Project Manager

Summary

Schellman is a leading provider of cybersecurity, privacy, compliance, audit, and attestation services. The Project Manager leads the planning, execution, and delivery of medium-scope projects supporting business transformation and operational improvement. The role manages the full project lifecycle, coordinates cross-functional stakeholders, mitigates risks, and ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to PMO standards.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues
• Facilitate team collaboration and communication throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure compliance with PMO methodologies, tools, and reporting standards
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders and leadership on project status and outcomes
• Escalate significant risks, issues, and decisions to the Manager, ePMO for guidance and resolution
• Support change management and adoption efforts as part of project delivery
• Document lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

• Strong project management fundamentals: planning, scheduling, budget, risk management, and execution skills
• Ability to develop detailed project schedules, work plans, and budgets
• Proficiency in risk identification and mitigation planning
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing requirements
• Ability to work collaboratively, navigate organizational structures and influence without direct authority
• Business Acumen: Understanding of how project decisions affect departmental budget, resourcing, and priorities, and ability to communicate that impact clearly to stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Confluence, Sharepoint, and JIRA, Wrike or other project management software
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, or related field
• Experience: 3–5 years of project management experience, with increasing responsibility for planning and executing projects independently
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Strong project management fundamentals: planning, scheduling, budget, risk management, and execution skills
• Ability to develop detailed project schedules, work plans, and budgets
• Proficiency in risk identification and mitigation planning
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing requirements
• Ability to work collaboratively, navigate organizational structures and influence without direct authority
• Business Acumen: Understanding of how project decisions affect departmental budget, resourcing, and priorities, and ability to communicate that impact clearly to stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Confluence, Sharepoint, and JIRA, Wrike or other project management software
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, or related field
• Experience: 3–5 years of project management experience, with increasing responsibility for planning and executing projects independently

Nice to Haves

• PMP or equivalent certification preferred

Benefits

• Opportunity to work remotely, unless otherwise stated in the job requirements