Strategy & Execution Project Manager (Hybrid: Traditional & Agile) Chesterfield, MO 10 month contract Job

Strategy & Execution Project Manager (Hybrid: Traditional & Agile)

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Project Manager leads and delivers medium-to-large-scale, high-impact initiatives across a hybrid delivery environment, with a strong emphasis on internal coordination of global teams. The role requires end-to-end accountability for project planning and execution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Delivery & Project Leadership

• Serve as single point of accountability for multiple concurrent initiatives across internal projects.
• Lead plan-driven, hybrid projects with clear scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk baselines
• Develop and maintain project plans, critical paths, dependency maps, and governance artifacts
• Manage formal change control, risk, issue, and decision logs to protect delivery commitments
• Provide clear, consistent status reporting to senior stakeholders
• Ensure on-time, on-budget, high-quality delivery in fast-paced environments
• Track delivery metrics to support transparency and continuous improvement
• Lead strategic, cross-functional initiatives from concept through execution, aligning delivery plans with enterprise priorities and measurable business outcomes.

Stakeholder & Client Management

• Lead delivery in dynamic internal environments with fixed timelines and high visibility
• Translate business requirements into executable delivery plans
• Proactively manage expectations through structured communication and escalation

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Computer Science, Engineering) preferred or equivalent work experience
• Nice to have: Professional certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional), CSM (Certified ScrumMaster), PSM (Professional Scrum Master), SSM (SAFe Scrum Master) or equivalent Agile and project management credentials

EXPERIENCE

• 10+ years in project management or delivery leadership roles
• Experience delivering both Waterfall and Agile projects
• Demonstrated delivery experience in fast-paced environments
• Experience in leading projects that leverage process improvement methodologies to streamline processes and improve business outcomes
• Experience supporting enterprise-wide transformations and/or operating model transformations
• Provent ability to manage multiple demanding projects concurrently
• Proven experience leading complex strategic initiatives that require cross-functional alignment, executive engagement, and disciplined execution.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Strong foundation in traditional project management disciplines
• Strong skills in managing global projects, including schedule management
• Ability to operate under pressure with demanding stakeholders and adapt as necessary
• Demonstrates resiliency in adapting to frequent changes and evolving stakeholder demands, ensuring project continuity and success
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and analytical skills