Remote Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives

Gray; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NexGen seeks a Project Manager, Strategic Projects to lead cross-functional initiatives from planning through closeout. The role is based in Franklin, TN with the option for remote work and travel up to 20%.

As part of Gray's NexGen contracting, you will coordinate stakeholders, develop governance, manage scope, schedule and budget, and report to senior leadership. This position emphasizes proactive problem solving and collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, business, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, stakeholders, and executive reporting.
• PMP, Lean, Six Sigma, change management, or similar credentials are beneficial.
• Organized and execution-focused, the Project Manager leads project planning, governance, stakeholder coordination, and project controls while delivering measurable outcomes aligned with NexGen’s strategic objectives.
• Travel requirements are 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 and recommendations to leadership and project sponsors.
• Lead workstream execution and hold owners accountable for commitments, quality, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate implementation readiness, communications, training, handoffs, and sustainment.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and current information within approved PMO systems.
• Drive continuous improvement through technology, lessons learned, and after-action reviews.
• Support portfolio planning and exercise day-to-day authority over assigned projects within approved scope, budget, schedule, and governance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Scope management

Schedule management

Budget management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Executive reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, Business, or a related field

Job description

NexGen seeks a Project Manager, Strategic Projects to lead cross-functional initiatives from planning through closeout. The role is based in Franklin, TN with the option for remote work and travel up to 20%.

As part of Gray's NexGen contracting, you will coordinate stakeholders, develop governance, manage scope, schedule and budget, and report to senior leadership. This position emphasizes proactive problem solving and collaboration in a fast-paced environment.