{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"d3bb0cc21549dca4eb9e781e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d3bb0cc21549dca4eb9e781e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d3bb0cc21549dca4eb9e781e","title":"Project Manager III","description":"We're looking to grow our PMO Team at NLS!\nAre you ready to lead complex, high-impact projects in a dynamic and growing organization? As a Project Manager III, you'll independently drive medium to large-scale implementations from inception through delivery, partnering closely with clients, internal leadership, and external vendors. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, a mentor to your project teams, and a champion for continuous improvement across NLS's Project Management practice.\nIn this role, you'll own the full project lifecycle—managing scope, schedules, budgets, and stakeholder relationships—while bringing a proactive, solutions-focused mindset to every challenge. If you're an experienced PM who thrives in a fast-paced, client-facing environment and loves developing the people around you, this is your next move.\nWe know you care about benefits and perks—feel free to scroll down to check them out, then come back to learn more about the role!\nWhat You'll Do:\nLead client interactions by clarifying needs, managing expectations, and ensuring solutions align with business goals, while leveraging tools and technology, including AI, to improve team efficiency and decision-making.\nLead, mentor, and coach project teams of 15 or more resources, with a proven ability to guide 20+ member teams.\nOversee and lead all project planning efforts including requirements, scope, staffing, scheduling, risk management, and contingency planning.\nOrganize, coordinate, and lead onsite, customer-facing meetings with the support of your project team.\nManage day-to-day project activities including stand-ups, team communications, task tracking, scope and schedule mitigation, risk management, and roadblock resolution.\nCreate and regularly monitor project schedules, scope, budgets, risks/issues, and action items while implementing corrective actions to keep projects on time and within budget.\nFacilitate daily stand-up meetings, documenting team updates, blockers, and action items and distributing post-meeting notes.\nCreate and facilitate project meetings focused on status reporting, problem resolution, feedback, and fostering open communication across all phases of the project.\nLead the issue resolution process and drive issues through to completion.\nCreate and report schedule, budget, and delivery updates to project stakeholders.\nMaintain and distribute project management deliverables including status reports, meeting minutes, issue logs, and all other relevant project documentation.\nFacilitate weekly project status meetings, including preparing PowerPoint status reports, documenting meeting notes, and tracking action items.\nPrepare for and help facilitate regular stakeholder meetings with NLS Leadership and customer stakeholders.\nParticipate in Duck Creek partner program meetings by communicating project status, risks, and reference status.\nProactively drive creative approaches to problem-solving and timely delivery in support of business needs.\nCoordinate, facilitate, and document sprint, milestone, and project reviews while implementing best practices.\nFacilitate the 360 feedback process for project resource evaluations during annual reviews.\nLead the project closure process, including decommissioning of VMs and hardware, removal of project distribution lists, and completion of project closure documentation.\nCoach and mentor PM I and PM II level team members as needed.\nAssist in the PM interview process, including independently leading one-on-one interviews.\nSupport the training and onboarding of new Project Managers.\nWhat You'll Bring:\nBachelor's degree required, preferably in Business, Computer Information Systems, Insurance and Risk Management, or a related field; Master's in Project Management or related field preferred.\n5–10 years of Project Management experience, including 1–5 years managing technical or insurance-related projects with teams of 15 or more.\nCertification in at least two Project Management-related areas; CSM and Advanced Scrum Master, ACP, or SAFe preferred.\nProven experience leading Agile projects; subject matter expertise in Agile and Scrum methodology required.\nExperience managing large project budgets in the $1M–$5M range.\nExperience managing complex project schedules spanning 12–18 months.\nProven experience managing and controlling scope on medium to large projects, including direct change control management.\nAdvanced experience with Microsoft Office 365 products required.\nAdvanced knowledge of project management tools such as Jira, ADO, and Microsoft Project.\nProven ability to lead onsite, multi-day customer-facing meetings.\nExcellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.\nStrong presentation skills with emphasis on organization and attention to detail.\nHighest degree of honesty and integrity.\nServant leadership mindset with a results-oriented, proactive approach.\nCommitment to continuous improvement and professional growth.\nWhy Join NLS?\nBring your authentic self to the Next Level Solutions team! Go-getter. Learner. Team-oriented.\nAt NLS, our culture is what sets us apart. We work hard, support each other, and genuinely enjoy what we do. Knowledge sharing is at the core of how we grow—both as individuals and as a company.\nOur mission is simple: \"Do Good Work\" for our clients, our employees, and our communities. As we continue to grow, we're investing in our people by providing opportunities to advance your career, expand your skills, and make a meaningful impact.\nWhether you're looking for flexibility, career growth, or a collaborative team environment—you'll find it here.\nThe Benefits & Perks:\nCompetitive salary package with annual bonus\nComprehensive and inclusive health benefits\nFlexible work arrangements\nOpportunities for career growth and internal advancement\nRelaxed office environment with casual dress code\nCompany-sponsored activities and team-building events\nPTO and paid company holidays\nTraditional & Roth 401(k) with a 5% company match\nPhysical and mental wellness programs\nAdditional Details:\nFull-time position, typically Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM local time.\nFlexibility to work outside standard business hours as needed.\nRemote opportunity available or work from one of our office locations in Springfield, MO, Puerto Rico, or Honduras.\nAbility to travel as needed.","company":"Next Level Solutions","rawCompany":"next level solutions","city":"Springfield","state":"MO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-06T09:44:57.941Z","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":"541611","title":"Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services","slug":"administrative-management-and-general-management-consulting-services"},{"code":"541618","title":"Other Management Consulting Services","slug":"other-management-consulting-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Project Manager III","description":"We're looking to grow our PMO Team at NLS!\nAre you ready to lead complex, high-impact projects in a dynamic and growing organization? 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