Project Manager- Strategic Projects.

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Project Manager – Strategic Projects based in the United States.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead strategic, cross-functional initiatives within a dynamic construction and industrial services environment.
In this role, you will translate business priorities into structured project plans, ensuring clear objectives, accountable ownership, and measurable outcomes.
You will oversee project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and governance while coordinating stakeholders across multiple teams.
Working closely with project sponsors and senior leadership, you will provide actionable insights and support informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.
You will also drive implementation readiness, strengthen project controls, and ensure successful handoffs and long-term project sustainability.
This opportunity is suited to a proactive, execution-focused professional who thrives in collaborative environments and enjoys solving complex business challenges.
The position is based in Franklin, Tennessee, with remote work considered and travel of up to 20%.

Accountabilities

You will lead strategic projects from planning through execution and closeout, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and consistent delivery against approved objectives. Your responsibilities will include:

• Translate strategic initiatives into actionable project plans with clearly defined scope, milestones, resources, deliverables, and accountability.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure project execution remains aligned with strategic objectives.

• Establish project governance structures, workstream ownership, decision-making processes, and escalation procedures.

• Manage project schedules, budgets, resource allocation, forecasts, and corrective actions.

• Identify and manage project risks, issues, scope changes, and change control processes.

• Define, monitor, and report on key performance indicators, milestones, expected benefits, and project outcomes.

• Prepare concise, decision-ready reports and recommendations for senior leadership and project sponsors.

• Lead workstream execution and ensure owners remain accountable for commitments, quality standards, and issue resolution.

• Coordinate implementation readiness, stakeholder communications, training, project handoffs, and ongoing operational support.

• Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure information remains current within approved project management systems.

• Drive continuous improvement through technology adoption, lessons learned, and after-action reviews.

• Support portfolio planning and exercise day-to-day authority over assigned projects within approved scope, budgets, schedules, and governance frameworks.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is an organized, accountable, and results-driven professional with experience managing complex projects and coordinating diverse stakeholders. You should bring the following qualifications and capabilities:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field, with 5–7 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.

• Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, stakeholders, and executive reporting.

• Strong knowledge of project planning, governance, stakeholder coordination, and project controls.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive accountability across multiple workstreams.

• Excellent organizational and execution skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver measurable outcomes.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, including the ability to identify issues, recommend solutions, and escalate concerns appropriately.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly when presenting project updates and recommendations to leadership.

• Ability to build effective relationships and collaborate with stakeholders across different functions.

• Self-motivation, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% as required.

• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role, including occasional lifting or moving of materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Additional qualifications that would be an advantage include:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

• Lean or Six Sigma credentials.

• Change management certification or relevant experience.

• Experience implementing process improvements and managing strategic initiatives in construction, engineering, or industrial environments.

Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Benefits

• Remote work arrangement may be considered, with the role based in Franklin, Tennessee.

• Opportunity to lead high-impact strategic initiatives across a diverse business environment.

• Collaborative team culture emphasizing accountability, innovation, and professional development.

• Exposure to cross-functional leadership and executive-level stakeholder engagement.

• Opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement, portfolio planning, and organizational growth.