Strategic Project Manager

Strategic Project Manager

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Full-Time
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Reports To: Various stakeholders including CEO
 

Interstate Parking is a rapidly growing managed parking solutions company headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with 500 team members operating over 400 locations with more than 85,000 parking spaces in geographic markets from California to Vermont. We’ve accomplished this by creating exceptional customer experience by implementing advanced technology and innovative marketing techniques. Our rapid growth means we’re always seeking to add highly talented and creative people to the Interstate team

Interstate Parking Company has received:
•    2023 - 2025 Top Workplace Recipient by Milwaukee Sentinel Journal
•    Cultural Excellence Awards for Workplace Flexibility
For more information - https://topworkplaces.com/company/interstate-parking/ .
 

Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Strategic Project Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives that drive institutional change and operational excellence. This role requires a systems thinker who thrives in complex environments, excels at stakeholder engagement, and can translate strategic goals into actionable plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Manage end-to-end project lifecycles, from scoping and planning to execution and evaluation, delivering projects on time, within scope and within budget.
• Systems Thinking: Analyze organizational systems and workflows to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Change Management: Design and implement change strategies that align with institutional goals and foster adoption across departments.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Interface with internal and external stakeholders—including executives, department heads, vendors, and community partners—to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Team Coordination: Lead cross-functional teams, delegate tasks, and maintain accountability to timelines and deliverables.
• Performance Tracking: Develop KPIs and reporting mechanisms to monitor progress and impact. Conduct project post-mortems to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
• Problem Solver: Ability to identify, analyze and find effective solutions to challenges and obstacles.
• Develop and lead training sessions of new systems.

Preferred Attributes

• Strategic mindset with a bias for action.
• Empathy and diplomacy in stakeholder interactions.
• Ability to balance short-term execution with long-term vision.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and complexity.
   

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management (5 years preferred), ideally in institutional or systems-focused environments.
• Strong understanding of organizational systems, workflows, and interdependencies.
• Demonstrated success in leading change initiatives and navigating complex stakeholder landscapes.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, MS Project) and data analysis platforms.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or similar certification is a plus.