Remote Project Manager Jobs in Ithaca, New York

• *Job Title:** Remote Remote Project Manager • *Location:** Remote — based in **Ithaca, New York** --- About the Role We are seeking a forward‑thinking Remote Project Manager to join our high‑performing product delivery team. In this role, you will partner directly with the Director of Program Management and act as the connective tissue between cross‑functional squads, senior leadership, and external vendors. Your mission is to ensure that all initiatives—ranging from feature launches to infrastructure upgrades—are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, while championing the agile culture that drives our rapid growth. This position reports to the Director of Program Management and will be a pivotal voice in shaping roadmaps for our customers in **Ithaca, New York** and beyond. --- Key Responsibilities - **Own end‑to‑end delivery** of 5–8 concurrent projects per quarter, from charter through post‑mortem, using Jira and Smartsheet to track scope, schedule, and risk. - **Facilitate sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, and retrospectives** for distributed Scrum teams, ensuring that at least 85 % of meetings are asynchronous and that any synchronous sessions stay within a 2‑hour core window (10 am – 12 pm Ithaca time). - **Maintain a transparent project dashboard** in Confluence and Power BI that provides real‑time status updates to stakeholders across product, engineering, and sales in **Ithaca, New York**. - **Develop and enforce RACI matrices** and communication plans that align with the PMO’s governance framework, reducing scope creep by an average of 12 % per project. - **Collaborate with the Agile Coach and Scrum Masters** to embed best practices, coach junior Project Coordinators, and continuously improve velocity across the portfolio. - **Negotiate contracts and SLAs** with third‑party vendors, managing budgets up to $500K and performing monthly financial reconciliations in Microsoft Excel. - **Conduct risk workshops** and produce mitigation logs, escalating critical issues to the Director of Program Management within 24 hours of identification. - **Lead quarterly stakeholder reviews** via Zoom and Microsoft Teams, delivering concise executive summaries that highlight ROI, KPI trends, and next‑step recommendations for leadership in **Ithaca**. - **Champion continuous improvement** by running quarterly process audits, proposing tooling enhancements (e.g., adoption of ClickUp for resource planning), and tracking adoption metrics. - **Ensure compliance** with data‑privacy regulations applicable to **New York** (including CCPA where relevant) by integrating security checkpoints into the project lifecycle. --- Required Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline, **or** equivalent practical experience leading complex programs. - **3–5 years** of proven experience as a Project Manager, Program Manager, Delivery Manager, or Project Lead in a SaaS or technology‑focused environment. - Demonstrated mastery of **Agile** and **Scrum** frameworks; Scrum Master certification (PSM I or CSM) is a strong plus. - Proficiency with at least **six** of the following tools: **Jira, Asana, Smartsheet, Confluence, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Zoom, Power BI, ClickUp, Azure DevOps**. - Solid budget management skills: ability to plan, monitor, and report on budgets ranging from $250K to $1M. - Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to craft clear documentation and deliver compelling presentations to senior leaders in **Ithaca, New York**. - Strong analytical mindset: comfortable creating and interpreting Gantt charts, burn‑down charts, and KPI dashboards. --- Preferred Qualifications - PMP or Prince2 certification. - Experience leading distributed teams across multiple time zones, especially with a focus on the **Pacific/Western** region. - Background in **product development** or **platform engineering**, providing a deeper understanding of technical delivery constraints. - Proven track record of implementing **Lean** or **Six Sigma** process improvements that delivered measurable efficiency gains. - Familiarity with **OKR** frameworks and the ability to align project objectives with corporate strategy. - Prior experience working in a regulated industry (e.g., FinTech, HealthTech) within **New York**. --- Compensation & Benefits - **Base Salary:** $115,000 – $140,000 annually, commensurate with experience and demonstrated impact. - **Performance Bonus:** Up to 15 % of base salary, tied to quarterly delivery metrics. - **Equity:** Stock option grant equivalent to 0.05 % of fully‑diluted shares, vested over four years. - **Benefits:** Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401(k) with 4 % company match. - **Remote Stipends:** $150/month for home office equipment, plus an annual $1,200 internet subsidy for residents of **New York**. - **Paid Time Off:** 20 vacation days + 12 holidays; unlimited sick leave. - **Professional Development:** $2,500/year learning budget, access to Coursera, Udemy, and in‑house leadership workshops. --- Work Setup - **Time Zones:** Must be able to work primarily within the **Ithaca** (UTC‑8) time zone; occasional overlap with Eastern or Central time zones is required for global initiatives. - **Core Hours:** 10 am – 12 pm **Ithaca** time (UTC‑8) for all‑hands meetings, sprint ceremonies, and stakeholder calls. - **Meeting Cadence:** Daily stand‑ups (15 min), bi‑weekly sprint reviews, monthly PMO steering committee, quarterly business reviews. - **Hardware:** Company‑provided laptop (MacBook Pro or Dell XPS) and dual‑monitor setup; a reliable high‑speed broadband connection (minimum 25 Mbps download) is mandatory. - **Software Platforms:** Slack (for day‑to‑day collaboration), Zoom (video conferencing), Microsoft Teams (large‑group meetings), Jira (work tracking), Confluence (documentation), Power BI (reporting), ClickUp (resource planning). - **Security:** Must use a VPN approved by our IT security team and enable multi‑factor authentication on all work accounts. --- Growth - **Career Path:** Project Manager → Senior Project Manager → Program Manager → Director of Program Management. - **Mentoring:** Assigned a senior PM mentor for the first 90 days; quarterly 1:1s with the Director of Program Management to map career objectives. - **Learning Opportunities:** Access to internal “Agile Academy,” quarterly “Leadership Labs,” and yearly attendance at the Project Management Institute (PMI) conference (expenses covered). - **Performance Reviews:** Formal bi‑annual performance cycle with clear metrics (on‑time delivery, budget variance, stakeholder satisfaction) and a 360‑degree feedback component. --- How to Apply If you are excited to drive high‑impact projects from the comfort of your home office while staying deeply connected to a thriving team in **Ithaca, New York**, we want to hear from you. Please submit the following materials through our applicant portal: 1. Updated resume highlighting relevant project management experience. 2. A concise cover letter (maximum 300 words) explaining why you’re a fit for this role and how you’ve delivered measurable results in a remote setting. 3. Optional: A brief portfolio (PDF or link) showcasing project plans, dashboards, or retrospectives you’ve authored. • *Application Timeline:** Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Selected candidates can expect: - **Stage 1:** Recruiter phone screen (15 min). - **Stage 2:** Technical interview with a senior PM (45 min) focusing on tools, methodologies, and case studies. - **Stage 3:** Leadership interview with the Director of Program Management (60 min) assessing cultural fit and strategic thinking. - **Stage 4:** Final interview with a member of the executive team (30 min) to discuss vision and growth. We are an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. --- • *Ready to shape the future of our product portfolio from **Ithaca**, **New York**?** Click “Apply” now and start your journey with a company that values autonomy, collaboration, and relentless improvement. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job