Project Manager

Project ManagerHybrid (RTP, NC or Cambridge, MA office) Duration: 5 MonthsThe Project Manager is responsible for leading complex, cross-functional CMC projects that support business strategy, operational excellence, and organizational objectives. As a core member of a highly matrixed organization, the individual partners with leaders, subject matter experts, and functional teams to drive the successful planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of critical business initiatives. This role requires an exceptionally detail-oriented project management professional who can manage multiple workstreams simultaneously, maintain rigorous oversight of timelines, resources, risks, dependencies, budgets, and deliverables, and ensure alignment between project objectives and organizational priorities. The Project Manager translates business requirements into actionable plans, creates structure and accountability, drives project governance, and provides data-driven insights to support decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. This individual is responsible for ensuring that commitments are delivered on time, risks are proactively managed, and project objectives are achieved.Project Leadership and ExecutionLead complex cross-functional projects from initiation through implementation and closeout.Develop detailed project plans, schedules, resource requirements, and implementation roadmaps.Drive execution across multiple functions to achieve project objectives and milestones.Establish project governance processes, meeting structures, decision logs, and communication plans.Coordinate project activities across stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of commitments and deliverables.Track project scope and manage changes through established governance processes.Detailed Project Planning and ControlsMaintain detailed project schedules, tracking milestones, dependencies, assumptions, risks, decisions, and action items.Monitor project progress against scope, timeline, budget, and quality objectives.Conduct project reviews and provide regular status updates to leadership and stakeholders.Identify schedule risks and develop contingency plans to maintain project delivery.Ensure project documentation is accurate, current, complete, and audit-ready.Drive accountability for project actions and commitments across all participating functions.Risk and Issue ManagementProactively identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues.Develop mitigation plans and monitor effectiveness through project completion.Escalate critical risks and issues appropriately to support timely decision-making.Facilitate problem-solving sessions to remove barriers and maintain project momentum.At TalentBurst, we deliver more than talent, we deliver outcomes. We partner with you to move quickly and connect you to opportunities aligned with your skills and long term growth.Backed by precision, transparency, and results, we connect top talent with leading organizations through trusted partnerships.We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.