Project Manager

Buildots

$90K — $110K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of project management experience in fast-paced, global tech environments.
  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
  • PMP certification or equivalent project management training is preferred.
  • Proficiency in project management tools, with a preference for Jira.
  • Hands-on experience with AI tools and automated workflow design.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills, fostering teamwork and trust.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to inform decisions using data.

Responsibilities

  • Lead North American projects from kickoff through go-live, managing timelines.
  • Oversee system setup, client requests, and ensure stability for long-term performance.
  • Act as primary contact for internal teams, ensuring alignment with client needs.
  • Identify and manage risks and issues, collaborating cross-functionally to resolve them.
  • Track KPIs to measure project success and report on health metrics.
  • Conduct post-project reviews to analyze results and optimize workflows.

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility with a preference for Chicago-based candidates working in office 2-3 days a week.
  • Opportunity to work in a pivotal year of scale within a growing delivery team.
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams across operations, customer success, and product.
  • Chance to lead complex projects using cutting-edge AI tools and methodologies.
Full Job Description
Description

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced and proactive Delivery Project Manager to join our growing Delivery team in a pivotal year of scale. In this role, you will own project setup, execution, and ongoing system maintenance-ensuring our internal teams stay aligned and our system is fully enabled to deliver a seamless client experience and long-term value. You will lead cross-functional efforts, juggle multiple priorities, and drive project success through strong organization, clear communication, and effective problem-solving.

What You'll Do

  • Project Setup & Implementation: Lead North American projects from kickoff through full go-live. Manage delivery timelines to ensure high-quality, on-time implementations.
  • Operational Ownership: Oversee our system setup, client requests, and overall system stability, ensuring reliable long-term performance.
  • Client & Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for our internal teams- Operations, Customer Success, Product & Sales. Build strong relationships, maintain transparency, and ensure alignment with client needs.
  • Issue & Risk Management: Proactively identify risks, recurring issues, and client concerns. Escalate as needed and collaborate cross-functionally to resolve bottlenecks and drive client satisfaction.
  • Performance Tracking & Reporting: track and report on KPIs to measure delivery success and project health.
  • Continuous Improvement: Conduct post-project reviews, analyze results, identify trends, and optimize delivery workflows to improve efficiency, scalability, and overall client experience.


What We're Looking For

  • Location & Time Zone: Based in the U.S. or Canada Eastern or Central Time Zone to align with global delivery schedules. This role is remote; however, candidates located in the Chicago area are preferred and would be expected to work from our Chicago office 2-3 days per week.
  • 5+ years of project management experience leading complex, technical projects in fast-paced, global technology environments, including distributed teams across multiple time zones.
  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • PMP certification (or equivalent project management training) is a strong advantage.
  • Proficiency in project management tools (Jira preferred)
  • Hands-on experience leveraging AI tools and designing automated workflows to streamline processes and enhance operational efficiency.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills - a people-oriented leader with charisma and the ability to inspire collaboration and trust.
  • Strong ability to navigate complex systems, drill down into details, and apply structured problem-solving.
  • Proven success in cross-functional collaboration, aligning diverse teams toward shared goals.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to extract, interpret, and apply data to inform decisions.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with proven ability to prioritize, multitask, and work independently while staying focused in a distributed work setting.
  • A self-starter with a proactive, can-do attitude and passion for delivering results and driving continuous improvement.


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