Project Manager (Professional)

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title: Project Manager (Professional)

Location(s): Des Moines, IA

Overview
Seeking an experienced Project Manager to coordinate large-scale transformational initiatives involving multiple workstreams and product teams. This role will drive alignment, manage cross-team dependencies, and ensure delivery of strategic business outcomes within defined timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate a complex transformation initiative involving approximately 10 workstreams and multiple product teams.
• Ensure work across teams is aligned, coordinated, and delivered according to target timelines and business objectives.
• Partner with a Senior Program Manager who has been leading the initiative since inception; collaborate on daily operations while maintaining accountability for overall coordination.
• Develop and maintain cross-program and product roadmaps highlighting timelines, milestones, and dependencies.
• Prepare and distribute weekly status reports and executive communications, including risk updates.
• Facilitate weekly coordination meetings with workstream leaders, product teams, and leadership stakeholders.
• Identify interdependencies and risks across workstreams and ensure mitigation plans are implemented.
• Escalate issues to leadership when necessary to remove blockers and maintain progress.
• Build strong relationships across teams through leadership, collaboration, and influence.
• Manage competing priorities and drive results in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project, program, or initiative management, including large transformational initiatives.
• Strong executive presence with excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across all levels, including external consultants and vendors, without formal authority.
• Proven ability to build relationships, foster collaboration, and lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong planning, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment.
• Understanding of information technology capabilities and applications; experience supporting large IT transformation initiatives is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency with PC and standard business tools.
• Demonstrated ability to assess organizational culture and adapt work approaches to drive successful outcomes.

Preferred

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Additional Information

• The role requires adherence to the organization's Code of Ethics, including guidelines related to personal and business conduct and applicable financial trading policies.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.