Project Manager

About the role

In this pivotal role, you will spearhead the comprehensive management of multifaceted programs that involve various stakeholders, including internal teams, external partners, and customers. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager of Strategy & Operations, your responsibilities will include crafting and supervising integrated project plans while ensuring that all parties remain aligned with timelines and deliverables. This position calls for an individual who excels at navigating complexity, managing uncertainty, and sustaining progress across multiple workstreams.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Create and sustain detailed project plans that effectively synchronize the efforts of internal teams, external partners, and customers.
• Clearly define and secure agreement on all milestones, deadlines, responsibilities, and deliverables to ensure smooth project execution.
• Continuously monitor project progress against established plans, ensuring that every action item has a designated owner and a due date.
• Provide a consolidated view of the program's status to all stakeholders involved, ensuring transparency and clarity.
• Manage pilot programs from the initial planning phase through to kickoff, execution, and final closeout, ensuring all objectives are met.
• Track the results of pilot initiatives, document insights gained, and coordinate subsequent activities based on those findings.
• Serve as the main point of contact for coordination between external stakeholders and internal teams, facilitating effective communication.
• Organize and lead working sessions, manage follow-up actions, and address dependencies between different parties to maintain project momentum.
• Keep a close eye on external commitments, holding stakeholders accountable to the timelines and agreements established.
• Manage customer requests from the initial intake phase through to delivery, including setting priorities and timelines for completion.
• Establish and maintain a regular meeting schedule across all stakeholder groups to ensure ongoing communication and alignment.
• Facilitate working sessions, document key notes and action items, and ensure that all follow-up actions are executed.
• Ensure that any outstanding questions are resolved promptly and that decisions made during meetings are accurately recorded.
• Identify and monitor potential risks, delays, and sequencing issues that could impact project outcomes, proactively addressing them as needed.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in managing complex programs that involve multiple stakeholders and varying interests.
• Strong operational discipline coupled with meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of project management.
• Proven ability to thrive in ambiguous and rapidly changing environments, adapting to new challenges as they arise.
• Experience in coordinating efforts across both internal teams and external partners, fostering collaboration and alignment.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with project management methodologies such as Agile or Waterfall.
• Experience in the technology sector, particularly in areas related to digital solutions or software development.
• Knowledge of tools and software used for project management and collaboration, such as Jira, Asana, or Trello.
• Previous experience in customer-facing roles, enhancing your ability to understand client needs and expectations.

Skills & tools

• Proficiency in project and program planning methodologies.
• Strong capabilities in cross-functional coordination and collaboration.
• Expertise in risk assessment and dependency management to mitigate potential project challenges.
• Excellent stakeholder communication skills, ensuring all parties are informed and engaged.
• Competence in meeting facilitation and documentation, capturing essential information and action items effectively.

Practical notes

This full-time position is based in the United States and offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. and will not require sponsorship for a work visa. The role demands a proactive approach, with a focus on delivering results in a fast-paced environment. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for managing complex projects and driving collaboration, we encourage you to apply.

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Company: Digimarc

Title: Project Manager

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location: United States

About the company

Digimarc (NASDAQ: DMRC) is building the trust layer for the modern world. As AI accelerates how we produce, share, and interact with the world, the risks of fraud, counterfeiting, and misinformation are growing exponentially.