Sr. Project Engineer CF IndustriesSr. Project EngineerYazoo City, MSThe engineer will insure accurate cost budgeting, estimating, forecasting and reporting of assigned projects while working with plant staff and managers to ensure the direction of the project including definition of project scope, goals, and deliverables is appropriate and also acts as a technical resource in area of expertise (Process, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.). By joining CF, you will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work and you'll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas.
NewSr Analyst, Programmer - OutSystems (Remote) United RentalsSr Analyst, Programmer - OutSystems (Remote)Gulfport, MSRemoteThis role requires a proactive problem solver who collaborates across teams, contributes to code quality through reviews, and actively participates in the Agile planning process to deliver impactful outcomes. The Senior OutSystems Developer is expected to be highly driven to achieve results, with a strong curiosity about the underlying business processes the technology supports.
NewPT Senior Sales Associate Store 3506 Music & ArtsPT Senior Sales Associate Store 3506Meridian, MSBased in Frederick, MD, Music & Arts is now part of the Guitar Center enterprise and comprises 200+ retail stores, 120+ educational representatives, and 300+ affiliate locations. In 2005, Music & Arts joined forces with American Music to become the largest band and orchestra instrument retailer in the United States.
NewPT Senior Sales Associate Store 3504 Music & ArtsPT Senior Sales Associate Store 3504Flowood, MSBased in Frederick, MD, Music & Arts is now part of the Guitar Center enterprise and comprises 200+ retail stores, 120+ educational representatives, and 300+ affiliate locations. In 2005, Music & Arts joined forces with American Music to become the largest band and orchestra instrument retailer in the United States.
Senior Manager - Quality Systems & Education - Southaven, Mississippi Mayo ClinicSenior Manager - Quality Systems & Education - Southaven, MississippiSouthaven, MS$118,289–$177,465 / yearTurn-around-time, customer service, global logistic network and transportation management, specimen accessioning and distribution, specimen collection capabilities, management of remote on-site specimen processers, and management of field-based service representatives are critical to MCS business units and are directly controlled by MCL Operations. Acceptable degree disciplines include business, organizational leadership, logistics and supply chain management, engineering, information technology, health care administration, medical laboratory science or equivalent, biology, chemistry, or related field.
NewSenior Interior Designer EskewDumezRippleSenior Interior DesignerJackson, MSEskewDumezRipple (EDR) is a nationally recognized group of architects, designers, and thinkers operating within the fields of architecture, interior design, research, and urban strategies with studios in New Orleans and Washington DC. This role will lead interior design efforts across a range of project types, guiding projects from early concept development through construction while supporting team leadership, technical excellence, and client engagement.
Sales and Marketing Director for Senior Living Community Confidential - ManagementSales and Marketing Director for Senior Living CommunityBiloxi, MSFull timeGeneral responsibilities include developing marketing plans, coordinating advertising strategies, completing direct sales calls, completing tours with prospective residents, planning in-house marketing events and maintaining marketing collaterals and brochures. Coordinates admissions and discharges with the Director of Maintenance to ensure a minimum turnaround time for vacated apartments and verifies the apartment's readiness prior to a resident's admission.
Senior Manager Supply Chain Macpower Digital Assets Edge Private LimitedSenior Manager Supply ChainCorinth, MS$165,960–$248,880 / yearAnalytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems. Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
NewUS_Project Management Engineering, Construction & Commissioning Senior Professional KYYBA, IncUS_Project Management Engineering, Construction & Commissioning Senior ProfessionalCrystal Springs, MSFounded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances. Candidate will have HSE Responsabilities, however this position is more focused contractor oversight, contractor managements, subcontractor oversight managements, making sure that the deliverables of the project are being achieved in accordance with regulatory requirements in a safe cost effective manner.
Senior Client Executive defi SOLUTIONSSenior Client ExecutiveMSServing as the primary contact for the client's executive and/or senior level managers, the Senior Client Executive is responsible for managing and growing the overall relationship with key senior-level decision makers and influencers at assigned clients to create customer loyalty and increase revenues. Position Purpose: The Senior Client Executive assumes the leadership role in managing defi SOLUTIONS business relationships with a portfolio of large, multi-million dollar clients from a strategic and consultative perspective.
Sr. Automation Engineer CBRE Group IncSr. Automation EngineerCanton, MSMonitor upkeep of material handling equipment (MHE), control systems, including PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks such as Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, AS-Interface, Profibus, labeling and parcel sortation system, motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems. Proactively and effectively communicate with multiple stakeholders including, but not limited to, leadership, operations and the maintenance team on technical issues and project timelines and production impacts.
Sr. Maintenance Technician CBRE Group IncSr. Maintenance TechnicianJackson, MSCertification preferred in one or more of the following: electronic, electrical, mechanical, access control servers, PLCs, process controls, robotics, or mechanical power transmissions. As a Maintenance Technician III you'll be a key leader in running a shift and providing guidance to fellow technicians and Automation Engineer support partners.
Senior Project Manager- Healthcare Construction Projects CBRE Group IncSenior Project Manager- Healthcare Construction ProjectsOxford, MSProject Manager, you will be responsible for providing consulting services to an assigned market or high-profile client accounts to help achieve the company's strategic business objectives. This includes the scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimates & budget, work plan schedule & milestones, quality control, and risk identification.
NewSenior Diesel Mechanic-$5000 New Hire Bonus-Day 1 Benefits! Waste Management IncSenior Diesel Mechanic-$5000 New Hire Bonus-Day 1 Benefits!Meridian, MS$32–$36 / hourRequired to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) often; Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements often; This job operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post‑consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America.
NewSenior Director Product Management, Public Sector - Remote Akamai Technologies, Inc.Senior Director Product Management, Public Sector - RemoteJackson, MSRemote$190,700–$343,300 / yearAs a Senior Director Product Management, you will be responsible for: + Defining and executing the product vision and strategy for our PubSec cloud offerings, existing products, and new development for State, Local, and Education, Federal Civilian, Department of Defense and international frameworks. With the world's most distributed compute platform from cloud to edge we make it easy for customers to develop and run applications, while we keep experiences closer to users and threats farther away.
HR Business Partner / HRBP II, Sr Boardwalk Pipeline Partners LPHR Business Partner / HRBP II, SrMSResponsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Act as a strategic partner to leadership on a broad range of HR matters, including talent and performance management, employee relations, leadership development, workforce and succession planning, labor relations, training strategy, and compensation practices. Our 14,000 miles of pipeline and storage assets provide diverse market connectivity to producers and end-users who need reliable sources of natural gas for power generation, home heating or petrochemical feedstocks.
Retail Part Time Sr. Store Associate Office DepotRetail Part Time Sr. Store AssociateTupelo, MS$9.11–$12.12 / hourAbout The ODP Corporation: The ODP Corporation is a leading provider of products and services through an integrated business-to-business (B2B) distribution platform and omnichannel presence, which includes world-class supply chain and distribution operations, dedicated sales professionals, online presence, and a network of Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores. Print and Tech Expertise: Works to continually develop personal selling skills and product knowledge through sales and service tools provided which includes successful completion and comprehension of an advanced level of Print and Technology training, as well as any other applicable training.
NewSenior Pastor - Christ United Jackson VanderbloemenSenior Pastor - Christ United JacksonJackson, MississippiSitting on 150 acres in a beautiful, debt-free, 162,000 square-foot facility built in 2002, we regularly serve our community by opening our doors to Weekday Preschool, Mother’s Morning Out, the Little Lighthouse School, Food Pantry, Celebrate Recovery, Bible Study Fellowship, and many other ministries. A typical Jackson weekend might also include joining some Christ United youth at a Friday night football game; taking your child to the Mississippi Children’s Museum and its grand playground; or meeting friends for tennis, pickleball or golf at one of our local clubs.
Research Associate I, II, III or Senior MSU JobsResearch Associate I, II, III or SeniorStarkville, MississippiGenerally, routine deadlines; usually sufficient lead time; variance in work volume seasonal and predictable; priorities can be anticipated; some interruptions are present; involves occasional exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor. This individual will supervise and perform live fish experiments in on-going grants, assist graduate students and maintain inventory, order supplies and rear and maintain zebrafish and catfish needed for research.
Research Engineer I II III or Senior MSU JobsResearch Engineer I II III or SeniorMississippiThe goal of ISER's efforts and products is to mitigate risk, reduce cost and improve efficiency in Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition programs, serve as an additional asset for the state's industrial base for systems engineering related tasks, and create an environment that draws DoD and civilian industry development to the state of Mississippi. Specifically, the areas of application are big data, visualization, and modeling as related to several areas of focus to include virtual reality, robotics, force protection, weapons effects, shock physics, manufacturing, human factors, or materials engineering.
Registered Nurse (RN) Senior Care Center Baptist Memorial Health Care CorpRegistered Nurse (RN) Senior Care CenterJackson, MSBlends caring, compassion, knowledge and integrity to provide safe quality care that preserves patient autonomy, dignity and rights. Coordinates and provides care utilizing the critical thinking framework known as the nursing process.
Sr. Travel Specialist MSU JobsSr. Travel SpecialistStarkville, Mississippi3. Frequent - Externally imposed deadlines; set and revised beyond one’s control; interruptions influence priorities; difficult to anticipate nature or volume of work with certainty beyond a few days; irregular hours may be anticipated; meeting of deadlines and coordination of unrelated activities are key to position. When a candidate has the required experience, but lacks the required education, they may normally apply additional experience toward the education requirement at a rate of one (1) year of relevant experience per year of required education.
AI Data Scientist Sr. Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc.AI Data Scientist Sr.MS$120,000–$160,000 / yearTen (10) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience to include three (3) years of predictive modeling, data science, and analysis experience with solid background in the using data visualization tools and libraries and data exploration, data wrangling, and feature engineering. PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: To partner with stakeholders to identify, scope, and execute advanced analytics and data science projects; to design data modeling processes, create algorithms, and predictive models; and to share insights that inform and enable business decisions.
Senior Electrical Engineer (Mission Critical) Salas O'BrienSenior Electrical Engineer (Mission Critical)Brookhaven, MississippiOur specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more. While the focus of this role will generally be technical leadership on high profile projects, there may be activities to support other managers in developing an action plan to solicit and secure new work, implementation of goals, objectives, and priorities for the Mississippi office, identifying prospective markets and clients, etc.
Senior Associate - Client Accounts ATASenior Associate - Client AccountsTupelo, Mississippi$65,000–$75,000 / yearIn this role, you will serve as a trusted accounting partner to a diverse portfolio of clients, delivering accurate financial statements, providing practical insights, and helping businesses operate more confidently. Serve as a knowledgeable point of contact for clients, answering accounting questions and supporting ongoing client relationships with a high level of professionalism and responsiveness.
Construction Materials Senior Project Manager ECS LtdConstruction Materials Senior Project ManagerRidgeland, MississippiECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025). Bachelor of Science in any of the following: Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management, Materials Science Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Geology; Note: Construction Management degrees and certain Technology degrees may not be considered.
Construction Materials Senior Project Professional ECS LtdConstruction Materials Senior Project ProfessionalRidgeland, MississippiTasks supporting the management of construction materials testing projects, including daily report review, collaborating with project teams, providing resolutions of technical and administrative issues as they arise, and training field staff on your projects. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025).
NewSenior Finance AI & Automation Developer EnerSysSenior Finance AI & Automation DeveloperMSRemoteThis role sits at the intersection of Finance, Technology, and Process Improvement and focuses on eliminating manual work, accelerating reporting cycles, and enabling scalable, intelligent workflows across the Finance organization. The role will partner with finance teams to map current processes, identify automation opportunities, and redesign workflows to reduce manual effort and cycle time.
NewSr Mgr Distribution Milwaukee Electric Tool CorpSr Mgr DistributionOlive Branch, MSMust demonstrate excellent analytical and logic thinking skills to understand and analyze complex business processes; and demonstrate skills in the understanding of Lean principles such as Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Communication Tools, & Problem Solving. Develop and manage continuous improvement and cost savings projects, accountable to coordinate cross-functional resources, as well as monitoring, meeting, and reporting project deliverables.
Senior Data Engineer- Data Science & AI Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc.Senior Data Engineer- Data Science & AIMSSnowflake Power-User Execution: Act as the technical lead for our Snowflake data warehouse, implementing sophisticated data modeling, Snowpipe automation, and compute optimization to support high-concurrency AI workloads. Hybrid Data Pipeline Execution: Design and implement robust ETL/ELT pipelines to ingest data from legacy on-prem sources, AWS (S3/RDS), and Azure (Blob/SQL), centralizing it for consumption in Snowflake and AI services.
RN-Case Manager Senior Care Center Baptist Memorial Health Care CorpRN-Case Manager Senior Care CenterJackson, MSIn coordination with nursing, ancillary departments, social work, and the physician, monitor and ensure the treatment plan and steps to prepare for transition or discharge are completed as planned, gaps in care are avoided as well as duplicative or unnecessary services. Case Managers will apply systems, science, incentives, and information to improve healthcare practice and assist patients and their support systems to become engaged in a collaborative process designed to manage medical/social/mental health conditions more effectively.
Senior Engineer - LLMOps & MLOps Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc.Senior Engineer - LLMOps & MLOpsMSLLMOps Framework Implementation: Design and execute the infrastructure for Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), including vector database management (OpenSearch, Pinecone, or Azure AI Search) and semantic index optimization. Legacy Data Connectivity: Build the engineering "pipes" to securely ingest and move data from legacy systems (Mainframes, SQL Server, on-prem DBs) into cloud-native MLOps workflows.
Manager-Human Resources Senior Baptist Memorial Health Care CorpManager-Human Resources SeniorJackson, MSEnsures planning, monitoring, and appraisal of employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees; scheduling management conferences with employees; hearing and resolving employee grievances; and counseling employees and supervisors. Manages a pay plan by scheduling and conducting job evaluations; preparing pay budgets; monitoring and scheduling individual pay actions; and recommending, planning, and implementing pay structure revisions.
Business Banking Consultant Senior JPMorgan Chase & CoBusiness Banking Consultant SeniorJackson, MSMaintain current business network and active involvement in community organizations such as Chambers of Commerce and non-profit boards; leverage knowledge of diverse types of businesses, industries, markets, financial and economic concepts; and employ creative marketing techniques utilizing Chase resources and materials to develop business networks and prospects. Demonstrate seasoned judgment to offer comprehensive and customized solutions that best meet client needs; monitors and researches market/industry trends and business outcomes to anticipate client needs and present proactive solutions.
Senior Director, Global Commercial Sales & Marketing (CGT) Fresenius Kabi AGSenior Director, Global Commercial Sales & Marketing (CGT)MS$200,000–$240,000 / yearDevelop strategic partnerships, identify new business opportunities, and support customer-facing sales teams to optimize sales processes and achieve revenue targets, while ensuring alignment with the overall business strategy. This position will also be responsible for making high-level decisions on operations and investments, advising the executive leadership and management teams, and building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and partners.
Senior Project Manager Brasfield & Gorrie, LLCSenior Project ManagerJackson, MississippiEducation - Skills - Knowledge - Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor degree in construction, engineering, or related field, or related construction experience. Train and mentor Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Co-Op/Intern Students.
Business Manager I, II, III, or Senior MSU JobsBusiness Manager I, II, III, or SeniorStarkville, MississippiResearch core areas for the department are cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, computational science, visualization and graphics, bioinformatics, parallel and distributed computing, software engineering, human-robot interaction, augmented and virtual reality, and computer science education. The department offers undergraduate programs in Computer Science, Cyber Security and Operations, and Software Engineering, and jointly administers an undergraduate program in Computer Engineering with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, At the graduate level, the department offers M.S. and Ph.
NewLegal Operations Senior Consultant - Remote CSAA Insurance GroupLegal Operations Senior Consultant - RemoteMSRemote$80,865–$89,850 / yearAlabama - Home Teleworkers, Alabama - Home Teleworkers, Arizona - Home Teleworkers, Arkansas - Home Teleworkers, Colorado - Home Teleworkers, Connecticut - Home Teleworkers, Delaware - Home Teleworker, District of Columbia - Home Teleworkers, Florida - Home Teleworkers, Georgia - Home Teleworkers, Idaho - Home Teleworkers, Illinois - Home Teleworkers, Indiana - Home Teleworkers, Iowa - Home Teleworkers, Kansas - Home Teleworker, Kentucky - Home Teleworkers, Louisiana - Home Teleworkers, Maine Home Teleworkers, Maryland - Home Teleworkers, Massachusetts - Home Teleworkers, Michigan - Home Teleworkers, Minnesota - Home Teleworkers, Mississippi - Home Teleworker, Missouri - Home Teleworker, Montana - Home Teleworkers {+ 21 more}. Coordinates project management activities across litigation operations, including facilitating monthly project meetings, tracking progress, helping prioritize work, and identifying and resolving roadblocks.
Senior Investment Portfolio Specialist Hancock Whitney CorpSenior Investment Portfolio SpecialistGulfport, MSJOB FUNCTION / SUMMARY: The Senior Investment Portfolio Specialist provides support to all lines of Wealth Asset Management by engaging in asset management functionalities, such as, portfolio management, strategy implementation, trading, performance reporting, marketing and compliance. If the employee is unable to lift/move/carry this weight and can be accommodated without causing the department/division an "undue hardship" then the employee must be accommodated; hence omitting lifting/moving/carrying as a physical requirement.
Sr. HR Advisor CF Industries Holdings IncSr. HR AdvisorMSOwns and executes the site talent acquisition strategy in alignment with business plans, partnering with leaders to forecast workforce needs, drive workforce planning, and ensure on-boarding resources support short- and long-term capability development, and a consistently positive candidate experience. Owns key people metrics and dashboards; prepares and interprets HR and workforce data to generate actionable insights for leadership (e.g., attrition, recruiting funnel, compensation, overtime, headcount, staffing and labor costs), and recommends interventions aligned to site and corporate strategy.
NewSenior Logistics Management Specialist (Supply) Serco Inc.Senior Logistics Management Specialist (Supply)Jackson, MSServe as HQ ASC liaison with personnel and activities involved with property accountability and supply management at every level to resolve problems arising and provide advice to the ASC Readiness Office or other supported AMC MSCs on matters requiring a decision. As a Senior Logistics Management Specialist (Supply) you will be part of the Global Logistics Augmentation andSupport Services (GLASS) team supporting Army Sustainment Command (ASC) at Rock Island Arsenal, IL.
Research Engineer I, II, III, or Senior MSU JobsResearch Engineer I, II, III, or SeniorStarkville, MississippiAs a staff specialist, serves as the technical lead for the unit in the application of advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes for an assigned area of responsibility (i.e., subject matter, function, type of facility or equipment, or product). Using accepted methods and techniques, solves well-defined problems and performs specific and limited portions of broader projects, under technical guidance of an experienced engineer.
Office Associate I, II, Senior MSU JobsOffice Associate I, II, SeniorStarkville, MississippiWhen a candidate has the required educations, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience. Performs a wide variety of clerical duties which could be confidential in nature; operates personal computer to perform basic to complex office assignments for generating letters, reports, making drafts, edits, revisions, printing, and documentation of other materials.
Contract and Grants Specialist I, II, III or Senior MSU JobsContract and Grants Specialist I, II, III or SeniorStarkville, Mississippi$13–$15 / hourThis position manages and provides support for pre and/or post-award activities within a department for extramural projects including proposal development assistance, accounting reconciliations and forecasts, contract and grant management. Senior Contract & Grants Specialist - Master’s Degree and a Professional Certification related to Research Administration (CRA, CPRA, CFRA, or PMP) and five years of relevant experience.
Sr. Analyst, Data Visualization Prodege, LLCSr. Analyst, Data VisualizationMS$85,000–$100,000 / yearProdege: A cutting-edge marketing and consumer insights platform, Prodege has charted a course of innovation in the evolving technology landscape by helping leading brands, marketers, and agencies uncover the answers to their business questions, acquire new customers, increase revenue, and drive brand loyalty & product adoption. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include, but are not limited to; the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, the type and length of knowledge and skills for the position, education, training, etc.
Deposit Pricing Strategy, Senior Manager Hancock Whitney CorpDeposit Pricing Strategy, Senior ManagerGulfport, MSThis role serves as a strategic partner to executive leadership, Treasury, Finance, and ALCO by providing data-driven insights, forecasts, and scenario analyses to inform balance sheet and pricing decisions, while also leading pricing-related technology and process initiatives and maintaining robust pricing governance and policy frameworks. JOB FUNCTION / SUMMARY: The Deposit Pricing Strategy, Senior Manager leads the development, execution, and governance of enterprise-wide deposit pricing strategies across all customer segments (consumer, small business, commercial, and wealth) to support balance sheet growth, liquidity, net interest margin (NIM), and profitability objectives.
Senior Electrical Engineer (Mission Critical) Salas O'Brien Engineers IncSenior Electrical Engineer (Mission Critical)MSOur specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more. While the focus of this role will generally be technical leadership on high profile projects, there may be activities to support other managers in developing an action plan to solicit and secure new work, implementation of goals, objectives, and priorities for the Mississippi office, identifying prospective markets and clients, etc.
Senior Manager, Corporate Portfolio and M&A Fresenius Kabi AGSenior Manager, Corporate Portfolio and M&AMS$160,000–$170,000 / yearReporting into the Senior Director Corporate Portfolio and M&A, the Senior Manager, Corporate Portfolio and M&A will play key role in management and growth of Fresenius Kabi's corporate portfolio through organic and inorganic strategic projects and new business development opportunities such as digital health, venture investments and emerging technologies. Work closely with functional leads, business owners, regional heads and collaborate with global cross functional teams to deliver on corporate projects through due diligence, business case development, board approvals and execution.
Electrical Senior Project Manager (33801) CEC Facilities GroupElectrical Senior Project Manager (33801)Canton, MSThis job may work inside or outside with possible exposure to extreme hot or cold temperatures and weather elements in restricted or confined spaces, and on slippery or uneven surfaces. This role leads and mentors PM's, APM's and PE's, manages risks, and serves as the main point of contact or escalation for internal and external project stakeholders.