Freelance Learning Project Manager

Overview Location: United States SweetRush has an exciting opportunity for a talented professional to join our Talent Solutions team. SweetRush is a consulting, design, and staffing firm specializing in HR-related services that help foster life-centered businesses and organizations. We design learning experiences using agency-level graphics and leading-edge technology to build high-performing cultures, leaders, and teams, and to help clients grow their learning teams with qualified professionals. We are a remote, global, diverse, and caring community that values creativity, innovation, and collaboration. This role is with one of our clients in the Consumer Products industry and is focused on coordinating short-term integration projects within our Integration Management Office team. This is a 3-month contract for 40 hours per week, with potential for renewal and extension based on client need and performance. Contract Details Contract: ~3 months, 40 hours per week Starting as early as October; continues through year-end with potential to renew for 3–6 months, and possibly longer (up to 3 years) based on client need and satisfaction Hourly rate: $60/hour Responsibilities Project Planning & Execution Lead end-to-end project planning, including scope, resources, timelines, budgeting, and stakeholder alignment, ensuring delivery within constraints Proficient in Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies tailored to project needs Develop project charters, timelines, resource plans, and risk assessments Use Stage & Gate framework and PM systems to ensure disciplined execution and data-driven decisions Coordinate with technical teams, business units, and external vendors to align objectives and deliverables Stakeholder Engagement & Communication Act as primary contact for project stakeholders Provide regular updates on status, risks, and issues Foster transparency and accountability across teams Risk Management & Issue Resolution RAID risk management and proactive mitigation throughout the lifecycle Escalate issues to stakeholders and leadership with mitigation proposals Maintain contingency plans for unforeseen challenges Technical & Process Governance Support integration of new systems/processes into existing operations Oversee item setup, tracking, and troubleshooting through the Go-to-Market process for smooth transitions Qualifications Minimum 5+ years of project management experience in innovation or integration projects Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or related field PRINCE2 or PMP certification preferred Experience with end-to-end Idea to Market processes Preferred experience managing a product's entire lifecycle from concept to delivery About SweetRush & Equal Opportunity SweetRush is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Submit your resume if the above describes your interests and experience. We are excited to hear from you! Please note: We are a remote organization with collaborators worldwide. SweetRush is US-based, and English is the primary language used. If applying, please submit your resume in English. To learn more about active searches, visit the SweetRush Join Us page and the LinkedIn Jobs page. We encourage applicants to protect their personal information and be mindful of sharing sensitive data during the application process. #J-18808-Ljbffr