Project Management Specialist

SMART TECH SKILLS LLC

4d•Remote

About The Position

The Project Management Specialist supports the Project Management Office (PMO) by designing, implementing, and maintaining standardized project management processes, tools, and reporting. This role focuses on governance, metrics, and operational support to ensure IT projects are delivered consistently, transparently, and in alignment with organizational standards. The position partners closely with project managers, project leaders, and IT leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
5 or more years of IT experience including project management, customer service, or team coordination
5 or more years of experience working under general direction for mid‑level to senior‑level management
3 or more years of leadership experience managing or supporting complex IT or business projects
Strong knowledge of project management tools, methodologies, and best practices
Strong organizational and process‑driven mindset
Excellent analytical and reporting skills
Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Ability to support multiple projects and priorities concurrently
Collaborative approach to working with project teams and leadership
Commitment to consistency, governance, and continuous improvement

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Experience working within a formal PMO environment
Experience supporting both IT and business‑focused project initiatives

Responsibilities

Design, implement, evaluate, and audit project management processes and templates
Ensure alignment with project management best practices and PMBOK guidelines
Support continuous improvement of PMO methodologies and controls
Compile and analyze metrics related to project success, delivery performance, and resource productivity
Track project costs, schedules, service levels, and performance indicators
Provide accurate and timely data to support management decision‑making
Ensure project control systems are established and effectively maintained
Administer and support project management software and tools
Ensure project data is integrated, accurate, and accessible
Serve as a resource to project managers and project leaders on PMO processes and tools
Educate and assist teams in adopting standards and implementing improvements
Provide administrative and operational support to active projects
Organize, maintain, and publish project‑related documentation
Ensure documentation standards are followed and artifacts are easy to locate
Support consistency, auditability, and knowledge transfer across the PMO
Support approved projects as requested by program areas and IT leadership
Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure project execution aligns with organizational priorities