Engagement Type: Independent Contractor (1099) Location: Remote (U.S.-Based) As part of RiseNow's Governance and Transition Office (GTO), the Project Manager will be responsible for independently leading and managing large-scale, complex client projects from initiation through successful completion. This role requires an experienced project management professional who can oversee all aspects of project delivery, including planning, execution, financial management, risk mitigation, stakeholder engagement, and project closure. The Project Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing strategic oversight, managing expectations, and ensuring successful delivery of project objectives within the defined scope, budget, and timeline. This individual will be responsible for driving accountability across cross-functional project teams, navigating complex challenges, and maintaining strong relationships with client leadership. The Project Manager will leverage RiseNow's established Project Management methodologies, tools, and templates to ensure consistent, high-quality project execution while proactively identifying opportunities to improve project outcomes. Key areas of accountability include: Ensuring client satisfaction and successful project delivery. Managing project budgets, financial performance, and margins. Maintaining overall project health, timelines, and deliverable quality. Proactively identifying and mitigating project risks. Leading cross-functional teams and managing executive-level stakeholder relationships. Duties & Responsibilities: Lead large-scale, complex implementation projects, ensuring successful delivery within scope, budget, timeline, and quality expectations. Collaborate with clients to define project objectives, deliverables, resource requirements, and success criteria. Lead cross-functional project teams, establishing clear roles, responsibilities, and accountability. Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders and executive leadership. Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, developing mitigation strategies as needed. Follow RiseNow's Project Management methodology, utilizing standard tools, templates, and reporting processes. Manage project financials, including budgets, resource allocations, forecasting, and project margins. Monitor project progress, proactively addressing challenges and ensuring milestones and deliverables are achieved. Manage project scope in accordance with signed Statements of Work (SOWs), coordinating change orders as needed. Maintain project documentation, including project plans, status reports, risk logs, and project dashboards. ROLE REQUIREMENTS: 5+ years of demonstrated project management experience, including leading large-scale implementation, IT, or business transformation projects. Proven ability to manage complex projects involving multiple workstreams, cross-functional teams, and executive-level stakeholders. Strong client-facing consulting experience with demonstrated ability to manage stakeholder relationships and communicate effectively at all levels. Experience managing project budgets, resources, timelines, risks, and deliverables. Familiarity with procurement and supply chain concepts, technologies, and processes preferred. PMP certification preferred, but not required. Proficiency with project management software and ability to work independently in a virtual team environment. This opportunity is structured as a 1099 independent contractor engagement. The selected subcontractor will provide project management services under an independent contractor agreement and applicable Statement of Work.