Project Manager

Clearwater

22d•$85,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The Project Manager drives project delivery and effective governance across the Consulting Services organization. The role supports PMO operations and provides strategic advice, guidance, monitoring, assurance, and education on program and project execution. It also contributes to a reporting framework focused on value-added insights and early identification of risks and issues across consulting engagements. The Project Manager manages client-facing healthcare cybersecurity consulting engagements and supports consistent execution through governance standards, project plans, communications, resource coordination, project management tools, and operational process improvements. The role also maintains project-system information for forecasting and revenue recognition, collaborates with Finance, provides backlog analysis, supports project close-outs, and reports on key performance metrics. The position requires at least five years of project management experience and at least two years of work experience in a similar role. A bachelor's degree in business administration, Project Management, or a related field is required. PMP or an equivalent project management certification is preferred. The posted base salary range is $85,000 to $115,000. The total rewards package also includes eligibility for a 401(k), insurance coverage, flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and paid sick time.

Requirements

At least 5 years of project management experience, with a proven record of managing projects from inception to completion.
At least 2 years of work experience in a similar role.
Experience leading cross-functional teams, managing project timelines and budgets, and delivering projects within scope and quality standards.
Bachelor's degree in business administration, Project Management, or a related field.
Experience working with leadership teams and understanding the dynamics of evolving services organizations.
Experience with resource management and scheduling.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple complex projects.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Sound decision-making and good judgment under pressure.
Ability to perform in time-sensitive, high-pressure environments and work independently in a fast-paced, changing setting.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with diverse individuals and teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to embrace Clearwater’s CLEAR core values: Commitment to Client Success, Lead with Accountability, Integrity & Collaboration, Excellence in All That We Do, Advance Colleague Success, and Respect & Transparency.
Ability to use a personal computer for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent project management certification.
Experience with Certinia Professional Services Automation (PSA) tools.
Pursuit of advanced project management certifications, such as PMP or Agile/Scrum certifications.

Responsibilities

Manage multiple client-facing healthcare cybersecurity consulting engagements, ensuring alignment with project scope, schedule, and budget.
Support PMO operations by implementing governance standards, processes, and supporting technologies.
Partner with Consulting Services colleagues to develop detailed project and program plans.
Track project progress and performance; identify and report risks or issues involving timelines, budgets, or deliverable quality.
Lead internal and external meetings, manage communications, and maintain professionalism and client service.
Develop and maintain project management tools, templates, and documentation for consistent delivery.
Serve as a key contact for clients, consultants, and contractors, coordinating activities across engagements.
Communicate project expectations and deliverables clearly to stakeholders.
Identify and escalate issues related to client satisfaction, internal operations, or team performance.
Coordinate internal resources with Project Owners/Leads to execute consulting projects successfully.
Confirm full execution of Statements of Work (SOWs) to support timely revenue recognition.
Deliver training and support for Consulting Services processes and respond to internal and external requests.
Analyze, document, and improve Consulting Services operational processes to promote standardization and efficiency.
Maintain timely and accurate project-system updates for revenue forecasting, including schedules, budgets, and hours tracking.
Monitor project milestones and customer acceptance to support proper revenue recognition.
Collaborate with Finance to resolve invoicing or revenue-reporting issues.
Provide monthly backlog analysis and support project close-out procedures.
Contribute to reporting on bookings, delivered revenue, attach rate, utilization, and project volume.
Perform other duties within the scope of the role as assigned.
Pursue advanced project management certifications, attend relevant industry events, and participate in continuous improvement through performance evaluations, feedback, and post-project assessments.