Senior Project Manager

Orion Innovation•Columbus, OH

32d

About The Position

Orion Innovation is a premier, award-winning, global business and technology services firm. Orion delivers game-changing business transformation and product development rooted in digital strategy, experience design, and engineering, with a unique combination of agility, scale, and maturity. We work with a wide range of clients across many industries including financial services, professional services, telecommunications and media, consumer products, automotive, industrial automation, professional sports and entertainment, life sciences, ecommerce, and education. Senior Project Manager The Engagement Delivery Manager (EDM) serves as the central point of coordination and accountability for client engagements. This role is responsible for overseeing all project management, financial, operational, and stakeholder communication aspects of assigned engagements. The EDM ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget while maintaining high-quality standards and strong client relationships. Acting as the bridge between client stakeholders, technical delivery teams, and internal leadership, the Engagement Delivery Manager ensures seamless coordination, proactive risk management, and effective communication across all parties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
7+ years of experience in project or engagement management within a technology consulting environment.
Strong understanding of IT delivery models (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) and ability to work with Global teams (India, East Europe etc.)
Demonstrated experience managing client-facing engagements with financial accountability.
Experience with project management tools and financial tracking systems.
Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills
Strong financial acumen and commercial awareness
Proactive risk management mindset
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment
Strong organizational and coordination skills
High level of accountability and ownership
Ability to work with Global teams
Ability to manage multiple projects
On-time and within-budget project delivery
High client satisfaction and retention
Accurate financial tracking and margin protection
Effective risk mitigation and issue resolution
Strong internal collaboration and team alignment

Nice To Haves

PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end engagement governance and delivery oversight.
Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
Ensure deliverables meet agreed scope, quality standards, and deadlines.
Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and execution excellence.
Drive issue resolution and escalate when necessary to ensure delivery continuity.
Act as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders.
Lead regular status meetings, steering committees, and executive reporting.
Provide clear, accurate, and timely reporting on progress, risks, issues, and financial status.
Build trusted relationships with client sponsors and key stakeholders.
Oversee engagement financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
Manage timesheet tracking, resource utilization, and billing accuracy with internal teams.
Coordinate invoicing processes and ensure revenue recognition aligns with contractual agreements.
Monitor margins and proactively address financial risks or variances.
Identify, assess, and proactively manage project risks.
Maintain risk and issue logs and ensure mitigation plans are executed.
Ensure timely resolution of delivery challenges.
Escalate critical issues to appropriate internal leadership when required.
Serve as the central liaison between client stakeholders and internal technical teams.
Ensure technical teams are aligned with client expectations and contractual commitments.
Coordinate closely with internal Delivery Management and relevant Centers of Excellence (COI teams).
Ensure internal communication flows effectively across leadership, technical, and support teams.
Lead and coordinate cross-functional delivery teams, including consultants, engineers, architects, and analysts.
Facilitate effective collaboration between onshore, offshore, and hybrid teams.
Support resource planning, onboarding, and capacity management across the engagement lifecycle.
Monitor technical team output, productivity, and deliverable quality.
Support delivery teams in removing blockers and optimizing performance.
Promote accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the engagement.