Sr Project Manager (cur_1_131925@curatelyai.net)

Job Description

Job Description

"All candidates must be directly contracted by ASK Consulting on their payroll and cannot be subcontracted. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this moment".

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Location: San Mateo, CA (100% Remote but need to attend up to 4 sync weeks in San Mateo per year)

Duration: 12 Months

Pay Range: $100/Hr to $118/Hr on W2

Job Description:

• As a Senior Project Manager at client, you will lead the company’s most complex and high-impact projects, ensuring they are delivered efficiently and to the highest standard.
• Your attention to detail and proactive approach mean you can anticipate project risks and client needs, solving problems before they arise.
• You are a clear communicator, skilled at managing stakeholder expectations, and a trusted advisor for project delivery.
• You will own key stakeholder relationships, ensuring smooth communication and alignment across teams.
• You are adept at leading cross-functional teams, creating an environment where empowered teams can perform at their best. You also contribute to refining processes and tools that improve efficiency, helping to drive continuous improvement across the organization.
• In this role, you will manage end-to-end project delivery, from scoping and planning to execution and financial tracking, ensuring projects meet client goals in terms of quality, timing, and profitability.

Role Overview:

• You will manage and deliver large-scale, complex projects or programs, collaborating with cross-functional teams across various departments.
• You are responsible for aligning internal resources, setting realistic expectations, managing budgets (if any), and maintaining clear communication to deliver successful outcomes.
• Additionally, you mentor junior team members, driving best practices across the project management function.
• Focus: Execution and leadership of large, cross-functional projects
• Scale & Complexity: Managing large projects or programs with multiple workstreams, collaborating across departments such as product development, marketing, operations, and technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Stakeholder Management & Relationship Building
• Serve as the primary point of contact for senior internal stakeholders, ensuring strong relationships and alignment with business goals.
• Develop a deep understanding of client's strategic objectives and how individual projects align with these goals.
• Lead regular project status meetings, providing clear, concise updates on project progress and key issues.
• Ensure consistent and transparent communication with stakeholders, anticipating and addressing concerns proactively.
• Develop relationships that go beyond project transactions, acting as a strategic advisor and trusted partner.
• Help identify growth opportunities within the project lifecycle and work closely with internal teams to capitalize on these opportunities.

Project Planning & Scope Management

• Define and document project scope, timelines, deliverables, budgets (if any), and resource requirements in collaboration with relevant teams.
• Ensure all project data, resource allocation, and timelines, are accurate and up to date.
• Track project efficiency and efficacy, ensuring targets are met and escalating any potential risks before they become issues.
• Prepare and manage scopes and change requests, ensuring they align with broader business objectives.
• Achieve personal and team utilization targets.

Project Leadership & Delivery Methodologies

• Use your expertise in various delivery methodologies to define optimal approaches that meet business objectives in terms of time, cost, and quality.
• Set up and manage all project tools and systems, ensuring smooth communication and alignment across teams.
• Lead internal and external project kick-off meetings, aligning stakeholders on objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
• Establish robust project governance, regularly assessing risks and implementing solutions to mitigate them.
• Ensure clear checkpoints and reviews to guarantee that the work produced meets client standards of quality.
• Continuously improve client's project management methodologies, tools, and processes, ensuring the company remains agile and efficient.

Team Building & Leadership

• Lead high-performing, cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and driving a shared sense of purpose.
• Create an environment of psychological safety that allows team members to take ownership and perform at their best.
• Identify any issues impacting team productivity or morale, and work to resolve them quickly and effectively.
• Provide ongoing feedback and coaching to team members, helping them grow and improve in their roles.
• Partner with resource management to ensure the right skills and resources are available for each project at the right time.

Process Improvement & Company Contribution

• Actively contribute to refining client's project management processes, sharing insights from completed projects to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate on internal and external case studies and project summaries to highlight successes and learnings.
• Mentor and manage junior project management team members, fostering growth and ensuring a strong team dynamic.
• Contribute to thought leadership and knowledge sharing within client's, helping to position the company as an industry leader.

Experience & Skills Required:

• 5-8 years of project management experience within a client-side or brand-side organization, managing large-scale, cross-functional projects.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects or programs with multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives.
• Strong financial acumen, with experience managing budgets, tracking profitability, and identifying financial risks.
• Expertise in project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Wrike, Asana, Trello, MS Project), with the ability to tailor approaches to meet specific project needs.
• Advanced proficiency in productivity and collaboration tools such as G-Suite or Microsoft Teams.
• Deep understanding of digital trends, technologies, and best practices, with a passion for continuous learning and improvement.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of building strong relationships and managing stakeholder expectations at all levels.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills, with a proven track record of managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills, ensuring that projects are delivered to the highest standards
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, balancing multiple projects and priorities while maintaining a focus on delivering quality results

About ASK: ASK Consulting is an award-winning technology and professional services recruiting firm servicing Fortune 500 organizations nationally. With 5 nationwide offices, two global delivery centers, and employees in 42 states-ASK Consulting connects people with amazing opportunities

ASK Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.