Project Manager

Overview

The Project Manager drives project delivery and governance across the Consulting Services organization, supporting PMO operations and advising consulting teams on program and project execution. The role also contributes to a reporting framework that surfaces early risks and issues across consulting engagements.

What you'll do

• Manage multiple client-facing healthcare cybersecurity consulting engagements, ensuring alignment with project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Support the PMO through effective implementation of governance standards, processes, and supporting technologies.
• Partner with Consulting Services colleagues to develop detailed project and program plans.
• Track project progress and performance, identifying and reporting risks or issues related to timeline, budget, or deliverable quality.
• Lead regular internal and external meetings, manage communications, and maintain a high level of professionalism and client service.
• Develop and maintain project management tools, templates, and documentation to support consistent delivery.
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients, consultants, and contractors, coordinating activities across engagements.
• Ensure clear communication of project expectations and deliverables with all stakeholders.
• Proactively identify and escalate issues related to client satisfaction, internal operations, or team performance.
• Coordinate internal resources in collaboration with Project Owners/Leads to ensure successful execution of consulting projects.
• Confirm full execution of Statements of Work (SOWs) to support timely revenue recognition.
• Deliver training and support for Consulting Services processes, responding to internal and external requests as needed.
• Analyze, document, and improve operational processes within Consulting Services, promoting standardization and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate and timely updates in the project management system to support revenue forecasting, including scheduling, budgeting, and hours tracking.
• Monitor project milestones and customer acceptance to ensure proper revenue recognition.
• Collaborate with Finance to resolve any issues related to invoicing or revenue reporting.
• Provide monthly backlog analysis and support project close-out procedures.
• Contribute to reporting on key performance metrics, including bookings, delivered revenue, attach rate, utilization, and project volume.
• Perform other duties within the scope of the role as assigned.

What you'll need

• 5+ years of experience in project management, with a proven track record of managing successful projects from inception to completion.
• A minimum of 2 years work experience in a similar role.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams, managing project timelines and budgets, and delivering projects within scope and quality standards.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• Experience working with leadership teams and understanding the dynamics of evolving services organizations.
• Experience with resource management and scheduling.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple complex projects.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Sound decision-making and good judgment under pressure.
• Ability to perform in time-sensitive and high-pressure environments.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, constantly changing setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with diverse individuals and teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to embrace Clearwater's CLEAR core values: Commitment to Client Success, Lead with Accountability, Integrity & Collaboration, Excellence in All That We Do, Advance Colleague Success, and Respect & Transparency.

Nice to have

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience with Certinia's Professional Services Automation (PSA) tools.
• Pursuit of advanced project management certifications (e.g., PMP, Agile/Scrum) to enhance expertise and maintain industry relevance.
• Attendance at industry conferences, workshops, and seminars to stay current on project management best practices, new tools, and emerging trends.

Details

• Remote, United States.
• Mental/physical requirements: fast-paced environment handling multiple demands; requires high initiative and independence; requires use of a personal computer for extended periods.