Project Manager I

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Project Manager I based in the United States.

As a Project Manager I, you will coordinate and lead projects across multiple business functions, ensuring successful delivery from initial planning through implementation and deployment. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, establish timelines, manage resources, and maintain alignment with organizational objectives. This role combines structured project management with hands-on problem-solving, change management, and operational coordination. You will oversee project documentation, monitor progress, and proactively address risks to keep initiatives on schedule and aligned with stakeholder expectations. With a strong focus on communication and collaboration, you will help teams navigate change and improve business processes. This opportunity is ideal for an organized, proactive professional who enjoys managing multiple priorities and delivering measurable results in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Accountabilities

Project planning and execution: Lead and proactively manage projects from initiation through completion, ensuring requirements, development activities, testing, implementation, and deployment plans are clearly defined.
Timeline and delivery management: Monitor project milestones, track progress, identify potential delays, and coordinate corrective actions to ensure projects are completed within established deadlines.
Requirements management: Work with stakeholders to clarify project objectives, define deliverables, document expectations, and ensure outcomes align with approved sales documentation and project requirements.
Project documentation and reporting: Prepare and maintain project plans, requirements documents, status reports, action plans, and other materials needed to support effective project execution.
Change management: Coordinate process changes and ensure change-control requests move through the appropriate review and approval processes.
Stakeholder coordination: Build strong cross-functional relationships and facilitate communication among organizational teams to maintain alignment, resolve issues, and support project success.
Operational support: Assist with planning, organizing, and coordinating operational activities, reporting requests, special projects, and other initiatives identified by leadership.
Problem-solving and risk management: Identify project challenges, analyze root causes, develop practical solutions, and proactively address risks that could affect delivery or business outcomes.
Process improvement: Support initiatives that improve workflows, strengthen operational efficiency, and enhance coordination across teams.
Team collaboration and culture: Encourage teamwork, collaboration, accountability, and effective communication while serving as a positive ambassador for the organization's working culture.
Leadership support: Prioritize competing demands, coordinate tasks, delegate responsibilities when appropriate, and provide clear updates to stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Additional responsibilities: Perform other project-related duties and assignments as required by management.
Requirements
Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant professional experience.
Project management experience: Demonstrated experience managing projects successfully, including coordinating activities, monitoring progress, and delivering agreed-upon outcomes.
Project management knowledge: Understanding of project management methodologies, planning techniques, documentation standards, and best practices for managing project lifecycles.
Organizational skills: Excellent planning and organizational abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple concurrent projects and prioritize competing deadlines effectively.
Analytical and problem-solving skills: Ability to assess challenges, identify root causes, evaluate alternatives, and implement practical solutions.
Communication skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear documentation, communicate project status, and present information to stakeholders.
Interpersonal skills: Excellent relationship-building and customer service skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across different teams and organizational levels.
Leadership and coordination: Strong leadership capabilities, including the ability to coordinate contributors, delegate tasks when appropriate, and encourage accountability and teamwork.
Attention to detail: Ability to manage project documentation and implementation details while maintaining awareness of broader business objectives.
Change management: Ability to coordinate process changes, manage approvals, and support teams through implementation and operational transitions.
Technical proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications for project planning, documentation, reporting, and presentations.
Independence and initiative: Ability to work with minimal supervision, take ownership of assigned projects, anticipate challenges, and follow through on commitments.
Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with changing priorities, multiple stakeholders, and varied project requirements.
Presentation skills: Ability to communicate project objectives, progress, risks, and recommendations clearly and professionally.
Benefits
Competitive compensation: Annual salary range of $66,941–$101,258, depending on location, qualifications, relevant experience, and other applicable factors.
Medical coverage: High-deductible health plan with prescription drug coverage.
Dental and vision insurance: Benefits designed to support routine and ongoing healthcare needs.
Retirement savings: Access to traditional 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans.
Health Savings Account: HSA options to help manage eligible healthcare expenses.
Flexible spending accounts: Options to support eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Disability coverage: Long-term disability insurance.
Life and supplemental protection: Life insurance, accident insurance, and critical illness insurance.
Prepaid legal insurance: Access to eligible legal services and support.
Commuter benefits: Parking and transit flexible spending account options.
Paid time off: Paid leave to support personal needs and work-life balance.
Career development: Opportunities to expand project management expertise, develop leadership skills, and pursue career advancement.
Collaborative work environment: A supportive culture that values accountability, commitment, excellence, integrity, and teamwork.
Remote work opportunity: The position is associated with a remote-work designation; specific location and remote-work eligibility arrangements should be confirmed during the recruitment process.