Business Transformation Project Manager

The Business Transformation Project Manager Project Manager supports execution of enterprise-wide initiatives across Finance, HR, Legal, Operations, and M&A. As part of the Transformation Management Team, this role is responsible for coordinating day-to-day project activities, maintaining structure and momentum across cross-functional workstreams, and ensuring initiatives are delivered on time and with clear accountability.

The Business Transformation Project Manager partners closely with business stakeholders, IT delivery teams, and senior project leaders to support requirements development, execution tracking, change enablement, and portfolio reporting. This role also contributes to PMO governance and continuous improvement efforts, helping to scale consistent and effective delivery practices across the organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Management for Corporate Initiatives

• Lead cross-functional initiatives by developing and managing project plans, timelines, and task tracking to ensure timely execution and follow-through.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and IT teams to gather and validate requirements, support development, testing, and adoption of solutions.
• Serve as the business liaison on tech-enabled projects, while independently managing non-technical initiatives under consistent PMO standards.
• Oversee day-to-day execution of non-technical projects, making tactical decisions on priorities and coordination, monitoring milestones and risks, resolving issues with senior leaders, and contributing to PMO portfolio management and reporting.
• Drive change management and communications by preparing updates, presentations, and stakeholder materials to support adoption.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools (e.g., Copilot) to enhance documentation, reporting, workflow efficiency, and insights.
• Promote adoption of enterprise-approved AI tools and digital practices aligned with data security standards.
• Coordinate enterprise learning programs, using AI for content creation and managing logistics, materials, and participant tracking.

• 6–8+ years of cross-functional project management or coordination experience in corporate or professional services environments
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; PMP certification preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills; able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Strategic, detail-oriented thinker who thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments and can navigate ambiguity
• Proficient in project and knowledge management platforms, as well as dashboard tools for tracking and reporting (e.g., Hive, Smartsheet, Asana, MSFT Teams, Power BI, etc.)
• Skilled in AI-enabled tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, Claud) for documentation, reporting, and workflow automation
• Candidate must reside in the United States and be located in either the Central or Eastern time zone.

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

• Ability to travel as needed

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Flexible Time Off policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefit

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $90,000 - $110,000. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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EEO and Job Accommodations

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering.

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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