Project Manager

About the Role A client is developing a North American strategy, and we’re seeking a contract Project Manager to support Corporate Strategy over the next 6-9 months. You’ll work with business owners, enablers, and colleagues in strategy to turn a complex, multi-stakeholder effort into a clear workplan, well-run workstreams, and polished deliverables. This is a hands-on role for someone who can bring structure to ambiguity and communicate credibly with colleagues at every level, from analysts to senior leaders. Key Responsibilities Translate strategic priorities into structured workplans, milestones, and deliverables across multiple concurrent workstreams Coordinate with business owners, enabling functions, and the strategy team to keep work aligned, on schedule, and moving Track progress, dependencies, risks, and decisions, and proactively flag issues and propose solutions Build and refine executive-ready presentations, including storylines, slide architecture, and visual design Plan and facilitate working sessions, check-ins, and steering updates, and capture outcomes and next steps Synthesize input from multiple stakeholders into clear, concise materials that support decision-making Maintain project documentation and cadence so the work is easy to follow and hand off Required Qualifications Advanced PowerPoint skills: able to turn complex ideas into clear, compelling, executive-quality decks Proven ability to organize multi-workstream projects into structured workplans and deliverables Experience in corporate strategy, strategy consulting, or a comparable environment Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of an organization, including senior leaders Strong written and verbal communication, with sound judgment and attention to detail Comfortable working independently and managing competing priorities in a fast-moving environment Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting regional, market, or growth strategy work Familiarity with the financial services, asset management, or professional education sectors Background working with matrixed teams or across business and enabling functions Project management qualification preferred Hourly Rate - 40-55hr Must work EST