Remote-Eligible Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives

Gray; Franklin (TN); Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray, via NexGen Contracting in Franklin, TN, seeks a Project Manager, Strategic Projects to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives from planning through closeout. The role combines on-site coordination with remote work opportunities and requires strong communication with stakeholders at all levels.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of relevant experience, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and credentials like PMP or Lean/Six Sigma, with travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, business, or related field required.
• Five to seven years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, stakeholders, and executive reporting.
• Travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategic initiatives into executable project plans with clear scope, milestones, resources, and accountability.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align execution with strategic objectives.
• Establish project governance, workstream ownership, decision-making, and escalation processes.
• Manage schedules, budgets, resources, forecasts, and corrective actions.
• Manage project risks, issues, scope, and change control.
• Define and track KPIs, milestones, benefits, and project outcomes.
• Provide concise, decision-ready reporting to leadership and sponsors.
• Lead workstream execution and hold owners accountable for commitments, quality, and issue resolution.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Effective communication

Executive reporting

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, business, or related field

Tools

PMP

Lean

Six Sigma

Change management

Job description

Gray, via NexGen Contracting in Franklin, TN, seeks a Project Manager, Strategic Projects to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives from planning through closeout. The role combines on-site coordination with remote work opportunities and requires strong communication with stakeholders at all levels.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of relevant experience, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and credentials like PMP or Lean/Six Sigma, with travel up to 20%.