Strategic Project Lead — Cross-Functional Delivery

Optimum; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimum seeks a Lead Project Manager to direct medium to complex projects from initiation through deployment, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery of products. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage scope, cost, and schedule, and act as a liaison with stakeholders to drive results.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering, 7+ years of PM experience, PMP preferred, and strong communication, analytical and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• PM professional certification (PMP) preferred.
• Minimum 7+ years of project management responsibility with cross-functional teams.
• Strong MS Office and project management tools experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee medium to complex projects from initiation to delivery.
• Coordinate IT and non-IT resources to meet schedule and budget.
• Develop timetables, track progress, and report status to stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional team meetings and ensure effective communications.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation skills

Problem-solving

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheets

Microsoft Office

Job description

Optimum seeks a Lead Project Manager to direct medium to complex projects from initiation through deployment, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery of products. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage scope, cost, and schedule, and act as a liaison with stakeholders to drive results.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering, 7+ years of PM experience, PMP preferred, and strong communication, analytical and presentation skills.