Project Manager, Cross‑Functional Programs

Linda Werner & Associates

4h•Remote

About The Position

The Project Manager II is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing complex, cross‑functional projects across engineering, product, research, and business teams. This role focuses on driving clarity, alignment, and operational excellence while managing schedules, resources, risks, and stakeholder communication. The ideal candidate excels in fast‑paced environments, navigates ambiguity with ease, and ensures successful delivery of technology‑enabled business initiatives.

Requirements

2–4+ years of project management experience (aligned with PM Level II expectations).
Strong background in project estimating, scheduling, tracking, and stakeholder management.
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
Proven ability to quickly learn business processes and collaborate effectively with partners at all levels.
Experience delivering technology or business application solutions within large, multi‑platform environments.
Strong risk assessment and mitigation skills.
Familiarity with the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
Consistently delivers on day‑to‑day responsibilities with minimal oversight.
Operates autonomously, demonstrates sound judgment, and adapts effectively to changing priorities.
Builds strong cross‑functional relationships and drives alignment across teams.
English (Required)

Nice To Haves

Technical background or experience working closely with engineering teams.
Experience with API‑driven integrations or cross‑company data workflows.
Exposure to product development or product rollout environments.

Responsibilities

Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and workstreams to achieve defined goals and milestones.
Coordinate the integration of technical and operational activities across multiple teams.
Lead project execution from initiation through delivery, ensuring alignment with scope, timelines, and quality expectations.
Conduct feasibility assessments by analyzing technology requirements, resource needs, and business impact.
Present proposals, project updates, and findings to leadership and cross‑functional partners.
Collaborate with engineering, product, marketing, operations, and external partners to define project specifications and success criteria.
Consult with internal and external stakeholders to negotiate project requirements, deliverables, and timelines.
Support staffing needs by coordinating assignments, evaluating performance, and fostering team development.
Build strong working relationships across teams and organizations, ensuring seamless collaboration and information flow.
Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure adherence to project governance standards.
Review and approve contracts, cost estimates, and design changes as needed.
Ensure that project deliverables meet business, technical, and compliance requirements.
Manage projects that require coordination across multiple organizations, including data sharing, API integration, and cross‑functional alignment.
Work closely with external partners to support integrated product experiences and shared technical initiatives.
Manage integrated product experiences across applications.
Partner with engineering and product teams to gather data, define API requirements, and support technical integration.
Coordinate cross‑company project workstreams and ensure consistent communication across stakeholders.
Support a small engineering team (8–10 members) distributed across multiple locations.