Project Manager

Potomac

$90K — $120K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of project management experience with leadership responsibilities.
  • Expert-level proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Asana, Teamwork).
  • Proven ability to simplify complex workflows while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and proactive problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent follow-through and communication abilities.
  • Must work full-time on-site at Bethesda, MD headquarters.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage projects from start to finish, aligning them with strategic goals.
  • Develop and implement accurate project plans and timelines with urgency.
  • Oversee project management systems to optimize workflows and reporting.
  • Conduct project audits, identifying improvements to streamline processes.
  • Act as the main contact for complex project issues, resolving them efficiently.
  • Maintain accurate project data and documentation with precision.
  • Collaborate with various departments to support operational objectives and initiatives.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Health savings account option
  • 401(k) & other retirement benefits
  • Paid maternity leave
  • Paid paternity leave
  • Commuter benefits
  • Disability insurance
  • Paid time off
Full Job Description
Summary

We're looking for a Project Manager who is a strategic leader and brings value through strong organizational skills. The ideal candidate takes pride in executing projects and building scalable systems for our rapidly growing asset management firm. This position is responsible for maintaining the integrity of our project management operations, overseeing company-wide initiatives, and leading cross-departmental workflows that impact all areas of the firm. If you are intellectually curious, appreciate transparency, prefer simplicity, respond swiftly, deliver results, and pay close attention to detail, you will excel in this environment.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership

  • Lead and manage company-wide projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
  • Develop and implement project plans, timelines, and deliverables with accuracy, urgency, and transparency.
  • Oversee project management tools and systems, ensuring optimal workflow design, reporting, and ongoing optimization.
  • Conduct firmwide project audits and proactively identify improvements that simplify processes without sacrificing detail.
  • Establish and enforce project SLAs that reflect our commitment to responsiveness and excellence.

Stakeholder & Team Collaboration

  • Act as the escalation point for complex project issues, resolving them with speed, clarity, and ownership.
  • Ensure all project data and documentation are accurate, consistent, and maintained with rigorous attention to detail.
  • Build transparent, high-functioning relationships with internal teams, external partners, and vendors.

Cross-Functional Engagement

  • Partner with Marketing, Sales, and other departments to support segmentation, data accuracy, and operational components of company initiatives.
  • Support cross-departmental communications and events, ensuring project objectives are met.
  • Serve as a liaison for conferences, platform activities, and engagement initiatives.

Cross-Functional Engagement

  • Identify workflow gaps and implement solutions that reduce friction and enhance scalability.
  • Create SOPs, training materials, and project playbooks that reflect a culture of clarity and transparency.
  • Crosstrain staff to ensure project redundancy and provide team coverage.
  • Lead special projects including system upgrades, new technology integrations, and automation initiatives.
Qualifications

Required

  • 5+ years of project management experience, including leadership or elevated responsibility.
  • Expert-level proficiency with project management platforms (e.g., Asana, Teamwork, or similar).
  • Demonstrated ability to operate with urgency, simplify complex workflows, and maintain elite attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a bias toward taking action and getting things done.
  • Exceptional follow-through, communication, and accountability skills.
  • Ability to work full-time on-site at Potomac's Bethesda, MD Headquarters.

Preferred

  • PMP or equivalent certifications.
  • Experience with CRM systems (e.g., HubSpot CRM or similar).
  • Cross-department collaboration experience.
  • Prior leadership or supervisory experience within a project management function.

Benefits:
  • Medical insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Health savings account option
  • 401(k) & other retirement benefits
  • Paid maternity leave
  • Paid paternity leave
  • Commuter benefits
  • Disability insurance
  • Paid time off

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