Project Manager I

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking a Project Manager I to coordinate and deliver multiple small-sized projects from initiation through close. You will work with a Senior Project Manager to manage scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and stakeholder communication while guiding teams toward successful outcomes.

Key responsibilities include creating and maintaining plans, coordinating execution, and ensuring adherence to risk and quality standards across initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of project management experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of proven general management, project analysis or project management experience
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Program Governance, RAID/RAIDD Management & Executive Reporting
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Integrated Planning, Milestone Tracking & Dependency Management
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Cross-Functional Stakeholder Management & Program Coordination
• High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, forecasts, requirements, deliverables, and resource plans.
• Coordinate project execution, monitor performance and variances, manage approved scope changes, and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Partner with stakeholders and project team members to establish expectations, communicate progress, and maintain alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while supporting team collaboration through leadership, mentoring, training, and momentum.
• Support larger project initiatives and ensure projects follow applicable risk, regulatory, quality, and internal control standards.

Skills

Project management experience

General management

Executive reporting

Integrated planning

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• We're looking for a Project Manager I to coordinate and deliver multiple small-sized technical and non-technical projects from initiation through close. Working alongside a Senior Project Manager, you'll manage project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and stakeholder communication while helping project teams stay aligned and focused on successful outcomes.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritises both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customise visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

What You'll Do:

• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, forecasts, requirements, deliverables, and resource plans.
• Coordinate project execution, monitor performance and variances, manage approved scope changes, and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Partner with stakeholders and project team members to establish expectations, communicate progress, and maintain alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while supporting team collaboration through leadership, mentoring, training, and momentum.
• Support larger project initiatives and ensure projects follow applicable risk, regulatory, quality, and internal control standards.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 1 year of project management experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of proven general management, project analysis or project management experience
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Program Governance, RAID/RAIDD Management & Executive Reporting
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Integrated Planning, Milestone Tracking & Dependency Management
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Cross-Functional Stakeholder Management & Program Coordination

What Sets You Apart:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Banking, payments, wire modernization, or financial services experience
• Proficiency with personal computers as well as pertinent software packages.
• Ideal candidates have managed RAIDD logs, integrated plans, dependency tracking, executive reporting, and governance forums for large cross‑functional technology programs.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.

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Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F‑1 OPT STEM work authorization status.