Remote Principal Project Manager (Temporary)

Job Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Strategic Project Management Framework: Design, implement, and govern a standardized, scalable project management methodology (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) that is tailored to our organization's needs and ensures consistency, predictability, and quality in project delivery. 

• Process Optimization Leadership: Act as the lead subject matter expert in process improvement. Conduct comprehensive analysis of current business processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for automation and optimization. 

• Capacity and Demand Management: Develop, implement, maintain and report on the capacity of the IT organization to intake work, prioritize it, and report on demand for those resources. This will support work execution and resource planning. 

• Change Management: Lead the change management initiatives required to ensure the successful adoption of new project management methodologies and optimized business processes across all departments. This includes developing training materials, conducting workshops, and providing ongoing support. 

• Enterprise Project Management: Lead multiple complex, enterprise-wide initiatives with significant financial and operational impact. 

• Mentorship and Coaching: Serve as a senior-level mentor and coach to project managers and operational teams. Provide expert guidance on best practices in project planning, execution, risk management, and stakeholder communication, as well as process analysis and continuous improvement techniques. 

• Performance Metrics and Reporting: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for both project health and process efficiency. Develop and maintain dashboards and reports that provide executive leadership with a clear, data-driven view of our project portfolio and operational performance. 

• Tooling and Technology: Evaluate, select, and optimize project management and business process management (BPM) software and tools to support our methodologies and improve overall efficiency. 

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with senior leaders and stakeholders across the organization to align project and process optimization initiatives with strategic business goals. Facilitate cross-functional teams to drive and implement complex improvements. 

• Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify and address risks related to project execution and process failures. Develop and implement strategies to mitigate these risks and ensure business continuity. 

• Continuous Improvement Culture: Foster a culture of continuous improvement by promoting lean principles, data-driven decision-making, and a proactive approach to identifying and solving problems. 

Required Qualifications: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in a combination of project management, process improvement, information technology, and business analysis roles, with a minimum of 5 years in a principal or leadership capacity. 

• Certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional) and/or other relevant certifications (e.g., Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Agile, Scrum Master) are required. 

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.  

• Technical & Analytical Skills: Deep expertise in process mapping, data analysis, and the use of process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen). 

• Leadership & Influence: Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to influence and drive organizational change without direct authority. 

• Strategic Thinking: Proven ability to develop and execute a strategic vision for project and process management that aligns with and supports business growth. 

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a meticulous attention to detail. 

• Tool Proficiency: Advanced proficiency with project management software (e.g., Jira, Asana, Microsoft Project) and process mapping tools (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart). 

• This is a fully remote position open to candidates based in the United States

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Education/Licensure: 

• Master's degree preferred. 

• Experience with FreshService or ServiceNow

Physical Requirements: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.  

• The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.