Principal Project Manager

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 155,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Paid Days Off

Health plan options

401k with company match

Dental, vision and disability coverage

Family Forming Benefit including Fertl

Paid childbearing and paternal leave

Education Reimbursement and Student LO

Sabbatical leave

Wellness program

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Principal Project Manager to lead complex enterprise technology delivery programs for US-based clients. This role shapes integrated plans, influences executive stakeholders, and translates strategic objectives into executable roadmaps while advancing delivery standards.

Remote role for US-based candidates. You will balance client strategy with feasibility, drive cloud transformation, ensure SDLC discipline, and guide agile and traditional delivery methods to successful

Qualifications

• 10+ years leading enterprise technology delivery programs or digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience in cloud transformation, application modernization, and microservices.
• Strong understanding of SDLC practices, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Expertise in Agile and traditional delivery frameworks, knowing when to apply each.
• Proven ability to manage project budgets and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex programs and interconnected workstreams, establishing clear outcomes and integrated plans.
• Define and evolve delivery methodologies and organizational planning standards.
• Translate strategic goals into executable roadmaps and drive implementation.
• Influence C-level stakeholders to shape program vision and investment decisions.
• Develop long-term client engagement strategies leveraging delivery experience and market insight.
• Balance client strategy with delivery feasibility as trusted adviser.
• Implement best practice RAID management to oversee portfolio risk.

Skills

Enterprise program leadership

Cloud transformation

SDLC/DevOps

Agile & traditional delivery

Executive stakeholder influence

Budget management

Risk management

Azure DevOps

Atlassian tools

Smartsheet

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

Azure DevOps

Atlassian tools

Smartsheet

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Principal Project Manager to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space.

This role will guide complex enterprise technology delivery programs and digital transformation efforts across multiple workstreams. The Principal Project Manager will shape integrated plans, influence executive stakeholders, and help translate strategic objectives into executable roadmaps. This position also plays a key role in advancing delivery standards, balancing client strategy with execution feasibility, and supporting long-term engagement success.

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

Compensation: $155,000 – $210,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead complex programs and interconnected workstreams, establishing clear outcomes and integrated plans
• Define and evolve delivery methodologies and organizational planning standards
• Contribute to business transformation strategies and translate strategic goals into executable roadmaps
• Influence C-level stakeholders to shape program vision and investment decisions
• Develop long-term client engagement strategies leveraging delivery experience and market insight
• Act as a trusted adviser balancing client strategy and delivery feasibility
• Implement best practice RAID management to oversee portfolio risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 10+ years leading enterprise technology delivery programs or digital transformation initiatives
• Experience in cloud transformation, application modernization, and microservices
• Strong understanding of SDLC practices, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines
• Expertise in Agile and traditional delivery frameworks, knowing when to apply each
• Advanced proficiency with Azure DevOps and Atlassian products; Smartsheet proficiency desired
• Proven ability to manage project budgets and financial performance

Benefits

• Unlimited Paid Days Off
• Three health plan options
• 401k with company match
• Eligibility for dental, vision, and disability coverage
• Family Forming Benefit including fertility coverage
• Paid childbearing and paternal leave
• Education Reimbursement and Student Loan Assistance
• Sabbatical leave
• Wellness program
• Flexible work schedule

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.