Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Managers are project leaders who operate with a high level of autonomy, professionalism, and expertise. SPMs manage client relationships, deliver high-quality services, and oversee other Leadline staff and subcontractors. Responsibilities for this role include, but aren’t limited to, the following:

• Lead all aspects of assigned projects include scope, budget, timeline, and client relationships
• Maintain or delegate accurate/up-to-date project timelines in , anticipate timeline issues and propose solutions
• Track project budgets in Harvest, anticipate budget issues and propose solutions
• Manage or delegate sub-contractor(s) contracts, scope, and budget
• Prepare invoices for responsible projects and confirm accuracy of charges, write descriptions as necessary, and prepare invoices for review
• Maintain or delegate clean file storage and accurate Harvest accounts

• Onboard new projects and develop the design and strategy for the project
• Consistently evaluate project scopes to be meeting client needs, of appropriate quality, and within budget
• Use judgment and experience to make a recommendation and/or produce deliverables up to 95% completion and ask for strategic, specific feedback as needed
• Manages day-to-day client relationships by communicating with confidence and professionalism to clients and accurately interpreting and solving client needs
• Appropriately elevates client issues and difficult interactions as needed

• Participate in writing proposals and sourcing new business opportunities
• Review proposals written by others for continuity
• Research opportunities, competitors, and background information to develop proposals
• In some cases, leads the proposal development phase including scope, budget, and timeline creation

• Proactively evaluate, suggest, and incorporate process improvements for Leadline
• Positively represent Leadline in professional settings
• Support, collaborate, and be a solution-oriented team player with Leadline colleagues
• Participate in training as needed

• 8–12+ years of progressive experience in consulting or as a government leader managing large programs, projects, and/or teams
• Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to design project approaches, refine scopes, and ensure alignment between client needs and deliverables
• Demonstrated experience leading full project life cycles, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and client relationship ownership
• Proven ability to manage project financials, including budget tracking, forecasting, invoicing, and subcontractor oversight
• Advanced visual and written communication skills; ability to build compelling presentations and reports that synthesize analysis into clear recommendations
• Confident and professional client presence with the ability to manage day-to-day client relationships independently
• Strong decision-making skills with sound judgment under ambiguity and changing priorities
• Ability to operate with autonomy while knowing when to appropriately elevate risks or strategic questions
• Comfortable leading complex, fast-paced work streams with multiple stakeholders and evolving priorities
• Service-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality, client-centered outcomes

Leadline is a mission-driven project management and consulting firm that helps public agencies move forward with clarity and results. We specialize in guiding multi-disciplinary, politically sensitive, and fast-moving projects through structured project execution, strategic planning, and thoughtful stakeholder coordination. Our team is made up of professionals with deep experience working in and with government, so we understand the real pressures of balancing community expectations, constrained resources, and competing priorities.

At Leadline, we are relentless about getting to outcomes — building consensus, solving problems, and ensuring progress happens. We work across sectors including transportation, utilities, planning, economic development, IT modernization, and government operations.…