Project Manager - Hybrid role

Job Description

Drive Execution. Lead Delivery. Deliver Results.

The Project Manager is responsible for leading the successful execution of complex projects from initiation through completion. Serving as the single point of accountability, this role ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, and aligned with both client expectations and organizational objectives.

This position requires a strong leader who can manage teams, engage stakeholders, maintain financial discipline, and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

What You'll Do

Own End-to-End Project Delivery

• Serve as the single point of accountability for all aspects of assigned projects.
• Drive execution from project kickoff through final delivery, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Ensure all project deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations.

Lead Teams & Manage Resources

• Coordinate and lead cross-functional project teams, ensuring alignment, accountability, and performance.
• Partner with subcontractors, vendors, and consultants as needed to ensure adequate staffing and expertise.
• Coach, mentor, and support project team members to drive engagement and high performance.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing expectations across scope, schedule, and financials.
• Maintain consistent, transparent communication with clients and senior leadership.
• Provide regular project updates, highlight risks, and drive alignment on priorities and next steps.

Financial & Operational Management

• Track project financials, including costs, forecasts, and cost-to-completion estimates.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and within scope .
• Monitor project progress, manage risks, and take proactive corrective action as needed.

Project Governance & Reporting

• Maintain detailed project documentation, including project plans, logs, and progress reports.
• Lead internal project review meetings and ensure accurate reporting across all stakeholders.
• Conduct final project reviews and ensure all deliverables meet required standards.

Project Planning & Proposal Support

• Develop detailed project schedules, including timelines, dependencies, and resource plans.
• Contribute to proposal development by providing estimates, assumptions, and support requirements.
• Develop and maintain Statements of Work (SOWs), updating them as project scope evolves.

Drive Growth & Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to expand client engagement and support additional business development efforts.
• Promote best practices, improve processes, and enhance delivery efficiency across projects.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing project environment.

What Makes You a Great Fit

Core Skills & Capabilities

• Strong project management expertise , with proven ability to deliver complex projects end-to-end
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing project budgets
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and execution discipline
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, client-facing environment
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to risk management

Why This Role Matters

This role is critical to ensuring that projects not only move forward-but succeed. Your ability to lead teams, manage complexity, and deliver results directly impacts client satisfaction, business performance, and long-term growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budgets.
• Attend client meetings, take detailed notes, and follow up on action items.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and providing excellent customer service.
• Create and implement project plans, including resource allocation and timeline management.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success and alignment with client goals.
• Provide regular updates and reports to the Global Client Partner, offering strategic insights and recommendations.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices, incorporating them into project management approaches.
• Mentor and guide junior project team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in project management, with a proven track record of successful project delivery.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong client relationships.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities, with a collaborative and proactive approach.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies, such as Agile or Scrum.
• Experience in budget management and financial planning for projects.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with a focus on finding innovative solutions.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and client needs.
• A results-driven mindset, with a passion for delivering high-quality work and exceeding client expectations.

About Us

GP Strategies Corporation is one of the world's leading talent transformation providers. By delivering award-winning learning and development solutions, we help organizations transform through their people and achieve meaningful change. GP Strategies has delivered our innovative consulting, learning services, and talent technology solutions to over 6,000 organizations globally.

From our global experience working across thousands of projects and initiatives over the past 55 years, we've learned that relationships, business, work, innovation, strategy, and transformation are all about people. And, to put it simply, GP Strategies is about our people - an extensive global network of learning experts. Additional information can be found at

With more than 4000 employees in over 30 countries, diversity at GP Strategies is second nature! Beyond our locations, our culture focuses on performance and revolves around respect, fairness, and working collaboratively to achieve our goals. We support our People, no matter who they are or where they are from, because we all have valuable and unique perspectives and approaches. That's how great ideas are born, which enable us to work smarter.

GP Strategies is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other federally protected class.