NextLink Labs
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ProjectManager
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“Project Manager at NextLink Labs. Skills: Project Management, Client Engagement Management, Agile Methodologies, Budget Management, Scope Management. Lead client engagements end-to-end, from kickoff through closeout. Build the project plan”
What You'll Achieve.
keeping engagements on time, on scope, and on budget; delivering exceptional client experiences; contributing to the growth of NextLink's client relationships; deliver against client business outcomes
Industry & Context.
risk and issue management; negotiate discrepancies with clients; drive prioritization decisions
working overlapping hours with US-based teams
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years of professional project management experience, at least 3 years in a client-facing Project Manager role, 2+ years of experience in a consulting or professional services environment, Experience managing software or technology engagements with delivery teams of 5 or more, Ability to leverage multiple project management methodologies (agile, scrum, hybrid) to drive the best client experience, Experience with budget management and forecasting on client engagements, including invoicing coordination, time tracking, and revenue accuracy, scope management and change-order negotiation skills, Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to run multiple concurrent client engagements, Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to build client relationships, Ability to interact with clients at both a business and technical level, Comfortable working overlapping hours with US-based teams
Nice to Have
CSM or equivalent agile certification, Familiarity with custom software development, cloud modernization, DevOps, data engineering, or applied AI engagements, Experience with PSA tools, Hands-on experience with Jira, Confluence, or comparable agile delivery tooling, PMP, PMI-ACP, or additional project management certifications, Experience supporting pre-sales scoping, SOW development, or engagement health reporting
What You'll Do.
Lead client engagements end-to-end
from kickoff through closeout
Build the project plan
Run the delivery cadence with our engineering teams
Manage scope against the SOW
Track budget and forecast against burn
Coordinate invoicing inputs
Bring every engagement to a clean close
Facilitate backlog creation
Manage delivery flow through Jira reports and team rituals
Deliver against client business outcomes
Contribute to the broader NextLink PM practice through process improvements
and cross-functional initiatives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Run the delivery cadence with our engineering teams; Resource alignment with delivery leadership; Collaborate with Delivery and Sales to surface expansion opportunities; Provide timely feedback focused on client value; Contribute to cross-functional initiatives
Communication Scope
written communication; verbal communication; client relationship building; facilitating tough conversations; status reporting
Process & Methodology
project plan development, scope management, timeline management, resource allocation, budget estimation, change order negotiation, budget tracking, forecasting, time tracking, invoicing coordination, risk management, issue management, agile methodologies, scrum methodologies, hybrid methodologies
Full Job Description
ABOUT NEXTLINK LABS NextLink Labs is a fast growing technology firm focused on helping companies build, scale, and secure their software applications and organizations. We believe that in order for companies, teams, and products to succeed, technology must be utilized effectively and securely. We pride ourselves in helping our clients win in their respective industries. As a remote-first company with team members spread out all across the country, NextLink Labs continuously works to ensure our work environment is comfortable and collaborative. We also aim to maintain an inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive professionally and live full lives outside of work. POSITION SUMMARY NextLink Labs is hiring a Project Manager to join our growing consulting practice. The ideal candidate brings a strong project management background in software and technology consulting, combined with the empathy, customer-obsession, and organizational rigor that come from years of operating in a professional services environment. You'll own client engagements end-to-end, from kickoff through closeout, keeping them on time, on scope, and on budget while delivering exceptional client experiences and contributing to the growth of NextLink's client relationships. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES As a Project Manager, you'll be the operational owner of NextLink client engagements. You'll lead engagement kickoffs, build the project plan, run the delivery cadence with our engineering teams, manage scope against the SOW, track budget and forecast against burn, coordinate invoicing inputs, and bring every engagement to a clean close. You'll be the client's day-to-day point of contact for delivery, building trust, managing expectations, facilitating tough conversations when needed, and surfacing opportunities to grow the relationship. You'll also contribute to NextLink's broader PM practice through process improvement, templates, and mentorship of teammates. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Lead client engagements e
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