Senior Project Manager- Fully Remote

Effectual is a company within the Professional Services sector, seeking a Senior Project Manager to ensure customer-facing projects are delivered in-scope, on-time, and on-budget. The role involves managing multiple projects, developing client relationships, providing leadership to project teams, and driving operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple projects within a portfolio, ensuring understanding of organizational goals and priorities
• Prioritize projects based on strategic objectives, resource availability, and client needs
• Manage project budgets, including forecasting, tracking expenses, and ensuring projects are delivered within budgetary constraints
• Identify opportunities to improve costs and improve project profitability
• Develop relationships with clients, understanding their goals
• Identify opportunities for additional business and collaborate with sales team to pursue new projects and opportunities
• Provide leadership and mentorship to project teams, guiding junior team members and fostering their professional development
• Lead by example, demonstrating best practices in project management and client engagement
• Evaluates risk assessment for complex projects
• Audit projects to identify risk status
• Develop and own paths to green resolutions for identified risks
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across project delivery processes
• Implement Lean, Agile, or similar methodologies to enhance team efficiency, reduce rework, and improve project outcomes
• Lead change management initiatives for client projects involving organizational transformation, process improvements, or technology adoption
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and adoption strategies
• Apply diverse industry experience (manufacturing, logistics, consulting, etc.) to provide strategic insights and innovative solutions for complex client challenges
• Partner with clients to identify operational improvement opportunities beyond project scope
• Provide strategic consulting to drive business value and long-term client success

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management or similar field
• 7+ years experience as a Project Manager or similar role within a Professional Services, strategic consulting, or operation management organization
• 3 - 5 years experience working with AWS Cloud
• PMI Certifications (e.g. PMP)
• Agile certifications (e.g. Scrum Master)
• Process optimization and operational excellence
• Data analytics and performance metrics (Power BI, business intelligence tools)
• Organizational change leadership
• Supply chain and logistics operations
• ERP/CRM system implementation experience
• Track record of leading operational transformations and driving measurable business improvements
• Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder change initiatives
• Background in strategic consulting or business advisory services
• Proven ability to optimize processes and implement continuous improvement methodologies
• Cross-industry experience bringing fresh perspectives to client challenges
• Executive-level leadership experience with P&L accountability
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data-driven decision making