Consulting Project Manager

Project Manager III (Contract)

Pay: $76-78

Location: Remote (Must be available for PST hours)

Duration: ~6--8 weeks (04/27/2026 -- 06/12/2026)

Hours: Full-time (40 hrs/week) initially; may reduce to ~20 hrs/week in final stages

Position Overview

A leading technology company specializing in advanced data storage and flash memory solutions is seeking a highly experienced Project Manager III to support its Product Launch Team. This role will focus on designing and implementing a scalable project tracking and trafficking system to support new product introductions (NPI).

The ideal candidate will architect a user-friendly, end-to-end project management framework that improves visibility, accountability, and execution across multiple business lines, enabling streamlined collaboration from kickoff through launch.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive project management system utilizing tools such as Asana, Smartsheet, JIRA, Ziflow, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint
• Build scalable templates and frameworks to support:
  • Full product launches
  • Product line refreshes
  • Maintenance cycles
  • Marketing campaigns
• Develop and configure dashboards to provide visibility into project status, milestones, and overall portfolio health
• Create automated scheduling workflows using Smartsheet and/or Asana to dynamically adjust timelines based on task progress
• Design and manage cross-functional workflows, including:
  • Visual asset approvals via Ziflow
  • Copy/content collaboration via SharePoint
• Establish governance processes to improve tracking, reporting, and execution across the product launch lifecycle
• Build and deploy live project boards, timelines, and tracking systems for active initiatives
• Develop status reporting tools for weekly team syncs and executive-level updates
• Provide documentation, training, and knowledge transfer to internal stakeholders

Deliverables

• Standardized Asana portfolio dashboards and project board templates
• Automated project timeline templates with dynamic scheduling capabilities
• Cross-functional status boards and reporting dashboards
• Agency and asset management workflows
• Fully functional, live project boards for active product initiatives
• Documentation and system walkthrough for internal teams

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of project or program management experience
• Proven experience building and implementing project management systems or frameworks
• Strong expertise with tools such as: Asana, Smartsheet, JIRA, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Ziflow (or similar approval/workflow tools)
• Experience managing cross-functional workflows and stakeholder alignment
• Strong understanding of product launch cycles, NPI, or marketing operations
• Ability to design scalable, repeatable processes and templates
• Excellent communication, documentation, and training skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting product launches in hardware, technology, or manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with asset management and creative approval workflows
• Experience building executive dashboards and reporting systems
• Bachelor's degree (nice-to-have; not required)

Project Timeline & Milestones

• Week 1: Project kickoff and requirements confirmation
• Weeks 2--3: Draft template delivery
• Week 4: Final templates and execution of live boards
• Week 5: System walkthrough and documentation handoff

Please submit your resume in Word or PDF format to be considered.