Sr. Project Manager

CBTS; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting agency is looking for a Talent Acquisition Lead-Professional Services to manage software development initiatives mainly using the Waterfall methodology. The role is fully remote and requires candidates to have PMP certification, strong budgeting experience, and availability during Eastern Time business hours. A focus on collaboration and leadership is essential, alongside the ability to travel quarterly to meet project needs.

Qualifications

• Active PMP Certification required.
• Strong experience managing project budgets and forecasts.
• Located in the Eastern or Central Time Zone.
• Available to work consistently from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET.
• Willing and able to travel quarterly.
• Hands-on experience with Waterfall methodology.
• Familiarity with CapEx vs OpEx project budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute multiple concurrent software projects using Waterfall methodology.
• Lead project budgeting and financial tracking.
• Define, maintain, and execute project plans, schedules, and deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams composed of employees and contractors.
• Create structure and enforce process while fostering team autonomy and collaboration.
• Serve as a positive, communicative, and adaptable leader.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders.

Job description

Talent Acquisition Lead-Professional Services

CBTS has partnered with a client to identify a Sr. Project Manager on a 12 month contract to possible hire opportunity. This role can be FULLY REMOTE if you can work/support EST business hrs.

• This role will require the ability to work on a W2 basis. Please no C2c/3rd party profiles at this time!
• PMP
• Willing and able to work 8-5 ET - be available online during that time
• Willing and able to travel up to once per quarter - depending on project
• Waterfall experience (we do very little agile here)
• Flexible, able to go with the flow but create structure for the team
• Positive, problem-solving attitude

Notes:

• Work on multiple projects at once. Team is half employees and half contractors. Get shuffled around frequently.
• Software projects.
• Good work/life balance.
• Servant leader - let the team shine.
• Experienced and not need to be hand held.
• PMs job is not be difficult - Focus is on customer service.
• Impose structure, adhere to process, but not be the "bad cop".
• Manage the project budgeting (determine cost, request funding, track burndown, accruals, etc).
• Will send expectations document - don’t share until an offer is made
• Describe how to build a waterfall project plan (no Agile being done at CBB).
• Intelligent about Capex vs Opex

Position Summary:

We are seeking experienced Project Managers to lead and support software development initiatives, primarily focused on software related projects and new product development. Any work within Business Intelligence and/or Data Warehousing would be a plus. These roles require a servant leadership approach, strong budgeting/forecasting capabilities, and the ability to maintain structure without acting as a "bad cop." The successful candidates will join a flexible, collaborative, and respectful environment with a strong focus on work-life balance and customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and execute multiple concurrent software projects using Waterfall methodology
• Lead project budgeting and financial tracking (cost estimation, funding requests, burn rate, accruals)
• Define, maintain, and execute project plans, schedules, and deliverables
• Coordinate cross-functional teams composed of employees and contractors
• Create structure and enforce process while fostering team autonomy and collaboration
• Serve as a positive, communicative, and adaptable leader
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders and leadership, escalating as appropriate
• Travel up to once per quarter, as project needs dictate

Required Qualifications:

• PMP Certification (active)
• Strong experience managing project budgets and forecasts
• Located in the Eastern or Central Time Zone
• Available to work consistently from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET
• Willing and able to travel quarterly
• Hands-on experience with Waterfall methodology
• Familiarity with CapEx vs OpEx project budgeting

Preferred Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Calm, adaptable demeanor; able to go with the flow while providing leadership
• Natural problem-solver with a servant-leadership mindset
• Strong sense of accountability and ability to drive results without micromanagement
• Collaborative, respectful approach with a focus on team and customer success

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

• Information Technology and Project Management

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting