Project Manager

Title: Project Manager Location: Remote (EST) Duration: Contract-to-Hire Heitmeyer Consulting is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of business‑critical data transformation initiatives with one of our financial services clients. Qualified candidates will have demonstrated the ability to guide cross‑functional teams and multiple external partners through influence, communication, and strong facilitation. Responsibilities Manage projects through the full project lifecycle from initiation and planning through execution, monitoring, and completion. Recommend and select appropriate delivery methodologies based on business needs. Develop and maintain project plans, drive objectives, timelines, scope, and budget while providing stakeholder visibility and proactive transparency for risk mitigation. Influence and align stakeholders, external partners, and project teams across multiple functions. Clearly define and document project information digestible to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Required Experience Experience managing projects, programs, or complex operational initiatives. Experience leading data‑centric projects such as data processing, data management, data manipulation, and data governance. Ability to facilitate workshops, lead whiteboard sessions, and elicit requirements. Clear and effective communication skills across technical and business audiences. High emotional intelligence and the ability to navigate ambiguity, competing priorities, and stakeholder expectations. Previous benefits administration, financial services, or insurance experience. Nice to Have Certification(s) and/or some form of continuous skill development. Experience with modern data stacks and tools (Dataverse, Azure Synapse, MS Fabric, Power BI, Copilot). Experience working with commission reporting, commission statements, or revenue tracking and reconciliation. Heitmeyer Consulting is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to minority status, gender, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr