Project Manager – Operational Excellence

Role Overview

• Manage the end-to-end execution of operational initiatives at the corporate level.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and deliverables to ensure successful implementation.
• Coordinate resources and activities across multiple departments and business units.
• Track project progress, identify risks, and proactively address issues to keep initiatives on schedule.
• Ensure alignment between defined solutions and implementation outcomes.
• Work across shared services teams (HR, IT, Marketing, Finance, Legal) and disciplines to execute initiatives.
• Facilitate communication between stakeholders to ensure clarity on objectives, timelines, and responsibilities.
• Align priorities and manage dependencies across multiple teams.
• Support leadership in maintaining visibility of project status and outcomes.
• Lead the implementation phase of initiatives, ensuring smooth transition from solution design to execution.
• Translate defined solutions into actionable project plans and tasks.
• Coordinate rollout activities and ensure deliverables are completed as intended.
• Monitor adoption at a project level and ensure implementation aligns with expected outcomes.
• Partner with Business Intelligence and Process Analysts to implement data and process-driven improvements with a focus on efficiency.
• Support performance metrics and reporting enhancements, process standardization and optimization, and automation and workflow improvements.
• Maintain clear and consistent project documentation and status reporting.
• Provide regular updates to leadership on progress, risks, and key milestones.
• Ensure projects adhere to internal standards, processes, and governance expectations.

Requirements

• 4–7 years of experience in project management, preferably in an internal or operations-focused environment within the AEC space.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Experience developing and managing project plans, schedules, and deliverables.
• Ability to drive execution and maintain momentum across teams without direct authority.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate in a structured yet evolving environment.
• Exposure to data-driven or analytics-driven projects.
• Experience working in agile project management environments.
• Experience working with shared services functions (HR, IT, Finance, etc.).
• Familiarity with process improvement or operational efficiency initiatives.
• Experience working in project-based organizations (engineering, consulting, construction, etc.).
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, or a related field.
• PMP or similar certification.

Tech Stack

• PMP

Benefits

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events