Head of Project Management

Contract Project Manager
We are seeking a highly capable Contract Project Manager with strong enterprise experience to plan, execute, and deliver complex initiatives across cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate brings a solid grounding in PMI / PMP project management methodologies, hands-on experience managing enterprise-scale projects, and the ability to communicate clearly and confidently at all organizational levels, including executive (C-suite) leadership.
Lead end-to-end project delivery using PMI-aligned methodologies (Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, Closing)
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, and dependencies
Define project scope, success criteria, and deliverables in partnership with business and technical stakeholders
Proactively manage project constraints including scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within approved scope, and to stakeholder expectations

Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders across technical, operational, and business teams
Communicate project status, risks, issues, and dependencies clearly and effectively at all levels of the organization
Prepare and deliver concise, executive-level updates for senior leadership and C-suite audiences
Manage stakeholder expectations and resolve conflicts through clear communication and structured escalation

Identify, assess, and actively manage project risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies (RAID)
Develop mitigation and contingency plans for high-impact risks
Manage scope changes through formal change control processes, assessing impact and gaining appropriate approvals
Ensure transparency and accountability for risk ownership and resolution

Establish and enforce appropriate project governance, cadence, and reporting standards
Provide accurate and timely project status reports, dashboards, and metrics
Ensure documentation is complete, current, and auditable throughout the project lifecycle
Work effectively with distributed, cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, vendors, and business partners
Influence without authority by building trust, credibility, and strong working relationships
Coach team members on project expectations, timelines, and deliverables
5+ years of project management experience in an enterprise environment

• Strong working knowledge of PMI / PMP project management methodologies (certification preferred but not required)
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects
• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management capabilities

Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage ambiguity in fast-paced environments
Proficiency with modern project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Jira, MS Project, or similar)
Experience delivering projects within large, matrixed organizations
Familiarity with infrastructure, IT, managed services, or technology-driven initiatives
Background working in contract or consulting engagements
Ability to deliver projects from inception to closure
Calm, structured approach under pressure