Project Manager - Scheduler Strategic Enterprise Solutions (SES) Team - Remote

Convergint Technologies, LLC; Schaumburg (IL); Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Dental Vision

401K Matching

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Wellness Program

CSR Day

Vehicle Reimbursement

Job summary

Convergint Technologies, LLC is seeking a Project Manager - Scheduler to drive scheduling for large multi-site, multi-region initiatives within the SES team. You will manage high-volume projects, align milestones with client needs, and communicate with senior stakeholders.

The role emphasizes developing realistic schedules, monitoring progress, and escalating risks to keep projects on time and within scope. A PMI/PM certification and relevant experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing high-volume, fast-paced projects with shifting deadlines.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, scheduling practices, and milestone tracking.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to present to and collaborate with high-level stakeholders.
• Proficiency with project management and tracking tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Excel, or similar platforms).
• PMP certification preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage competing deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in dynamic environments.
• Ability to identify risks, assess impacts, and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Proven ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and work collaboratively with internal and external partners.
• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to analyze processes and recommend efficiency enhancements.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high volume of projects with tight and frequently shifting timelines, ensuring schedules are continuously updated, accurately prioritized, and aligned with evolving customer and operational needs.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of project scope, key milestones, and timelines to create and maintain a detailed, realistic project schedule.
• Communicate effectively with high-level stakeholders through frequent verbal updates, formal presentations, and participation in cross-functional meetings, ensuring clear alignment, timely information sharing, and strong professional relationships.
• Maintain and update project tracking tools with accurate schedule dates, contact details, and relevant project information.
• Escalate risks or issues promptly, when milestone dates or deliverables are at risk.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve operational efficiency, and support consistent performance across all assigned responsibilities.
• Perform risk mitigation by site parameters, resource availability, and customer milestones to minimize impacts to field operations.
• Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders gather essential scheduling inputs -including milestone targets, dependencies, and resource constraints.
• Identify and document potential scheduling risks and recommend effective mitigation strategies to maintain project progress and on-time delivery.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.

Skills

PM principles

Scheduling

Milestone tracking

Communication

MS Project

Smartsheet

Excel

PMP

Cross-functional

Education

Associates degree in Engineering

College degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Excel

Scheduling tools

Job description

Convergint is looking for a full-time, results driven and forward-thinking Project Manager - Scheduler to join our Strategic Enterprise Solutions (SES) Team. As an SES Project Manager - Scheduler, you are a part of a dynamic team that is dedicated to shaping the future of our business through the development of strategies and solutions to meet targeted enterprise client needs on large multi-site, multi-region complex strategic projects and initiatives. As a Project Manager - Scheduler, you are a part of a dynamic team that allows you to grow as Convergint grows.

Who You Are

You have a passion for providing world-class service to customers, colleagues and communities. You are a person of integrity with a commitment to growth, accountability and delivering results. You want to join an organization with a positive culture that embraces equal opportunity and allows everyone to be the best version of themselves at work and home. You want to grow with us and deliver results as an exceptional Project Manager.

Who We Are

With 25-years of proven growth and exceptional performance, our mission is to be our customer's best service provider. We realize the importance of diversity in achieving that goal. Our company was built upon a solid foundation of 10 Values and Beliefs which drive our unmatched culture, making us the #1 global, serviced-based systems integrator in the industry. We take great pride in protecting the lives and assets of our customers and their communities with the solutions we provide.

What you'll do with "Our Training and Your Experience"

• Manage a high volume of projects with tight and frequently shifting timelines, ensuring schedules are continuously updated, accurately prioritized, and aligned with evolving customer and operational needs.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of project scope, key milestones, and timelines to create and maintain a detailed, realistic project schedule.
• Communicate effectively with high-level stakeholders through frequent verbal updates, formal presentations, and participation in cross-functional meetings, ensuring clear alignment, timely information sharing, and strong professional relationships
• Maintain and update project tracking tools with accurate schedule dates, contact details, and relevant project information.
• Escalate risks or issues promptly, when milestone dates or deliverables are at risk.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve operational efficiency, and support consistent performance across all assigned responsibilities.
• Perform risk mitigation by site parameters, resource availability, and customer milestones to minimize impacts to field operations.
• Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders gather essential scheduling inputs -including milestone targets, dependencies, and resource constraints.
• Identify and document potential scheduling risks and recommend effective mitigation strategies to maintain project progress and on-time delivery.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.

What You'll Need

• At least 5 years of experience of proven experience managing high-volume, fast-paced projects with shifting deadlines.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, scheduling practices, and milestone tracking.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to present to and collaborate with high-level stakeholders.
• Proficiency with project management and tracking tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Excel, or similar platforms).
• PMP certification preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage competing deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in dynamic environments.
• Ability to identify risks, assess impacts, and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Proven ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and work collaboratively with internal and external partners.
• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to analyze processes and recommend efficiency enhancements.

Company Benefits

• 10 Company Holidays and Paid Time Off starting at 13 days annually
• Fun & Laughter Day Off
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
• Life insurance & Disability Plan
• Wellness Program
• 401K Matching Plan
• Colleague Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary and compensation plan
• Vehicle reimbursement plan or company vehicle
• Corporate Social Responsibility Day
• Cell phone reimbursement (if applicable)
• Paid parental leave

Requirements

Education: College degree, trade school or equivalent experience

• Associates degree in Engineering or related field

Minimum Experience: 3 years relevant project scheduling experience

Preferred Experience (but not required):

• Experience in 1 or more of the following industries: electronic, fire alarm & life safety, building automation and/or AV systems
• Certifications & Licenses: Project Management Institute (PMI) certification; industry-specific certifications and/or licenses; must have valid driver's license with a clean driving record

This posting is expected to remain open until 9/24/2026

Convergint is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Visit our Convergint careers site to learn more about the company and the exciting opportunities available.

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