Project Manager III

Jobtailor; North Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead enterprise web modernization initiatives in a client-facing role. You will drive project leadership, risk planning, and agile delivery using Jira Advanced Plans.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, communicate with executives, mentor teams, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery across large-scale technology engagements.

Qualifications

• PMP certification required.
• 7+ years of progressive project/product management experience.
• Experience leading enterprise web modernization or digital transformation initiatives.
• Deep knowledge of Jira and Jira Advanced Plans for roadmapping, dependency mapping, and release tracking.
• Demonstrated expertise in Agile frameworks (Scrum/Kanban/SAFe).
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

Skills

PMP certification

Executive communication

Team leadership

Risk planning

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Jira Advanced Plans

Job description

• Project Leadership & Risk Planning: Spot and Fix Risks Early, Guide Clients Through Change, Oversee Large Enterprise Web Modernization Engagements
• Agile Product Development & Delivery: Use Agile Practices, Manage Plans in Jira, Deliver Quality on Schedule, Control Budgets and Scope
• Team Empowerment & Executive Communication: Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Communicate Clearly with Executives, Mentorship & Practice Growth

Requirements

• Required Certification: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is strictly required.
• 7+ years of progressive project/product management experience leading complex technology engagements in a client-facing or agency setting.
• Enterprise Modernization Track Record: Proven history of leading large-scale enterprise web redesigns, platform modernizations, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Tooling Proficiency: Deep working knowledge of Jira and Jira Advanced Plans for roadmapping, dependency mapping, and release tracking.
• Agile Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in agile frameworks (Scrum/Kanban/SAFe) within modern software engineering environments.
• Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) required.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Project Management, particularly in leading large-scale enterprise web modernization initiatives while utilizing Agile methodologies. Proficient in managing cross-functional teams and communicating effectively with executives to ensure project success.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Agile Frameworks (Scrum/Kanban/SAFe)
• Jira Advanced Plans
• Enterprise Web Modernization
• Client-Facing Project Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Project Management
• Agile Product Development
• Risk Planning
• Budget Control
• Scope Management
• Team Leadership
• Digital Transformation
• Platform Modernization
• Dependency Mapping
• Release Tracking

Soft Skills

• Executive Communication
• Mentorship
• Team Empowerment

Certifications & Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Industry Keywords

• Enterprise Modernization
• Web Redesign
• Technology Engagements
• Agile Practices
• Client Engagement

Tools & Technologies

• Jira