Project Manager

Position Title: Project Manager Position Type: Full-time/exempt Clearance: n/a Location: Huntsville, AL/Remote SOC Code: 13-1082 Salary: $80,000–$100,000* : *Dependent upon qualifications Benefits Excellent health/dental benefits from BCBS VSP vision benefits 401(k) with company matching 10 days vacation, 7 days sick time Bonuses and salary increase potential via a certifications plan Job Summary Leads cross‑functional teams to deliver strategic initiatives on time and with quality. Manages multiple concurrent projects, coordinates resources, maintains governance, navigates complex stakeholders, and communicates proactively in a fast‑paced, client‑focused environment. A successful candidate is highly accountable, adaptable, and able to balance shifting priorities while keeping projects on track. Provides strategic insight, drives process improvement, and ensures accurate reporting, data integrity, and effective resource planning. Reports to PMO leadership. Essential Functions Coordinate and oversee project and program schedules across multiple delivery teams and departments while managing the impacts of resource availability and competing priorities. Drive cross‑functional alignment between technical, operational, consulting, and client‑facing teams to ensure successful project execution. Manage all aspects of project execution, including planning, scheduling, resource coordination, risk management, stakeholder communication, and project reporting. Ensure project delivery remains aligned with organizational priorities, client commitments, and business objectives. Identify and proactively address risks, dependencies, and delivery challenges across teams. Resolve routine project escalations and operational issues, ensuring project tracking platform accurately reflects risks and issues. Apply strong knowledge of PMBOK principles, including project planning, risk management, stakeholder management, communications management, and resource planning. Demonstrate strong facilitation, conflict resolution, and decision‑making skills with the ability to navigate competing priorities and drive alignment among diverse stakeholder groups. Additional Responsibilities Provide regular updates to PMO managers, VP of Program Management, VP of Professional Services, and Managing Consultants on key tasks and issues. Respond proactively to requests for information from within the organization, clients, and other key stakeholders. Document and maintain records of current project plans, schedules, travel, and other administrative functions. Prepare and design presentation‑ready project reports using graphics and desktop publishing software; integrate word processing and spreadsheet files into reports; prepare slides, overheads, and handouts for presentations or reports. Coordinate conference calls and meetings; record meeting minutes as needed or follow up on and review meeting minutes recorded by another team member. Provide strategy and leadership to the PMO processes. Provide enhancement feedback to project execution, timelines, and artifacts. Partner with leaders across multiple delivery organizations to establish resource planning strategies and optimize utilization. Facilitate collaboration between teams with competing priorities while maintaining project momentum and delivery commitments. Maintain visibility into project dependencies across departments and ensure accountability for deliverables. Provide leadership and coordination for initiatives that span multiple functional areas, teams, and stakeholder groups. Ensure consistency, accuracy, and integrity of project, resource, and portfolio reporting across delivery teams. Required Bachelor's degree with 4 years of experience or equivalent experience. Proven experience leading projects with cross‑functional teams. PMP certification or the ability to earn one within six months of hire. Ability to assess priorities and operate flexibly to meet the dynamic needs of the team. Strong analytical and communication skills necessary to interact with all levels of management; proactive risk management. Strong organizational skills; attention to detail, precision, and comfort with financial data. Ability to work independently and process quickly while prioritizing work activities based on management's needs. Demonstrated experience using computer‑based tools including Visio, Project Professional, SharePoint, Office 2013 Suite, and web‑conferencing software. Optional / Desired Individual with energetic, can‑do approach to work, seeks out additional work, and recommends ways to improve current activities. Background in an IT or consulting organization. Basic understanding of information technology design and development. Work Conditions Work is typically performed in an office environment. Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. May need to occasionally move around the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery. May occasionally need to position self to maintain computers, including under desks and in the server closet. Frequently communicates with employees and clients. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these solutions. Summit 7 Systems is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and an alcohol and drug‑free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Summit 7 Systems requires background checks. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the results of a reference/background check. This is a drug and alcohol‑free workplace and requires pre‑employment drug screening. #J-18808-Ljbffr