Head of Project Management

Verra Mobility; Clifton (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Verra Mobility Corporation is seeking a Project Manager to lead end-to-end client implementations and internal programs. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, monitor progress, manage risks, and report status to stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

The role is remote with regular check-ins and collaboration via virtual platforms. Experience with Agile, MS Project, Azure DevOps, Jira, and Confluence is valued to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of project management experience in a fast-paced environment.
• PMP Certification preferred; applicable experience may substitute.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Computer Engineering, or MIS.
• Experience coaching, leading and influencing others.
• Experience managing projects using Microsoft Project.
• Understand Agile development methodologies and processes.
• Proficient with Office products (Excel, PowerPoint) for reports and dashboards.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, Jira, and Confluence.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver programs on time and within budget.
• Develop, distribute, and manage consolidated project plans, status reports, dashboards; communicate with stakeholders.
• Manage risks, issues, actions, and dependencies through closure and keep teams aligned.
• Coordinate with Account Management to manage customer expectations through timely communication.
• Track and report project financials throughout the lifecycle.
• Maintain flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Engineering, or Management Information Systems

Tools

Microsoft Project

Azure DevOps

Jira

Confluence

Planview

Mavenlink

Job description

Verra Mobility is a global leader in smart mobility. We develop technology-enabled solutions that help the world move safely and easily. We are fostering the development of safe cities, working with police departments and municipalities to install over 4,000 red-light, speed, and school bus stop arm safety cameras across North America. We are also creating smart roadways, serving the world's largest commercial fleets and rental car companies to manage tolling transactions and violations for over 8.5 million vehicles. As a Project Manager, you will play a key role in providing world class support to our external clients and internal teams by managing the end-to-end implementation of contracted technical programs and ensuring they are delivered in a timely manner. You are responsible for tracking the status of all programs / projects as assigned by working with different stakeholders, managing customer expectations, providing status reports to management, active risk and issue management, and drive risks/issues/actions to closure. You will create and manage project plans, communicate schedules with different stakeholders and ensure successful delivery of all projects and tickets. You will adhere to agile software development processes accepted by the organization. Responsible for project management of assigned client implementations.

• Partner with a cross-functional project team to deliver programs on time, on budget and according to contractual requirements.
• Develop, distribute, and manage consolidated project plans, status reports, dashboards and communicate with stakeholders.
• Actively manage risks, issues, actions, and dependencies through closure and communicate to maintain alignment.
• Partner with the Account Management team to manage customer expectations through concise and timely communication.
• Compile, track, and report on project financials throughout project lifecycle.
• Works well in a team and is flexible in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to effectively manage time and shifting priorities for self and delivery team.

• Minimum 2-5 years of project management experience in a fast-paced environment
• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) preferred, relevant industry experience and/or client implementation experience can be substituted
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Computer Engineering or Management Information Systems Degree required
• Experience in coaching, leading and influencing others
• Experience in managing projects and schedules using Microsoft Project
• Must understand the agile development methodology, applicable roles, and processes
• Experienced with Office products like Excel, PowerPoint to generate reports and dashboards
• Experienced with tools like Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence
• Strong problem-resolution, analytical skills, and stakeholder management expertise
• Flexible and adaptable about learning, task assignments, and learning new technologies
• Some experience with Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools like Planview, Mavenlink, etc.
• Agile Scrum Software Development practices and tools preferred.

In this remote role, you'll have the flexibility to work from home full-time, allowing you to create an optimal work environment. You’ll also have regular check-ins and team meetings scheduled through virtual platforms to ensure collaboration and support.

We focus on high performance and drive toward breakthrough outcomes.

We focus on high performance and drive toward breakthrough outcomes.

With your explicit consent which you provided as part of the application process, we will retain candidate personal data solely for the business purpose for which it was collected. In no event will we retain such data more than two (2) years following the closure of the recruitment process relating to the role for which you applied or in the event other related job opportunities arise within the company. Verra Mobility is an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

With your explicit consent which you provided as part of the application process, we will retain candidate personal data solely for the business purpose for which it was collected. In no event will we retain such data more than two (2) years following the closure of the recruitment process relating to the role for which you applied or in the event other related job opportunities arise within the company. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.