Project Manager III

About the role

This role leads complex, multi-team programs with enterprise impact. The Project Manager III drives strategy-to-execution alignment, cross-functional delivery, executive communication, and organizational change. The role brings advanced Agile and Lean experience and shapes delivery standards across the portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Lead large, complex, multi-workstream initiatives across business units and technology domains.
• Serve as senior Agile leader; coaching teams, improving flow, and driving predictability.
• Direct complex risk management, financial forecasting, and program-level roadmaps.
• Facilitate executive steering committees and cross-functional governance forums.
• Influence strategy by translating business goals into delivery pathways and sequencing.
• Resolve cross-team conflicts, capacity constraints, and architectural blockers.
• Govern vendor management plans and ensure performance against contract outcomes.
• Define and drive enterprise-level delivery improvements, PMO frameworks, and metrics.
• Mentor Project Manager I & II talent and build project management maturity.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 10+ years leading large and complex technology programs or transformation initiatives.
• Expert-level Agile and hybrid delivery leadership.
• Strong command of enterprise architecture awareness, integrations, and dependencies.
• Exceptional communication across C-level and technical layers.
• Experienced in shaping portfolio priorities and governance models.
• Proficient in advanced delivery tools—Jira Advanced Roadmaps, dashboards, forecasting.
• Certification: PMI-ACP, PMP, SAFe SPC, Change Management or RTE, KMP II, IC, Agile Coaching certifications.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, information systems, related field or equivalent experience.

Work Environment

This is a remote (work from home) opportunity open only to candidates currently located in the United States and able to work without sponsorship. It requires a suitable space that provides a private and quiet workplace.

Travel

May be required to travel to off-site location(s) to attend meetings, as necessary.

Pay

Salary Range: $90,000 - $140,000

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package. View details on our benefits page.

About EMPLOYERS

As a dynamic, fast-growing provider of workers' compensation insurance and services, EMPLOYERS offers a positive, challenging work environment combined with opportunities to build your career. Headquartered in Nevada, EMPLOYERS is known for quality service, expertise, and an exemplary work environment. Core values include Integrity, Customer Focus, Collaboration, Initiative, Accountability, Innovation, and Personal Fulfillment. As “America’s small business insurance specialist,” EMPLOYERS provides resources, a solid reputation, and a nationwide presence to enrich your work/life and career.