Project Manager

TechWish; Merrifield (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TechWish in Merrifield, VA seeks an experienced Project Manager to coordinate cross-functional initiatives, manage schedules, budgets, and deliverables, and report progress to Enterprise Portfolio Value Managers.

You will apply formal project management practices, maintain documentation, dashboards, and governance standards, and guide junior team members while driving continuous improvement across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business/PM fields.
• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Proven ability to manage schedules, budgets, and risks.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and vendors.
• Strong documentation, reporting, and change management skills.
• Familiarity with MS Project, Smartsheet or similar tools.
• Knowledge of governance, stakeholder engagement, and issue escalation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute cross-functional projects aligned to goals.
• Develop schedules, budgets, and resource plans for delivery.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to gather requirements.
• Apply PM tools and templates for consistent execution.
• Identify risks, issues, and dependencies to leaders.
• Collaborate with teams and vendors for integrated delivery.
• Prepare dashboards and updates for stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with policies and governance standards.
• Support change management and issue resolution.
• Provide guidance to junior team members and share knowledge.
• Support adoption of PM methodologies and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with enabling functions for business readiness.
• Participate in initiative planning and project coordination.
• Represent PM function in team planning and delivery discussions.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling & budgeting

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Documentation & reporting

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Issue escalation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for managing project tasks, schedules, and deliverables under the guidance of Enterprise Portfolio Value Managers. Applies basic project management principles to support planning, execution, and stakeholder communication. Coordinates cross-functional activities, tracks progress, and assists in resolving project issues. Contributes to documentation, reporting, and process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute cross-functional projects that align with business goals and operational priorities
• Develop project schedules, budgets, and resource plans to support successful delivery
• Coordinate with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure alignment with project objectives
• Apply project management tools and templates to support consistent execution and reporting
• Identify and escalation project risks, issues, and dependencies to senior project leaders
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to support timely and integrated project delivery
• Prepare project documentation, dashboards, and updates for stakeholder communication
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, compliance requirements, and governance standards
• Participate in issue resolution and support project change management activities
• Provide guidance to junior team members and contribute to project knowledge sharing
• Support the adoption of project management methodologies and continuous improvement practices
• Collaborate with enabling functions to support business readiness and operational alignment
• Participate in initiative planning and contribute to project coordination efforts
• Represent the project management function in team-level planning and delivery discussions
• May perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant project management experience, supporting business projects or workstreams.
• Proficient in managing project schedules, deliverables, and stakeholder communications with increasing autonomy
• Knowledge of project planning, budgeting, and risk management practices across business functions
• Experience with coordinating cross-functional teams, tracking progress, and resolving day-to-day project issues
• Advanced knowledge of project documentation, reporting, and change management processes
• Experience with project management software (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent) to support project execution and visibility
• Working knowledge of stakeholder engagement, issue escalation, and project governance practices
• Basic skill in identifying project risks and contributing to mitigation planning and continuous improvement
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Organizational Development, or related field, or equivalent combination of training, education, and experience

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field, or equivalent combination of training, education, and experience
• Professional Certifications (e.g.,PMP, PgMP, or Lean/Agile certification)
• Experience managing vendors or third-party contributors a plus.
• Proficiency with MS Office; familiarity with tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira) preferred.