Sr. Project Manager

Talent Acquisition Lead-Professional Services

CBTS has partnered with a client to identify a Sr. Project Manager on a 12 month contract to possible hire opportunity. This role can be FULLY REMOTE if you can work/support EST business hrs.

• This role will require the ability to work on a W2 basis. Please no C2c/3rd party profiles at this time!
• PMP
• Willing and able to work 8-5 ET - be available online during that time
• Willing and able to travel up to once per quarter - depending on project
• Waterfall experience (we do very little agile here)
• Flexible, able to go with the flow but create structure for the team
• Positive, problem-solving attitude

Notes:

• Work on multiple projects m is half employees and half contractors. Get shuffled around frequently.
• Software projects.
• Good work/life balance.
• Servant leader - let the team shine.
• Experienced and not need to be hand held.
• PMs job is not be difficult - Focus is on customer service.
• Impose structure, adhere to process, but not be the "bad cop".
• Manage the project budgeting (determine cost, request funding, track burndown, accruals, etc).
• Will send expectations document - don’t share until an offer is made
• Describe how to build a waterfall project plan (no Agile being done at CBB).
• Intelligent about Capex vs Opex

Position Summary:

We are seeking experienced Project Managers to lead and support software development initiatives, primarily focused on software related projects and new product development
. Any work within Business Intelligence and/or Data Warehousing would be a plus. These roles require a servant leadership approach
, strong budgeting/forecasting capabilities, and the ability to maintain structure without acting as a "bad cop." The successful candidates will join a flexible, collaborative, and respectful environment with a strong focus on work-life balance and customer service
.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and execute multiple concurrent software projects using Waterfall methodology
• Lead project budgeting and financial tracking (cost estimation, funding requests, burn rate, accruals)
• Define, maintain, and execute project plans, schedules, and deliverables
• Coordinate cross-functional teams composed of employees and contractors
• Create structure and enforce process while fostering team autonomy and collaboration
• Serve as a positive, communicative, and adaptable leader
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders and leadership, escalating as appropriate
• Travel up to once per quarter
  , as project needs dictate

Required Qualifications:

• PMP Certification (active)
• Strong experience managing project budgets and forecasts
• Located in the Eastern or Central Time Zone
• Available to work consistently from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET
• Willing and able to travel quarterly
• Hands-on experience with Waterfall methodology
• Familiarity with Cap Ex vs Op Ex project budgeting

Preferred

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Calm, adaptable demeanor; able to go with the flow while providing leadership
• Natural problem-solver with a servant-leadership mindset
• Strong sense of accountability and ability to drive results without micromanagement
• Collaborative, respectful approach with a focus on team and customer success

Mid-Senior level

Contract

• Information Technology and Project Management

• IT Services and IT Consulting