Strategic Project Leader — Cross-Functional Delivery

Upbound Field Support Center Rent A Center Texas LP; Draper (UT); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Upbound Group is seeking a Principal, Project Management to lead large, cross‑functional initiatives with significant business impact. You will partner with senior leaders, set objectives, manage risks, and ensure delivery from initiation to closeout.

The role requires strong PM methodologies, stakeholder influence, and experience across Agile/Waterfall environments. A PMP is highly desired, with 5+ years in related roles and a bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related Project, Program and/or Product Management experience, including cross‑functional IT/business initiatives.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• PMP certification highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple, concurrent initiatives from conception through closeout with defined scope, schedules and governance.
• Identify dependencies, manage risks and ensure milestones and budgets are met.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Operations and Business teams to deliver value and outcomes.
• Establish objectives, KPIs and benefits with stakeholders and monitor performance.
• Promote adherence to governance standards and drive continuous improvement across programs.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

SharePoint

Jira

Visio

Job description

Upbound Group is seeking a Principal, Project Management to lead large, cross‑functional initiatives with significant business impact. You will partner with senior leaders, set objectives, manage risks, and ensure delivery from initiation to closeout.

The role requires strong PM methodologies, stakeholder influence, and experience across Agile/Waterfall environments. A PMP is highly desired, with 5+ years in related roles and a bachelor’s degree.