Project Manager

Overview LexisNexis Risk Solutions is the essential partner in the assessment of risk. Within our Government vertical, our solutions assist government agencies and law enforcement to drive insights from complex data sets, improving operation efficiency, increasing program integrity, discovering, and recovering revenue, and making timely and informed decisions to enhance investigations. Learn more about LexisNexis Risk at the government information site linked from the job posting. Responsibilities Lead and manage complex customer engagements and project initiatives across cross-functional teams. Drive project planning, milestone management, dependency tracking, issue resolution, and delivery execution throughout the project lifecycle. Build and maintain project schedules, action logs, risk registers, governance documentation, and executive-ready status reporting artifacts. Drive cross-functional execution and alignment across Engineering, Product Management, Testing, Operations, Legal, Sales, and customer stakeholders to ensure successful delivery outcomes. Lead customer communications, governance discussions, delivery reviews, and project status meetings. Manage stakeholder expectations through proactive communication, issue escalation, and consistent follow-through. Identify risks, blockers, and dependencies proactively while driving accountability and resolution across teams. Lead scope management and change control efforts while ensuring alignment to contractual obligations and business objectives. Communicate project health, delivery status, risks, financial impacts, dependencies, and key decisions to leadership and customer stakeholders. Ensure compliance with organizational, contractual, and regulatory requirements throughout all project phases. Drive operational improvements and contribute to PMO delivery best practices and process optimization efforts. Operate effectively in fast-moving environments where priorities, timelines, and requirements may evolve. The Ideal Candidate Demonstrates Ability to manage ambiguity and operate effectively within evolving environments and shifting priorities. Strategic thinking and understanding of how project delivery impacts customer outcomes, revenue, and broader business objectives. Strong executive communication skills with the ability to provide concise, clear, and actionable project updates. Extreme ownership and accountability for project execution, follow-through, and risk management. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to navigate challenging conversations professionally and effectively. Organizational discipline through accurate schedules, documentation, action tracking, governance management, and executive reporting. Commercial awareness related to scope management, contractual obligations, delivery commitments, revenue impact, and change control. Strong prioritization and decision-making skills in fast-paced environments with competing demands. Ability to build client confidence through preparedness, communication, accountability, and professionalism. Cross-functional leadership skills with the ability to influence teams and drive alignment without direct authority. Duties as assigned Qualifications & Requirements 5+ years of project management, PMO, or equivalent delivery experience. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, or related field (or equivalent professional experience). PMP certification preferred. Experience leading customer-facing projects within complex, cross-functional environments. Strong organizational, prioritization, and project execution skills. Experience building and maintaining project schedules, governance artifacts, risk registers, dependency management, and executive-level reporting. Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder communication skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously. Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict-resolution capabilities. Demonstrated ability to operate independently and drive accountability across teams. Experience working within Agile, hybrid, or structured project delivery environments. Strong collaboration and leadership skills across technical, operational, business, and customer teams. Preferred Experience Experience working within government, regulated, or highly compliance-driven environments preferred. Familiarity with state, local, or federal government contracts, compliance obligations, and customer delivery expectations preferred. Experience supporting highly customer-facing implementations, enterprise delivery initiatives, or public sector programs preferred. Experience working across complex stakeholder environments involving technical teams, business leadership, external customers, and regulatory considerations preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr