General Interest — Project Management, PMO & Related Roles

The PMO Squad; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; Full time

Job description

What We Typically Place

• Project Managers & Senior Project Managers
• Program Managers & Portfolio Managers
• PMO Leads & PMO Analysts
• Scrum Masters & Agile Coaches
• Business Analysts

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering projects, programs, or PMO functions in a professional environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Availability for 1099 contract engagements

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Relevant certifications (PMP, CSM, SAFe, ITIL, PMI-ACP, and similar)
• Familiarity with AI tools for project management (e.g., AI-assisted reporting, meeting summarization, risk analysis) or related AI/PM certifications and training
• Experience across multiple industries or engagement types

Ideal Candidate Profile

The PMs and PMO professionals who thrive with our clients share a few traits that separate them from the pack. They're outcome-obsessed - they track progress against real business results, not just task completion, and they don't confuse a green status report with actual momentum. They're proactive problem-solvers - they surface risks before they become issues and bring solutions, not just problems, to stakeholders. They take ownership without being asked twice - they don't wait for permission to chase down a blocker or make a decision within their authority. They communicate with clarity under ambiguity - translating messy, half-formed client requirements into a clear plan the team can execute against. And increasingly, the strongest performers use AI to work smarter - automating the busywork so they can spend their time on judgment calls that actually need a human.