Lead Project Manager

Lead Project Manager

About the role

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Lead Project Manager based in the United States. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced project management professional to lead the successful delivery of large-scale, high-complexity technology implementations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale, complex implementation projects from initiation through successful completion.
• Serve as the primary customer-facing contact throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring clear communication, strong stakeholder engagement, and a positive customer experience.
• Develop project plans, schedules, executive status reports, risk assessments, and post-implementation reviews to maintain visibility and project alignment.
• Cook up internal teams, external vendors, and required resources to ensure deliverables are completed on time and within budget.
• Facilitate project meetings, document decisions and action items, and monitor progress to ensure commitments are met.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks while managing scope changes through established change control processes.
• Establish project objectives, key performance indicators, governance standards, and best practices in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Made informed business decisions that support project success, customer satisfaction, and operational performance, escalating issues when necessary.
• Identify potential business development opportunities during project delivery and collaborate with sales teams to support future growth.
• Mentor junior project managers and contribute to continuous improvement across project management processes and methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or at least 5 years of relevant professional experience in project management or technology implementation.
• Proven experience leading multiple complex technology deployment projects involving enterprise infrastructure or managed services.
• Hands-on implementation experience with one or more technologies such as DWDM, transport networks, MPLS, SD-WAN, managed services, voice solutions, security, Meraki, or related networking technologies.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, risk management, scheduling, resource planning, and stakeholder communication.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, negotiation, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working effectively with cross-functional and customer-facing teams.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 certification preferred.
• Six or more years of project management experience is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive annual base salary ranging from $84,629 to $124,122, depending on geographic location, experience, and qualifications.
• Eligibility for performance-based incentive and bonus programs.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and wellness benefits.
• Voluntary lifestyle benefits and financial wellbeing programs.
• Remote work opportunity within the United States.
• Opportunities for professional development, certification, and career advancement.
• A collaborative, high-performance environment focused on innovation, accountability, and customer success.
• A full-time position with a comprehensive total rewards package.