Senior Project Manager - PMO Leader & AI-Driven Ops

JK Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JK Partners is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead a portfolio of high-budget projects. The role requires hands-on PMO expertise, strong financial oversight, and excellent communication with senior leaders.

You will collaborate across teams, automate workflows with AI tools, and present decisions with clear analysis. Adaptability in a fast-growth environment is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of hands-on project management with multiple budgets.
• Familiarity with PMO frameworks, governance, and approval workflows.
• Strong financial oversight: budget tracking and forecasting.
• Proficiency with Jira and AI tools for communications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for exec materials.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Comfort presenting to Managing Director or senior leaders.
• Adaptable in fast-moving, startup-like environments.
• Interpersonal agility and discretion with sensitive data.
• Curiosity and structured problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of projects with significant budgets, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Review project documentation with PMO rigor and ensure compliance.
• Oversee budget tracking, forecasting, and time allocation across teams.
• Create program communications and automate recurring workflows using AI tools.
• Synthesize data into clear, executive-ready materials for leadership.
• Collaborate across teams and surface decisions to senior leaders with analysis.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Executive communication

Education

PMP certification

Tools

Jira

Claude

Copilot

Cowork

Job description

JK Partners is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead a portfolio of high-budget projects. The role requires hands-on PMO expertise, strong financial oversight, and excellent communication with senior leaders.

You will collaborate across teams, automate workflows with AI tools, and present decisions with clear analysis. Adaptability in a fast-growth environment is essential for success.