Project Manager

Ottawa; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm is seeking a Remote Project Manager to oversee the planning and execution of projects across various distributed teams. This role requires strong leadership, communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a remote environment. Responsibilities include developing project plans, facilitating remote collaboration, and ensuring deliverables meet quality standards. Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree in business or related field and familiarity with project management tools and methodologies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing projects in a remote or hybrid environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency with project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or Waterfall).

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, and budgets.
• Coordinate daily operations of remote cross-functional teams.
• Track project progress using metrics and project management tools.
• Communicate project status, risks, and changes to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management in remote environments

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, management, IT, or related field

Tools

Jira

Asana

Trello

Monday.com

Zoom

Slack

Google Workspace

Teams

Job description

The Remote Project Manager oversees the planning, execution, and successful delivery of projects across distributed teams. This role ensures alignment between project goals, business objectives, and stakeholder expectations while maintaining clear communication, efficient workflows, and high-quality deliverables in a fully remote environment.

Key Responsibilities

Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and budgets.

Coordinate daily operations of remote, cross-functional teams across different time zones.

Lead project meetings, sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospective sessions (if Agile).

Track project progress using metrics, dashboards, and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Trello, Monday.com).

Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks; resolve issues proactively to keep projects on schedule.

Communicate project status, risks, and changes to stakeholders with clear, timely reports.

Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and adhere to project requirements.

Manage project documentation, workflows, and approvals.

Facilitate collaboration using remote tools such as Zoom, Slack, Google Workspace, and Teams.

Oversee project budgets, vendor coordination, and contract compliance when applicable.

Support project closing activities, including final reports, handoffs, and lessons learned.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Proven experience managing projects in a remote or hybrid environment.

Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.

Proficiency with project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or Waterfall).

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively.

Familiarity with risk management, budgeting, and resource planning.

Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.

Bachelors degree in business, management, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Certifications such as PMP, CAPM, PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum (preferred but not required).