Supports the COO by coordinating strategic and operational initiatives, managing multiple projects, tracking milestones and risks, preparing status updates and documentation, organizing meetings, and facilitating communication across stakeholders. The role also monitors project performance, resolves bottlenecks, and supports process improvement and operational excellence within a consulting environment.
This is a remote position.
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Project Manager to support the Chief Operating Officer (COO) in driving day-to-day operations, coordinating strategic initiatives, and ensuring the successful execution of business priorities. This role requires a highly organized professional with excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the COO in planning, coordinating, and executing strategic and operational initiatives.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deliverables are completed on time and within scope.
- Track project milestones, risks, dependencies, and action items while providing regular status updates.
- Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, document decisions, and follow up on key actions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project execution and operational efficiency.
- Monitor project performance, identify bottlenecks, and recommend solutions to improve delivery.
- Develop and maintain project plans, dashboards, reports, and documentation.
- Ensure effective communication between stakeholders, leadership, and project teams.
- Support process improvement initiatives and contribute to operational excellence.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
- 4–7 years of project management or operations experience.
- Prior experience within the consulting industry is required.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
- Comfortable working full-time during EST business hours.
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