Senior Project Manager Shelton, Connecticut

Senior Project Manager

Reports to: VP of Client Services

Location: Remote

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt Employee

Career TEAM is a leading workforce development organization on a mission to transform lives. We blend cutting‑edge technology with compassionate, high‑touch services to drive real, measurable outcomes in the lives of job seekers across the country. At Career TEAM, we’re solving today’s unemployment challenges with smart software, world‑class trainers, dedicated case managers, dynamic job developers, and innovative partners. If you’re passionate about making a difference and believe in the power of technology to transform lives, you’ll feel right at home here.

Responsibilities:

• Build strong, executive‑level client relationships and serve as the strategic point of contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead discovery and alignment sessions to clarify scope, business outcomes, success metrics, and risks across multiple stakeholders.
• Translate business objectives into delivery roadmaps, milestones, and measurable outcomes for internal teams.
• Provide strategic guidance on implementation trade‑offs, timelines, resource allocation, and long‑term scalability decisions.
• Oversee cross‑functional collaboration with Project Managers, Business Analysts, Solutions Architects, and Engineering Leads to drive high‑quality execution.
• Identify delivery risks early, develop mitigation strategies, and make informed decisions to keep projects on track without requiring escalation for routine challenges.
• Advocate for scalable delivery practices and continuous improvement in processes, communication, and stakeholder engagement.
• Guide UAT planning from a delivery and business‑readiness perspective, ensuring testing aligns with client outcomes and go‑live readiness.
• Ensure organizational readiness by supporting development of rollout plans, client training strategies, and long‑term adoption success.
• Lead high‑level discussions on data migration readiness, timeline impacts, and cross‑team dependencies without engaging in technical execution.
• Make independent decisions regarding project direction, scope trade‑offs, escalation thresholds, and stakeholder alignment with significant autonomy.
• Evaluate multiple paths forward, balance client objectives against delivery constraints, and recommend the best course of action for long‑term success.
• Directly influence client satisfaction, organizational credibility, and long‑term account growth through strong project outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• PMP or ability to obtain PMP within 6 months.
• Significant project management experience, ideally leading enterprise SaaS, digital transformation, or large‑scale implementation projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with both clients and internal teams, including executives.
• Demonstrated success leading cross‑functional teams and managing multiple work streams.
• Ability to collaborate with and influence C‑level and executive stakeholders.
• Strong skills in risk management, scope control, financial oversight, and strategic project planning.
• Proven leadership and mentorship of project teams or junior PMs.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining a client‑focused attitude.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment; prioritize tasks, balancing competing demands and deadlines with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Enthusiastic, self‑motivated, and adaptable, with a strong desire to take initiative and drive projects forward.

Benefits:

• 401(k) with a generous employer match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employee‑sponsored HSA on qualifying plans.
• Disability and supplemental insurance.
• Competitive holidays and paid time off.

Additional Details:

• Position Type:
  Full‑time employment.
• Travel: 5–15% national travel; subject to change depending on business needs.

Background Check Requirements: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including criminal, prior employment and education verification). Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the applicant’s status or continued employment.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Career Team is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.