Senior Project Manager

Position: Project Manager IV

Location: Charlotte, NC (hybrid: onsite Tues-Thurs)

Length: Full time

Rate: $115-156k

(Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education)

Job Overview:

Insight Global is looking for a Project Manager IV to join the team at one of our logistics company clients. This individual will lead and deliver complex, cross-functional projects, ensure successful execution, financial accountability, and alignment with organizational objectives. The hiring manager is looking for someone who can blend AI principles into the PMO, lead complex/large enterprise programs, and own PMO financials (budgets, forecasting, portfolio management).

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads both technical and non-technical aspects of projects, driving execution across cross-functional teams
• Plans, schedules, and ensures timely completion of projects, proactively managing risks and dependencies
• Monitors project progress and quality, drives resolution of issues, and ensures delivery commitments are met
• Operates independently with minimal oversight, taking ownership of outcomes and navigating ambiguity effectively
• Leads cross-functional teams without direct authority, influencing stakeholders and driving accountability across the organization
• Builds strong relationships with Information Technology teams, business partners, and vendors to ensure alignment and successful delivery
• Assembles project teams and manages resource allocation and day-to-day operations of the project
• Owns project financials including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cost control, ensuring alignment with funding approvals and capital and expense tracking
• Provides accurate financial and delivery forecasts, clearly communicating variances, risks, and trade-offs to leadership
• Makes informed trade-off decisions related to scope, schedule, and cost, escalating only when necessary
• Drives standardization and continuous improvement of PMO practices, including processes, tools, governance, and reporting consistency

Must Haves:

• Bachelor's degree and 13–15 years of relevant experience
• Recognized as a subject matter expert, providing strategic direction and guidance within area of specialization
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, large-scale, and transformational programs with enterprise-wide impact
• Strong understanding of project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, capital expenditure planning, and cost management
• Proven ability to influence senior leadership and contribute to key organizational decisions
• Experience defining program/project standards, objectives, and success measures

Nice to Haves:

• Familiarity with applying AI, data, or automation to improve project delivery, reporting, or operational efficiency