Hybrid Project Manager II: Drive Cross-Functional Impact

ameritasexternal; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Incentive program bonuses

Competitive pay

Flexible hybrid work

Thrive Days

Paid time off

Health benefits

Job summary

Ameritas is seeking a project manager to lead and organize project teams, delivering value with limited supervision. You will apply PM methodologies and consultative skills across problem solving, storytelling, and leadership to drive outcomes.

The role supports sponsor engagement, cost tracking and change management, with a hybrid work model alternating between in-office locations (Lincoln, NE or Cincinnati, OH) and remote work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 1-3+ years of related project management experience required.
• PMP, PMI-ACP, or other similar project management certifications are useful.
• Previous management consulting or external consulting experience desired.
• MBA or similar advanced degree desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide sponsor engagement and document project objectives, benefits, success criteria, assumptions, constraints, and steering team membership.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to identify approaches, break down work into tasks, obtain estimates, and map dependencies.
• Track project costs and monitor the budget.
• Update plans, schedules, costs, and resources; report progress and variances.
• Ensure stakeholders understand changes to processes and training provided.
• Follow review/approval processes for deliverables while tracking risks and issues.
• Evaluate changes for impact on scope, cost, quality, and schedule; provide alternatives for approval.
• Implement approved changes and integrate into baselines; document lessons learned.

Skills

Project management

Problem solving

Structured thinking

Analytical skills

Professional communication

Leadership

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree

PM certifications (PMP)

PMI-ACP

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Ameritas is seeking a project manager to lead and organize project teams, delivering value with limited supervision. You will apply PM methodologies and consultative skills across problem solving, storytelling, and leadership to drive outcomes.

The role supports sponsor engagement, cost tracking and change management, with a hybrid work model alternating between in-office locations (Lincoln, NE or Cincinnati, OH) and remote work.