Director of Project Management

Posted 4 weeks ago

Worldwide

Summary

Are you a seasoned Project Manager who loves building structure, managing workflows, and running business operations? Our company is shifting gears: our founder is stepping away from the day-to-day work to focus 100% of their energy on client acquisition and sales. We need a strong, organized Project / Operations Manager to step in, take total ownership of our daily business execution, and keep our delivery team on track. First and foremost, you must be an exceptional Project Manager who understands how to map timelines, assign resources, and guarantee client deliverables. Secondly, you must be a flexible operator willing to handle administrative tasks, manage software, and do whatever else is required behind the scenes to keep the business engine running smoothly while the founder focuses on bringing in new business. Key Responsibilities Lead Project Management Map out project timelines Assign tasks to the delivery team Track progress Ensure every client deadline is met flawlessly Oversee Daily Operations Establish structure Optimize workflows Act as the core operational anchor for the entire team Handle Essential Administration Manage software and tools Handle operational administrative tasks Step in as an executive assistant to the founder when needed Own the Day-to-Day Take full responsibility for solving internal bottlenecks independently Ensure the founder doesn't have to manage daily operational fires What We Are Looking For Strong PM / Operations Foundation Proven experience running projects, using PM tools (Asana, ClickUp, Jira, etc.), and managing team accountability. The "Do-Whatever-It-Takes" Mindset A rare mix of a high-level strategic project leader and a hands-on tactical administrator who is comfortable handling routine tasks. Radical Autonomy A self-starter who thrives when given the keys to a system and can maintain high standards with minimal supervision. English needs to be at high level not entirely perfect but you must understand American nuances Top-tier verbal and written communication skills to lead internal meetings and manage documentation. Project Type & Budget Project Type: Ongoing / Long-term contract Hourly Rate: $15–$90/hr (depending on experience) Hours: 30–40 hours per week How to Apply Please submit your proposal and include: A summary of your background in Project Management and Operations. Which PM software systems (ClickUp, Asana, Monday.com, Jira, etc.) you are most proficient in using and setting up. An example of a time you managed project deliverables while also handling the administrative backend of a business.

  • More than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 6+ months
    Duration
  • Expert
    Experience Level
  • $15.00

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    $90.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
    Project Type

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Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
ClickUp
Data Entry
Email Communication
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:50+
  • Last viewed by client:4 weeks ago
  • Interviewing:
    4
  • Invites sent:
    9
  • Unanswered invites:
    4
About the client
Member since May 29, 2023
  • United States
    New York City3:27 AM
  • $28K total spent
    43 hires, 5 active
  • 4,097 hours

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