Senior Project Manager

Very Big Things

13d • Remote

About The Position

Very Big Things is an AI-native consulting and implementation partner. We help mid-market and enterprise clients modernize critical workflows using Gen-AI, automation, and cloud platforms. We operate with small, senior teams and ship production-ready systems fast—typically live in 8–12 weeks, secure and auditable.

We're hiring a Senior Project Manager who can lead delivery on fast-moving AI implementation projects—not someone who just runs ceremonies.
This role is for someone who:
Can navigate ambiguity and keep a team shipping while requirements evolve
Thrives in a consulting environment with multiple concurrent workstreams
Uses AI tools daily to work smarter and move faster
Understands that "agile" means adaptability, not rigid process adherence
Can context-switch across clients, priorities, and problems without losing the thread
You'll work directly with Project Partners, senior engineers, and clients to plan, execute, and deliver AI-enabled systems on aggressive timelines. You're the person who keeps delivery on track—anticipating blockers, managing expectations, and ensuring the team has what they need to ship.
This is hands-on delivery leadership. No process theater. No waiting for permission. You own the project, you drive the outcomes.

Requirements

• 5+ years managing software delivery projects, ideally in consulting, agency, or client-embedded environments.
• Experience with AI/Gen-AI projects or a demonstrated ability to ramp quickly on technical concepts and communicate effectively with engineering teams building AI systems.
• Hands-on use of AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, or similar) to improve your own productivity and workflows.
• Strong command of agile principles—Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid approaches—with the judgment to adapt process to the situation rather than follow a playbook.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Tempo, Linear, or similar.
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English; able to lead client calls, write clear documentation, and navigate difficult conversations.
• High tolerance for ambiguity and the ability to make decisions with incomplete information.
• Strong prioritization instincts—you know what matters and what can wait.
• Empathy and conflict-resolution skills—you keep teams motivated and aligned even when things get hard.

Nice To Haves

• Scrum Master or PMP certification
• Experience in retail, hospitality, logistics, healthcare, or regulated industries
• Background working with U.S.-based clients across time zones
• Familiarity with technical delivery (CI/CD, cloud platforms, data systems) at a conceptual level

Responsibilities

• Own project delivery end-to-end: Lead planning, execution, and delivery across the full project lifecycle—from kickoff through go-live and beyond.
• Drive fast, iterative cycles: Structure work into small, shippable increments aligned with VBT's 8–12 week delivery model. Prioritize ruthlessly.
• Manage multiple workstreams: Context-switch effectively across clients and projects while maintaining quality and visibility on all fronts.
• Partner with Project Partners and clients: Align on scope, priorities, and trade-offs. Translate business needs into actionable plans for delivery teams.
• Keep delivery teams unblocked: Anticipate risks, surface blockers early, and take action to keep engineers and designers focused on high-value work.
• Use AI tools as a force multiplier: Leverage ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI tools to accelerate your own workflows—planning, documentation, communication, analysis.
• Own project financials: Track budgets, hours, and resource utilization. Flag deviations early and adjust plans accordingly.
• Communicate with clarity and urgency: Set expectations, escalate appropriately, and keep stakeholders informed without noise.
• Adapt process to context: Apply agile principles pragmatically—not by the book, but in service of outcomes. Know when to flex and when to hold the line.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and location, plus performance upside.
• We offer flexible PTO and true remote work.
• The bigger draw: the quality of projects, clients, and impact you'll have while working with a team that values both pace and craft.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed