Project Manager Non Tech 3

Aquent (United States); Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is partnering with a global leader in technology to drive strategic go-to-market initiatives. We seek a proactive Project Manager to serve as an operational lead within a strategic team, orchestrating planning cadences, meetings, and tracking dependencies across diverse workstreams.

You will drive critical initiatives and ensure milestones stay on track in a fast-paced, global environment. You will support current-year initiatives, maintain planning documents and decks, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Experience leading cross-functional calls and driving deadlines.
• Strong communication skills to articulate complex information.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stay organized.
• Comfort with ambiguous situations and providing clarity.
• Willingness to join occasional late meetings to accommodate a global team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools and slide/data reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as operational lead, driving planning cadences and key meetings.
• Track dependencies across multiple workstreams to ensure progression.
• Support current-year strategic initiatives, keeping milestones on schedule.
• Maintain planning documents and decks for consistency and clarity.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to align project specifications.

Skills

Proven project/program management

Cross-functional coordination

Verbal and written communication

Independent work and multitasking

Meeting facilitation / action tracking

Time management

MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project

Data reconciliation across files/slid​

Tools

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

Job description

Aquent is partnering with a global leader that stands at the forefront of technological innovation, empowering businesses worldwide with transformative solutions. This organization is dedicated to shaping the future of how companies operate, connect, and grow, driving impactful strategies that reach millions of customers and partners. By joining this dynamic environment, you will play a crucial role in advancing strategic initiatives that directly influence market growth and product adoption, making a tangible difference in the landscape of business technology.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive Project Manager to serve as a pivotal operational lead within a strategic go-to-market team. In this role, you will be instrumental in orchestrating planning cadences, facilitating critical meetings, and meticulously tracking dependencies across diverse workstreams. You will be at the heart of driving strategic initiatives, ensuring that key deliverables and milestones remain on track, and contributing significantly to both current-year execution and future strategic planning. This is an exceptional opportunity to apply your project management expertise to high-impact projects, fostering collaboration and ensuring seamless execution within a fast-paced, global team.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the operational lead, expertly driving planning cadences, facilitating key meetings, and tracking dependencies across various workstreams to ensure cohesive project progression.
• Support the execution of current-year strategic initiatives, meticulously keeping deliverables and milestones on schedule and aligned with overarching objectives.
• Streamline and maintain strategic planning documents and presentation decks across business and partner organizations, ensuring consistency in look, feel, and digestibility.
• Contribute to planning efforts focused on accelerating the adoption of innovative products among high-potential customers.
• Review key program documentation and reconcile data across slides and files, ensuring accuracy and consistency in reporting.
• Coordinate complex projects, developing detailed plans to achieve goals and integrating various activities to ensure successful outcomes.
• Confer with management, production, and marketing teams to align on project specifications and procedures, fostering cross-functional collaboration.

What You'll Bring

Must-Have Qualifications

• Proven experience in project or program management, including leading cross-functional calls and driving actions, deadlines, and milestones.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex information and facilitate productive discussions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and proactively manage your time effectively.
• Flexibility to join occasional late-afternoon or evening meetings (up to approximately 7-8 PM PT) to accommodate a global team.
• Proficiency in computer software, including MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Project.
• Experience with data reconciliation across various files and slides.
• Comfort and eagerness to navigate ambiguous situations, providing clarity and direction.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Advanced PowerPoint skills, including the ability to maintain consistent branding and enhance the digestibility of strategic planning decks.
• Proactive and independent work style, with the ability to make recommendations for team coordination without constant daily direction.
• Familiarity with industry-leading systems and processes.
• Experience providing administrative and calendar support, including managing timelines and scheduling meetings on behalf of stakeholders.