{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"0fd050fc86adb1b503c08bb4","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0fd050fc86adb1b503c08bb4","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0fd050fc86adb1b503c08bb4","title":"Sr. Project Manager","description":"Join us at Entrust\nAt Entrust, we’re shaping the future of identity centric security solutions. From our comprehensive portfolio of solutions to our flexible, global workplace, we empower careers, foster collaboration, and build solutions that help keep the world moving safely.\n\nGet to Know Us\nHeadquartered in Minnesota, Entrust is an industry leader in identity-centric security solutions, serving over 150 countries with cutting-edge, scalable technologies. But our secret weapon? Our people. It’s the curiosity, dedication, and innovation that drive our success and help us anticipate the future.\nPosition Overview:\nThe Sr. Project Manager is responsible for independently managing medium to large scale projects, multiple interconnected projects and highly technical projects. The Senior Project Manager provides coaching and guidance to less experienced project managers. This position performs the accountabilities detailed below and other duties as assigned.\nThe Senior Technical Project Manager is responsible for the end‑to‑end delivery of complex, highly secure software and hardware solutions within regulated production environments, including credit‑card manufacturing and personalization facilities.\nThis role requires a technically fluent project leader who can operate confidently at the intersection of software engineering, systems integration, infrastructure, security, and business operations. The successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively with Development Managers, Software Engineers, Systems Integrators, Integration Managers, and Operations teams—translating technical complexity into executable plans while anticipating risks and removing obstacles.\nBeyond execution, this role demands a customer‑facing, servant‑leader mindset. The Senior Technical Project Manager serves as a trusted delivery partner to customers, demonstrating strong ownership, accountability, and a continuous‑improvement orientation, while ensuring projects are delivered on time, under budget, within scope, and to quality expectations.\nResponsibilities:\nCreate the work breakdown structure with the team using appropriate tools and techniques in order to develop the cost, schedule, resource, quality and procurement plans.\nManage changes to project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques in order to keep the project plan accurate, updated and reflective of authorized project changes and facilitate customer acceptance.\nObtain project plan approval from the customer in order to formalize the project management approach.\nSupport the negotiation of contracts and coordinate preparation of proposals, plans, specifications and financial conditions of the project.\nEnsure a common understanding by setting expectations in accordance with the Project Plan, in order to align stakeholders and team members.\nObtain project charter approval from the sponsor and customer (if required) in order to formalize authority, gain commitment and project acceptance.\nImplement approved actions and workarounds required to mitigate project risk events\nMeasure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques in order to monitor the progress of the project, identify and quantify any variances, perform any required corrective actions and communicate to all stakeholders.\nConduct analysis to determine the successful aspects of the project and opportunities for improvement\nLead project debrief meeting with project team to determine what went well and what could have gone better\nInterface with Account Manager and/or Customer Contact to determine customer satisfaction with project\nAssess Project Management processes and tools and recommend improvements as needed\nParticipate in the design, preparation and evolution of the Entrust project governance process\nTechnical Project Leadership & Delivery\nOwn full project lifecycle execution (initiate, plan, execute, control, close) for highly technical, multi‑disciplinary projects involving software, infrastructure, security, and hardware.\nAct as the technical project authority, able to understand, question, and validate architectural designs, integration approaches, deployment strategies, and implementation plans.\nEffectively manage and coordinate work performed by Senior Systems Integrators, Development teams, Integration teams, and Operations stakeholders.\nTranslate complex technical concepts and dependencies into clear project plans, milestones, risks, and trade‑offs for both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.\nAnticipate technical, operational, and environmental risks (security constraints, production downtime windows, infrastructure readiness, compliance) and proactively plan mitigations.\nScope, Schedule & Financial Control\nDevelop and maintain detailed project plans, including work breakdown structures, schedules, resource plans, and cost forecasts.\nActively identify, challenge, and control scope creep, budget creep, and schedule drift, ensuring changes are formally reviewed, documented, and approved.\nTrack project performance using quantitative metrics (schedule variance, cost variance, risk exposure) and take corrective action as required.\nEnsure projects are delivered below or within budget without compromising quality or security requirements.\nSupport contract execution, change orders, and commercial discussions in collaboration with account and sales teams.\nRequirements Gathering & Documentation Excellence\nLead structured requirements‑gathering efforts involving technical, security, operational, and business stakeholders.\nEnsure all customer requirements, assumptions, constraints, dependencies, and acceptance criteria are clearly documented, traceable, and validated.\nMaintain meticulous project documentation, including project charters, plans, risk registers, change logs, decision logs, and customer communications.\nEnsure technical documentation handoff is complete and accurate for operations and support teams.\nCustomer Engagement & Servant Leadership\nServe as the primary delivery point of contact for customers, modeling a customer‑service‑oriented, servant‑leader approach.\nBuild strong, trust‑based relationships by demonstrating empathy, accountability, transparency, and follow‑through.\nConfidently facilitate difficult conversations related to scope changes, risks, delays, or trade‑offs, while maintaining constructive and solution‑oriented dialogue.\nBalance customer advocacy with internal delivery realities to achieve sustainable outcomes for all parties.\nCross‑Functional Collaboration & Influence\nWork closely with Development Managers, Engineering teams, Systems Integrators, Security teams, and Operations to resolve delivery challenges.\nLead through influence rather than authority, aligning diverse stakeholders with competing priorities.\nFacilitate effective communication across teams with varying technical depth, ensuring clarity and shared understanding.\nProvide mentoring and informal guidance to less‑experienced project managers or delivery team members where appropriate.\nContinuous Improvement & Operational Excellence\nConduct structured project retrospectives to capture lessons learned, identify systemic issues, and recommend improvements.\nActively contribute to the evolution of project management standards, tools, and governance processes.\nIdentify opportunities to improve delivery efficiency, reduce defects, minimize rework, and enhance customer experience.\nPromote a mindset of operational excellence, quality, and continuous improvement as core delivery principles.\nBasic Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience.\n7+ years of project management experience, with a strong focus on technical delivery projects internally and for external customers.\nDemonstrated success in effectively communicating at all levels of an organization\nAbility to lead through influence rather than direct authority.\nAbility to manage and work with a culturally diverse population\nDemonstrated verbal and written communication skills\nAbility to anticipate roadblocks, diagnose problems and generate effective solutions\nAbility and willingness to travel up to 25%\nMust be able to lawfully work within the US and have unrestricted work authorization for US\nDemonstrated experience delivering software‑centric and infrastructure‑heavy systems in secure or regulated environments.\nProven ability to manage/coordinate senior technical resources (software engineers, systems integrators, architects).\nStrong understanding of:\nSoftware development and deployment lifecycles\nSystems integration concepts\nInfrastructure, networking, and operating systems fundamentals\nSecurity‑conscious environments and change control\nExceptional written and verbal communication skills across technical and executive audiences.\nDemonstrated ability to anticipate issues, diagnose complex problems, and drive practical solutions.\nComfortable working in high‑pressure, customer‑facing environments.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nFluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese\nPMP certification\nExperience working on large scale project teams\nExperience in the card personalization industry\nTechnical or engineering background with hands‑on experience earlier in career (software engineering, systems engineering, integration, or support).\nExperience in card personalization, secure manufacturing, financial services, or government environments.\nPMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification.\nExperience managing projects involving PKI, HSMs, identity systems, or secure infrastructure.\nFamiliarity with modern delivery tools (Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, Teams) and documentation standards.\nTrack record of driving continuous improvement initiatives within delivery organizations.\nAt Entrust, we don’t just offer jobs – we offer career journeys. Here is what you can expect when you join our team:\nCareer Growth: Whether you’re a budding developer or a seasoned expert, we’re invested in your professional journey. With learning-forward initiatives and exciting challenges, your growth is our priority.\nFlexibility: Life is all about balance. Whether you’re remote, hybrid, or on-site, we offer flexible options that fit your lifestyle.\nCollaboration: Here, your voice matters. Our teams thrive on sharing ideas, brainstorming solutions, and working together to build a better tomorrow.\nWe believe in securing identities—but it doesn’t stop there. At Entrust, we’re passionate about valuing all identities. Our culture is built on diversity, inclusion, and respect. From unconscious bias training for our leaders to global affinity groups that connect colleagues across the globe, we’re creating a community where everyone is encouraged to be themselves.\n\nReady to Make an Impact?\nIf you’re excited by the prospect of innovating, growing your career, and collaborating in a dynamic environment, Entrust is the place for you. Join us in making a difference. Let’s build a more secure world—together.\n\nApply today!\n\nFor more information, visit www.entrust.com. Follow us on, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube\nCompensation Range:\n\nIn the US: The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $104,773-$153,667 per year (in the primary posting location). Actual compensation will be determined based on geographic location, education, skills and experience. This position is also eligible for the company’s discretionary annual incentive plan. In addition to your pay, Entrust offers eligible colleagues and their dependents comprehensive health and well-being programs which include medical, vision, dental, a generous 401(k) matching contribution, life and disability insurance, mental health coaching, virtual fitness programs, paid personal time off plus 12 paid holidays, parental leave and education reimbursement. Please speak with the recruiter for more details. Note: Benefit and Compensation programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. Entrust has the right to end, suspend or amend any of its plans at any time in whole or in part. In Canada: The pay range for this position is $102,000 - $150,000 per year. This position is also eligible for the company's discretionary annual incentive plan. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, skills and experience. In addition to your pay, Entrust offers eligible colleagues and their dependents comprehensive benefits, vacation, paid time off and paid holidays. Please speak with the recruiter for more details. Note: Benefit and Compensation programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. Entrust has the right to end, suspend or amend any of its plans at any time in whole or in part.\nFor US roles, or where applicable:\nEntrust is an EEO/AA/Disabled/Veterans Employer\nFor Canadian roles, or where applicable:\nEntrust values diversity and inclusion and we are committed to building a diverse workforce with wide perspectives and innovative ideas. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, and we strive to provide an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities.\nIf you require an accommodation, contact accessibility@entrust.com.\nRecruiter:\nSteve Donahue\nSteve.Donahue@entrust.com","company":"Entrust","rawCompany":"entrust","city":"Remote","state":"OR","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-04T17:20:40.026Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"15-1299.09","title":"Information Technology Project Managers","slug":"information-technology-project-managers"},{"code":"11-9021.00","title":"Construction Managers","slug":"construction-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Sr. Project Manager","description":"Join us at Entrust\nAt Entrust, we’re shaping the future of identity centric security solutions. From our comprehensive portfolio of solutions to our flexible, global workplace, we empower careers, foster collaboration, and build solutions that help keep the world moving safely.\n\nGet to Know Us\nHeadquartered in Minnesota, Entrust is an industry leader in identity-centric security solutions, serving over 150 countries with cutting-edge, scalable technologies. But our secret weapon? Our people. It’s the curiosity, dedication, and innovation that drive our success and help us anticipate the future.\nPosition Overview:\nThe Sr. Project Manager is responsible for independently managing medium to large scale projects, multiple interconnected projects and highly technical projects. The Senior Project Manager provides coaching and guidance to less experienced project managers. This position performs the accountabilities detailed below and other duties as assigned.\nThe Senior Technical Project Manager is responsible for the end‑to‑end delivery of complex, highly secure software and hardware solutions within regulated production environments, including credit‑card manufacturing and personalization facilities.\nThis role requires a technically fluent project leader who can operate confidently at the intersection of software engineering, systems integration, infrastructure, security, and business operations. The successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively with Development Managers, Software Engineers, Systems Integrators, Integration Managers, and Operations teams—translating technical complexity into executable plans while anticipating risks and removing obstacles.\nBeyond execution, this role demands a customer‑facing, servant‑leader mindset. The Senior Technical Project Manager serves as a trusted delivery partner to customers, demonstrating strong ownership, accountability, and a continuous‑improvement orientation, while ensuring projects are delivered on time, under budget, within scope, and to quality expectations.\nResponsibilities:\nCreate the work breakdown structure with the team using appropriate tools and techniques in order to develop the cost, schedule, resource, quality and procurement plans.\nManage changes to project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques in order to keep the project plan accurate, updated and reflective of authorized project changes and facilitate customer acceptance.\nObtain project plan approval from the customer in order to formalize the project management approach.\nSupport the negotiation of contracts and coordinate preparation of proposals, plans, specifications and financial conditions of the project.\nEnsure a common understanding by setting expectations in accordance with the Project Plan, in order to align stakeholders and team members.\nObtain project charter approval from the sponsor and customer (if required) in order to formalize authority, gain commitment and project acceptance.\nImplement approved actions and workarounds required to mitigate project risk events\nMeasure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques in order to monitor the progress of the project, identify and quantify any variances, perform any required corrective actions and communicate to all stakeholders.\nConduct analysis to determine the successful aspects of the project and opportunities for improvement\nLead project debrief meeting with project team to determine what went well and what could have gone better\nInterface with Account Manager and/or Customer Contact to determine customer satisfaction with project\nAssess Project Management processes and tools and recommend improvements as needed\nParticipate in the design, 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validated.\nMaintain meticulous project documentation, including project charters, plans, risk registers, change logs, decision logs, and customer communications.\nEnsure technical documentation handoff is complete and accurate for operations and support teams.\nCustomer Engagement & Servant Leadership\nServe as the primary delivery point of contact for customers, modeling a customer‑service‑oriented, servant‑leader approach.\nBuild strong, trust‑based relationships by demonstrating empathy, accountability, transparency, and follow‑through.\nConfidently facilitate difficult conversations related to scope changes, risks, delays, or trade‑offs, while maintaining constructive and solution‑oriented dialogue.\nBalance customer advocacy with internal delivery realities to achieve sustainable outcomes for all parties.\nCross‑Functional Collaboration & Influence\nWork closely with Development Managers, Engineering teams, Systems Integrators, Security teams, and Operations to resolve delivery challenges.\nLead through influence rather than authority, aligning diverse stakeholders with competing priorities.\nFacilitate effective communication across teams with varying technical depth, ensuring clarity and shared understanding.\nProvide mentoring and informal guidance to less‑experienced project managers or delivery team members where appropriate.\nContinuous Improvement & Operational Excellence\nConduct structured project retrospectives to capture lessons learned, identify systemic issues, and recommend improvements.\nActively contribute to the evolution of project management standards, tools, and governance processes.\nIdentify opportunities to improve delivery efficiency, reduce defects, minimize rework, and enhance customer experience.\nPromote a mindset of operational excellence, quality, and continuous improvement as core delivery principles.\nBasic Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience.\n7+ years of project management experience, with a strong focus on technical delivery projects internally and for external customers.\nDemonstrated success in effectively communicating at all levels of an organization\nAbility to lead through influence rather than direct authority.\nAbility to manage and work with a culturally diverse population\nDemonstrated verbal and written communication skills\nAbility to anticipate roadblocks, diagnose problems and generate effective solutions\nAbility and willingness to travel up to 25%\nMust be able to lawfully work within the US and have unrestricted work authorization for US\nDemonstrated experience delivering software‑centric and infrastructure‑heavy systems in secure or regulated environments.\nProven ability to manage/coordinate senior technical resources (software engineers, systems integrators, architects).\nStrong understanding of:\nSoftware development and deployment lifecycles\nSystems integration concepts\nInfrastructure, networking, and operating systems fundamentals\nSecurity‑conscious environments and change control\nExceptional written and verbal communication skills across technical and executive audiences.\nDemonstrated ability to anticipate issues, diagnose complex problems, and drive practical solutions.\nComfortable working in high‑pressure, customer‑facing environments.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nFluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese\nPMP certification\nExperience working on large scale project teams\nExperience in the card personalization industry\nTechnical or engineering background with hands‑on experience earlier in career (software engineering, systems engineering, integration, or support).\nExperience in card personalization, secure manufacturing, financial services, or government environments.\nPMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification.\nExperience managing projects involving PKI, HSMs, identity systems, or secure infrastructure.\nFamiliarity with modern delivery tools (Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, Teams) and documentation standards.\nTrack record of driving continuous improvement initiatives within delivery organizations.\nAt Entrust, we don’t just offer jobs – we offer career journeys. Here is what you can expect when you join our team:\nCareer Growth: Whether you’re a budding developer or a seasoned expert, we’re invested in your professional journey. With learning-forward initiatives and exciting challenges, your growth is our priority.\nFlexibility: Life is all about balance. Whether you’re remote, hybrid, or on-site, we offer flexible options that fit your lifestyle.\nCollaboration: Here, your voice matters. Our teams thrive on sharing ideas, brainstorming solutions, and working together to build a better tomorrow.\nWe believe in securing identities—but it doesn’t stop there. At Entrust, we’re passionate about valuing all identities. Our culture is built on diversity, inclusion, and respect. From unconscious bias training for our leaders to global affinity groups that connect colleagues across the globe, we’re creating a community where everyone is encouraged to be themselves.\n\nReady to Make an Impact?\nIf you’re excited by the prospect of innovating, growing your career, and collaborating in a dynamic environment, Entrust is the place for you. Join us in making a difference. Let’s build a more secure world—together.\n\nApply today!\n\nFor more information, visit www.entrust.com. Follow us on, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube\nCompensation Range:\n\nIn the US: The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $104,773-$153,667 per year (in the primary posting location). Actual compensation will be determined based on geographic location, education, skills and experience. This position is also eligible for the company’s discretionary annual incentive plan. In addition to your pay, Entrust offers eligible colleagues and their dependents comprehensive health and well-being programs which include medical, vision, dental, a generous 401(k) matching contribution, life and disability insurance, mental health coaching, virtual fitness programs, paid personal time off plus 12 paid holidays, parental leave and education reimbursement. Please speak with the recruiter for more details. Note: Benefit and Compensation programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. Entrust has the right to end, suspend or amend any of its plans at any time in whole or in part. In Canada: The pay range for this position is $102,000 - $150,000 per year. This position is also eligible for the company's discretionary annual incentive plan. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, skills and experience. In addition to your pay, Entrust offers eligible colleagues and their dependents comprehensive benefits, vacation, paid time off and paid holidays. Please speak with the recruiter for more details. Note: Benefit and Compensation programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. Entrust has the right to end, suspend or amend any of its plans at any time in whole or in part.\nFor US roles, or where applicable:\nEntrust is an EEO/AA/Disabled/Veterans Employer\nFor Canadian roles, or where applicable:\nEntrust values diversity and inclusion and we are committed to building a diverse workforce with wide perspectives and innovative ideas. 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