Budget Management, Business Processes, Change Management, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Forecasting, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project Server, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Word, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Project Evaluation, Project Lifecycle, Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Regulatory Compliance, Resource Management, Risk Management, Technical Operations
Job Title: Business Project Manager
Location-Type: Remote (Must be EST & CST candidates only)
Start Date Is: Targeting July 1
Duration: Through end of year (contract, potential extension & conversion)
Pay Rate Range: $50-68/hour W2
Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, 401K
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Job Description:
Lead the execution of large, complex projects by overseeing full project lifecycle delivery, stakeholder alignment, and risk management.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end project lifecycle including planning, execution, and delivery
- Manage budgets, forecasting, resource allocation, and milestone tracking
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks across business, technology, and operations
- Develop and execute communication plans for stakeholders and leadership
- Partner with PMO leadership to maintain project governance and health
- Oversee multiple workstreams and coordinate cross-functional teams
- Ensure adherence to PMO standards, reporting, and compliance requirements
- Support governance audits and contribute to process improvements
- Provide leadership, feedback, and direction to project team members
Requirements:
Must-Haves:- Bachelor's degree with 6–8 years of relevant experience
- Strong project management experience leading complex initiatives
- Experience managing budgets and strategic programs/projects
- Proven leadership, change management, and critical thinking skills
- Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to influence and collaborate across teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and Visio
- Experience with Microsoft Project Server, SharePoint, or similar PPM tools
Nice-to-Haves:- Experience working within a PMO structure
- Exposure to business process re-engineering initiatives
- Prior experience managing multiple concurrent workstreams