Project Manager- Strategic Projects

Jobgether; United States; À distance; USD 100 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Remote work considered (Franklin, TN)

Lead high-impact strategic initiatives

Collaborative team culture

Executive stakeholder engagement

Résumé du poste

Jobgether in Franklin, TN seeks an organized Project Manager to lead strategic initiatives from planning through execution. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, define governance, manage schedules and budgets, and deliver measurable outcomes.

The role requires 5–7 years of experience, strong communication, and the ability to travel up to 20%. PMP or Lean/Six Sigma credentials are a plus. Join a performance-driven culture focused on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field with 5–7 years of relevant experience.
• Proven ability to manage project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, stakeholders, and executive reporting.
• Strong knowledge of project planning, governance, stakeholder coordination, and project controls.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive accountability across multiple workstreams.
• Excellent organizational and execution skills with ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for leadership updates.
• Ability to build effective relationships across functions.
• Self-motivation, adaptability, continuous improvement mindset.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20%.
• Ability to perform physical requirements (lifting up to 50 pounds).
• PMP, Lean/Six Sigma, Change management credentials are a plus.
• Not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Responsabilités

• Lead strategic projects from planning through execution and closeout, ensuring alignment with priorities.
• Translate strategic initiatives into actionable project plans with defined scope and milestones.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders for aligned execution.
• Establish governance structures, ownership, decisions, and escalation procedures.
• Manage schedules, budgets, resources, forecasts, and corrective actions.
• Identify and manage risks, issues, scope changes, and change control.
• Define, monitor, and report KPIs, milestones, benefits, and outcomes.
• Prepare concise reports and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Drive workstream execution and maintain accountability for commitments and quality.
• Coordinate readiness, communications, training, handoffs, and ongoing support.
• Maintain documentation in approved PM systems and drive continuous improvement.
• Support portfolio planning and daily authority within scope and governance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Organizational skills

Execution

Adaptability

Travel readiness

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Description du poste

Accountabilities

You will lead strategic projects from planning through execution and closeout, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and consistent delivery against approved objectives. Your responsibilities will include:

• Translate strategic initiatives into actionable project plans with clearly defined scope, milestones, resources, deliverables, and accountability.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure project execution remains aligned with strategic objectives.
• Establish project governance structures, workstream ownership, decision-making processes, and escalation procedures.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, resource allocation, forecasts, and corrective actions.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, scope changes, and change control processes.
• Define, monitor, and report on key performance indicators, milestones, expected benefits, and project outcomes.
• Prepare concise, decision-ready reports and recommendations for senior leadership and project sponsors.
• Lead workstream execution and ensure owners remain accountable for commitments, quality standards, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate implementation readiness, stakeholder communications, training, project handoffs, and ongoing operational support.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure information remains current within approved project management systems.
• Drive continuous improvement through technology adoption, lessons learned, and after-action reviews.
• Support portfolio planning and exercise day-to-day authority over assigned projects within approved scope, budgets, schedules, and governance frameworks.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is an organized, accountable, and results-driven professional with experience managing complex projects and coordinating diverse stakeholders. You should bring the following qualifications and capabilities:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field, with 5–7 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, stakeholders, and executive reporting.
• Strong knowledge of project planning, governance, stakeholder coordination, and project controls.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive accountability across multiple workstreams.
• Excellent organizational and execution skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Strong problem-solving and decision‑making capabilities, including the ability to identify issues, recommend solutions, and elevate concerns appropriately.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly when presenting project updates and recommendations to leadership.
• Ability to build effective relationships and collaborate with stakeholders across different functions.
• Self‑motivation, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% as required.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role, including occasional lifting or moving of materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
• Additional qualifications that would be an advantage include:
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Lean or Six Sigma credentials.
• Change management certification or relevant experience.
• Experience implementing process improvements and managing strategic initiatives in construction, engineering, or industrial environments.
• Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Benefits

• Remote work arrangement may be considered, with the role based in Franklin, Tennessee.
• Opportunity to lead high‑impact strategic initiatives across a diverse business environment.
• Collaborative team culture emphasizing accountability, innovation, and professional development.
• Exposure to cross‑functional leadership and executive‑level stakeholder engagement.
• Opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement, portfolio planning, and organizational growth.