Project Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking a results-driven Project Manager to lead client engagements from inception to delivery. You will own end-to-end project planning, execution, and stakeholder management while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. This role sits at the intersection of client service and internal delivery.


Key Responsibilities

  1. Plan & execute client projects from kick-off through closure, defining scope, milestones, deliverables, and success criteria
  2. Manage project budgets, track burn rates, and ensure financial targets are met
  3. Lead cross-functional teams (consultants, analysts, technical specialists) and allocate resources effectively
  4. Act as primary client point of contact — run status meetings, manage expectations, and escalate issues proactively
  5. Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, risk registers, and change logs
  6. Monitor project health using KPIs (schedule variance, cost variance, resource utilization) and present updates to leadership
  7. Identify risks and issues early and drive mitigation plans
  8. Coordinate with internal functions (sales, finance, HR) to ensure seamless delivery
  9. Contribute to process improvement — refine project templates, playbooks, and best practices
  10. Mentor junior PMs / project coordinators as needed


Qualifications

Required:

  1. Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Engineering, or related field
  2. 4+ years of project management experience, preferably in a consulting or professional services environment
  3. Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)
  4. Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, JIRA, Asana, Smartsheet, or similar)
  5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills — comfortable presenting to C-level stakeholders
  6. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and multi-tasking skills
  7. Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects under tight deadlines
  8. PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification is a strong plus 

Preferred:

  1. MBA or Master's in a relevant field
  2. Experience in [specific industry your firm serves]
  3. Familiarity with consulting frameworks (e.g., McKinsey 7S, Balanced Scorecard, Lean Six Sigma)
  4. Experience managing vendor / third-party relationships


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