Cross-Functional Project Manager

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 101,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401K

PTO

Disability benefits

Development opportunities

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Cross-Functional Project Manager to drive enterprise PMO initiatives in a remote US-based role. You will translate plans into milestones, maintain operating rhythms, and deliver transparent status updates with initiative owners.

You should have 5+ years in project management, strong communication across stakeholders, and hands-on experience with Jira and Smartsheet. The role offers a generous compensation package and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in project management or cross-functional roles.
• PMP/Lean/Six Sigma/Agile certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and monitoring of PMO initiatives aligned to timelines.
• Lead initiatives and assist with enterprise programs under PMO direction.
• Create and maintain action registers and risk logs.
• Oversee portfolio accuracy across collaboration and tracking platforms.
• Collaborate with initiative owners to define project scope and milestones.
• Establish operating rhythms and provide status dashboards.
• Identify corrective actions for data and execution gaps.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Project planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering

Tools

Jira

Smartsheet

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Cross-Functional Project Manager to join the team of a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space. This role will drive cross-functional execution across enterprise initiatives, helping translate plans into clear milestones, operating rhythms, and actionable status visibility. The position will partner closely with initiative owners and PMO stakeholders to keep work aligned, on track, and well-documented. Success in this role will require strong coordination skills, sound project discipline, and the ability to surface risks and corrective actions early.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $101,000 – $138,600 annually

Responsibilities

• Support planning and monitoring of PMO initiatives aligned with objectives and timelines
• Lead specific initiatives and assist with larger enterprise programs under PMO direction
• Build and maintain project execution artifacts such as action registers and risk logs
• Oversee project portfolio accuracy across collaboration and tracking platforms
• Collaborate with initiative owners to define project scope and clarify milestones
• Establish recurring operating rhythms and provide updates and dashboards on project status
• Identify and recommend corrective actions for gaps in project data and execution

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business or Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years in project management or cross-functional execution roles
• PMP, Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile certification preferred but not mandatory
• Experience managing projects with multiple stakeholders and dependencies
• Strong grasp of project management fundamentals and methodologies
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Jira and Smartsheet
• Excellent communication skills to influence diverse stakeholders

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401K retirement plan options
• Paid time off (PTO) for work-life balance
• Disability benefits provided
• Opportunities for personal and professional development

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.