Project Manager III

EMPLOYERS; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

EMPLOYERS is seeking a Project Manager III to lead large, multi-team programs with enterprise impact. You will drive strategy-to-execution alignment, cross-functional delivery, and executive communication while shaping delivery standards across the portfolio.

The ideal candidate has advanced Agile and Lean experience, evident in mentoring teams, improving flow, and guiding governance and PMO improvements across complex technology initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years leading large and complex technology programs or transformation initiatives.
• Expert-level Agile and hybrid delivery leadership.
• Strong command of enterprise architecture awareness, integrations, and dependencies.
• Exceptional communication across C-level and technical layers.
• Experienced in shaping portfolio priorities and governance models.
• Proficient in advanced delivery tools - Jira Advanced Roadmaps, dashboards, forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead large, complex, multi-workstream initiatives across business units and technology domains.
• Serve as senior Agile leader; coaching teams, improving flow, and driving predictability.
• Direct complex risk management, financial forecasting, and program-level roadmaps.
• Facilitate executive steering committees and cross-functional governance forums.
• Influence strategy by translating business goals into delivery pathways and sequencing.
• Resolve cross-team conflicts, capacity constraints, and architectural blockers.
• Govern vendor management plans and ensure performance against contract outcomes.
• Define and drive enterprise-level delivery improvements, PMO frameworks, and metrics.
• Mentor Project Manager I & II talent and build project management maturity.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Agile leadership

Hybrid delivery

Executive communication

Portfolio prioritization

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Jira Advanced Roadmaps

Dashboards

Forecasting

Job description

General Summary

The Project Manager III leads complex, multi-team programs with enterprise impact. The role drives strategy-to-execution alignment, cross-functional delivery, executive communication, and organizational change. The Project Manager III brings advanced Agile and Lean experience and shapes delivery standards across the portfolio.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead large, complex, multi-workstream initiatives across business units and technology domains.
• Serve as senior Agile leader; coaching teams, improving flow, and driving predictability.
• Direct complex risk management, financial forecasting, and program-level roadmaps.
• Facilitate executive steering committees and cross-functional governance forums.
• Influence strategy by translating business goals into delivery pathways and sequencing.
• Resolve cross-team conflicts, capacity constraints, and architectural blockers.
• Govern vendor management plans and ensure performance against contract outcomes.
• Define and drive enterprise-level delivery improvements, PMO frameworks, and metrics.
• Mentor Project Manager I & II talent and build project management maturity.
• Other duties as assigned.

Background And Experience/Expertise

• 10+ years leading large and complex technology programs or transformation initiatives.
• Expert-level Agile and hybrid delivery leadership.
• Strong command of enterprise architecture awareness, integrations, and dependencies.
• Exceptional communication across C-level and technical layers.
• Experienced in shaping portfolio priorities and governance models.
• Proficient in advanced delivery tools - Jira Advanced Roadmaps, dashboards, forecasting.

Certification

• PMI-ACP, PMP, SAFe SPC, Change Management or RTE, KMP II, IC, Agile Coaching certifications.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in business, information systems, related field or equivalent experience.

Work Environment

• Remote: This role is a remote (work from home (WFH) opportunity) and only open to candidates currently located in the United States and able to work without sponsorship.
• It requires a suitable space that provides a private and quiet workplace.
• Expected Work Hours: Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.
• Travel: May be required to travel to off-site location(s) to attend meetings, as necessary

Salary Range

$90,000 - $140,000 and a comprehensive benefits package, please follow the link to our benefits page for details! EMPLOYERS Benefits

About EMPLOYERS

As a dynamic, fast-growing provider of workers' compensation insurance and services, we are seeking a goal-oriented individual willing to put their ideas to work!

We offer a positive, challenging work environment, combined with an opportunity to build your career as you help us grow our business, in innovative and imaginative ways that are uniquely EMPLOYERS!

Headquartered in Nevada, EMPLOYERS attributes its long-standing success to its most valuable resource, our employees across the United States. EMPLOYERS is known for the quality service and expertise we provide to our clients, and the exemplary work environment we provide for our employees.

We live and breathe our core values: Integrity, Customer Focus, Collaboration, Initiative, Accountability, Innovation, and Personal Fulfillment. These are the pillars that support how we do business with our clients as well as how we treat each other!

At EMPLOYERS, you'll discover an energetic environment that inspires top achievement. As "America's small business insurance specialist", we have the resources, a solid reputation and an expanding nationwide identity to enrich your work/life and enhance your career. About EMPLOYERS