Project Manager

PPM Works, Inc

4d•Remote

About The Position

PPM Works is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead client-facing engagements and internal operational initiatives. In this fully remote role, you will own projects from initiation through closeout, driving outcomes across varied industries and team sizes. You will work closely with clients, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to deliver on time, within scope, and on budget. This role is designed for a practitioner who moves fluidly between waterfall structure and agile delivery, thriving in environments where no two projects look the same.

Requirements

5–10 years of project management experience, including client-facing engagements
Demonstrated success delivering projects of varying scale and complexity across diverse industries
Proficiency with an enterprise PM tool for scheduling, resource management, and reporting
Hands-on experience with hybrid project delivery
Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to executive audiences
Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a remote, distributed environment
Experience managing project financials: budgets, forecasting, and variance analysis

Nice To Haves

PMP (Project Management Professional) certification
Experience with OnePlan or similar enterprise PPM platforms
Agile/Scrum certification (CSM, PMI-ACP, or equivalent)
Background in professional services, consulting, or technology delivery
Experience implementing or administering PPM tools on behalf of clients

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end delivery for client and internal engagements, from charter through closeout
Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets using MS Project, Smartsheet, and OnePlan
Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders
Apply hybrid methodology, blending waterfall structure with agile flexibility based on project context
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing expectations and building long-term trust
Facilitate regular status meetings, executive briefings, and steering committee updates
Identify, escalate, and resolve risks, issues, and dependencies proactively
Produce clear, concise project status reports and executive-level communications
Lead cross-functional project teams of varying sizes in a fully remote environment
Partner with resource managers to staff projects and manage capacity across concurrent engagements
Mentor junior PMs and contribute to continuous improvement of ppmworks delivery standards
Maintain project data integrity and reporting within OnePlan and other PPM platforms
Track and manage project financials including budget forecasting, actuals, and variance reporting
Conduct lessons learned sessions and contribute findings to the ppmworks knowledge base