Project Manager
Company: Watercress Financial Group LLC
Location: West Des Moines, IA 50266 (Remote)
Type: Full-time
Remote: Yes
Posted: 2026-03-18
About this role
We are looking for an experienced and organized Project Manager to join our team and take full ownership of delivering complex projects on time, within budget, and to the agreed quality standards. You will serve as the central point of coordination between stakeholders, cross-functional teams, external vendors, and senior leadership — turning business needs and strategic initiatives into successfully delivered outcomes.
The Project Manager leads cross-functional initiatives that span business and technology domains, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and timely delivery. This role is responsible for managing complex projects, and driving continuous improvement in project execution. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, and a passion for operational excellence.
Project Management Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end delivery of multiple concurrent projects (scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, resources)
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, detailed schedules, resource plans, and budgets
- Create and manage project charters, RACI matrices, communication plans, and change management processes
- Facilitate effective project kick-offs, status meetings, steering committee meetings, and retrospectives
- Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues — driving timely resolution
- Manage scope change through formal change request processes
- Track and report project health using KPIs, earned value metrics (when applicable), and executive dashboards
- Build and maintain strong relationships with sponsors, business owners, product managers, engineering, design, marketing, finance, legal, and external partners
- Ensure projects align with company strategic objectives and OKRs
- Drive continuous improvement of project management practices, templates, and governance within the organization
- Mentor and support junior project coordinators / associate project managers (when applicable)
Project Leadership & Execution
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