Initiatives - Project Manager

At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below, defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role, are a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.

As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Leads the planning, coordination, and execution of strategic initiatives to ensure alignment with organizational priorities and successful delivery of outcomes. Manages scope, timelines, resources, and stakeholder engagement across cross-functional efforts. Ensures initiatives are executed efficiently through structured project management practices, proactive problem-solving, and effective communication. Partners with business and functional stakeholders to translate strategy into actionable plans and measurable results.

• Leads planning and execution of initiatives, ensuring scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables are clearly defined and achieved.
• Facilitates stakeholder alignment through structured meetings, clear communication, and coordination across cross-functional teams.
• Monitors initiative progress, identifies risks and issues, and implements mitigation strategies to maintain delivery objectives.
• Establishes and maintains project tracking tools, dashboards, and reporting to provide visibility into status, risks, and outcomes.
• Develops and executes communication plans to ensure stakeholders are informed, engaged, and aligned throughout the initiative lifecycle.
• Applies project and change management methodologies to drive consistency, accountability, and effective execution.
• Evaluates initiative outcomes through data, feedback, and performance metrics to inform continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, organizational development, engineering, project management, or a related field, or equivalent experience preferred.

5–7 years of experience in project or program management, operations, or a related field required. Experience working in cross-functional, matrixed environments and influencing stakeholders without direct authority required.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Prosci Change Management certification preferred.

Anticipated starting pay range: $–$

We offer a variety of medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits to support health and well-being.

DPR is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at DPR are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical or mental disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

DPR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Read more in our EEOE Policy.