Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and proactive
Project Manager (Consultant)
to support cross-functional initiatives across technology, product, operations, and other business functions. The consultant will be responsible for driving project execution, managing timelines, creating executive-level reports and presentations, and ensuring seamless coordination among stakeholders across geographies.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, excellent at communication and presentation, and thrives in managing multiple priorities while ensuring high-quality project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
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Project Planning & Execution
- Plan, coordinate, and monitor project activities from initiation to closure.
- Define timelines, track deliverables, and proactively manage project risks and dependencies.
- Maintain and update project dashboards and trackers to ensure visibility and accountability.
- Support multiple ongoing projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and timelines.
Stakeholder Management & Communication
- Act as a central point of coordination between leadership, engineering, operations, and delivery teams.
- Prepare clear, concise project summaries, progress reports, and executive presentations.
- Facilitate meetings, capture key action items, and follow up to ensure timely completion.
- Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Tools & Reporting
- Expertly use tools like
Asana, Monday.com, Microsoft Project, or Smartsheet
to plan and manage projects. - Build and maintain project dashboards and trackers using
Excel and data visualization tools
. - Prepare high-impact
presentations and charts
summarizing project progress, milestones, and KPIs.
Process & Quality
- Support implementation of standardized project processes and documentation practices.
- Identify opportunities for improvement in workflows and reporting efficiency.
- Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and stakeholder expectations.
Required Qualifications
- 5 8 years of hands-on experience in project management or consulting roles.
- Proven experience managing
cross-functional technology or operations projects
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Advanced proficiency in Excel
(pivot tables, charts, formulas, reporting). - Strong command of
project management tools like
Asana, Monday.com, or MS Project. - Excellent
presentation and communication skills
able to create board-level decks and reports. - Demonstrated experience in stakeholder coordination across time zones (US/India preferred).
- Ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and drive accountability without constant supervision.
Preferred Qualifications
- PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum certification.
- Experience in a
startup, consulting, or high-growth environment
. - Exposure to PMO or portfolio-level reporting.
- Understanding of technology project lifecycles (software or digital transformation).
Key Attributes
- Detail-oriented with strong ownership mindset.
- Excellent at turning complex updates into simple visual summaries.
- Comfortable working across teams and handling multiple priorities.
- Confident, articulate communicator with strong stakeholder presence.
- Organized, reliable, and highly responsive in a consulting capacity.