Project Manager

Job Title: Remote Innovation Project Manager 

Job Type: Full-Time | Independent Contractor 

About the Role: 

A fast-paced, innovation-driven organization is seeking an experienced Innovation Project Manager to support the execution, coordination, and scaling of innovation and technology initiatives across the business.

This role serves as the operational backbone of the Innovation & Technology team, ensuring projects move efficiently from concept to implementation. The position will oversee sprint management, project coordination, stakeholder communication, training operations, adoption initiatives, and performance reporting while supporting cross-functional teams throughout the innovation lifecycle.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and proactive, with strong project management experience in dynamic environments. They should be comfortable managing multiple workstreams simultaneously, translating technical concepts into actionable business insights, and driving operational excellence across evolving projects.

Key Responsibilities: 

Project & Sprint Management

• Coordinate and manage sprint cycles from planning through execution and retrospective reviews
• Facilitate sprint planning, stand-ups, backlog reviews, and project tracking activities
• Manage project intake processes and prioritize work based on business needs, capacity, and dependencies
• Ensure projects remain on schedule and proactively identify potential risks or blockers
• Maintain visibility across multiple innovation initiatives and workstreams

Stakeholder Coordination & Feedback Management

• Coordinate testing, pilot programs, and internal feedback initiatives across departments
• Gather, organize, and prioritize stakeholder feedback to support continuous improvement
• Communicate project updates, timelines, and rollout plans to cross-functional teams
• Serve as a liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ensure alignment and transparency throughout project execution

Learning Management & Adoption Support

• Manage learning platform operations, including course setup, enrollments, scheduling, and reporting
• Coordinate training programs and enablement initiatives for internal teams
• Support adoption and engagement efforts for new tools, systems, and workflows
• Monitor training participation and completion metrics
• Assist with ongoing education and change management initiatives

Reporting, Analytics & Performance Tracking

• Track innovation program usage, adoption, and performance metrics
• Maintain dashboards, scorecards, and reporting systems
• Partner with internal stakeholders to evaluate operational efficiency and business impact
• Assist in measuring time savings, productivity improvements, and return on investment
• Prepare regular reports and presentations for leadership review

Process Improvement & Innovation Operations

• Support the development and optimization of innovation workflows and operational processes
• Help establish scalable systems and frameworks for project execution
• Document processes, best practices, and operational standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the innovation function
• Assist with special projects and emerging innovation initiatives as needed

Qualifications & Ideal Traits: 

Must-Have

• 4+ years of project management, program management, or operations experience
• Experience managing multiple projects and cross-functional stakeholders simultaneously
• Strong understanding of agile methodologies, sprint planning, backlog management, and project workflows
• Experience using project management platforms such as Asana, Linear, Workfront, Monday.com, ClickUp, or similar tools
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Experience building reports, dashboards, or operational scorecards
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Ability to translate technical concepts into clear business language
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage evolving priorities

Preferred

• Experience in agency, technology, innovation, or high-growth business environments
• Experience supporting learning management systems (LMS) and training operations
• Familiarity with AI tools and emerging technology platforms
• Experience measuring operational performance, adoption metrics, or business impact
• Exposure to change management, process improvement, or digital transformation initiatives
• Experience working with innovation, product, or technology teams

Working Environment: 

• Fully remote role
• Part-time position initially with expected growth into a full-time role over time
• Collaborative and innovation-focused environment
• Fast-paced, project-driven culture with multiple concurrent initiatives
• Cross-functional interaction with leadership, technology, operations, and business teams
• Opportunity to play a key role in scaling innovation programs and organizational transformation