Conduct post-launch evaluations to capture lessons learned, share outcomes with teams, and improve future project delivery practices.
• Review vendor execution and service quality, escalating concerns when performance does not meet expectations.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders, broad scope, and high business impact.
• Strong knowledge of project planning, budgeting, reporting, resource coordination, and delivery oversight.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence decision-making, and build alignment across business and technical groups.
• Experience supporting organizational change through communication, training, and stakeholder engagement efforts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for reporting, analysis, presentations, and project documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present updates clearly to leadership and project teams.
• Ability to evaluate data, identify delivery obstacles, and implement practical solutions in a timely manner.
• Experience working with external vendors and managing service expectations, performance reviews, and escalations as needed.