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MustardSeed PMO designs and delivers project management solutions for complex, regulated sectors ... Compensation & Benefits: Salary is commensurate with experience. We offer comprehensive benefits ...

Project Manager Location: Remote, US Only About The Company: MustardSeed PMO designs and delivers ... Compensation & Benefits: Salary is commensurate with experience. We offer comprehensive benefits ...

Manage and track project timelines, ensuring deliverables are completed on schedule * Provide support for various compensation projects * Ensure data integrity in compensation systems and generate ...

Sr. Project Manager Location: Remote, US Only About The Company: MustardSeed PMO designs and ... Compensation & Benefits: Salary is commensurate with experience. We offer comprehensive benefits ...

Salary: $84,000 - $138,000 Sr. Project Manager Location: Remote, US Only About The Company ... Compensation & Benefits: Salary is commensurate with experience. We offer comprehensive benefits ...

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Frisco, TX · On-site

$96K - $154K/yr

The Compensation Manager plays a critical role in the design, implementation, and administration of ... Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives * Lead or support special compensation projects, including ...

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Compensation systems (such as: Payscale/MarketPay, CompAnalyst, Workday, Syndio, etc.) • Any ... Data analysis, project management, and effective communication

Manage Compensation projects, and implement, communicate and oversee programs in support of new initiatives or changes. * Collaborate with management across the Company, in the planning ...

About this Role The Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects ... Competitive compensation and benefits package * Flexible work options * Educational assistance

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How much do compensation project manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for compensation project manager in the United States is $46.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40.14 and $50.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Compensation Project Manager vs Compensation Analyst?

AspectCompensation Project ManagerCompensation Analyst
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field; certifications like CCP or CBP are commonUsually holds a bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, or related; certifications like CCP or CBP are also common
Work EnvironmentManages projects across HR and compensation teams, often in corporate or consulting settingsAnalyzes compensation data, conducts market research, and supports pay structure development
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in large corporations, consulting firms, and government agenciesCommon in HR departments, consulting firms, and compensation consulting

The Compensation Project Manager focuses on leading compensation initiatives and managing related projects, while the Compensation Analyst primarily analyzes data and supports compensation strategies. Both roles require similar credentials and are integral to HR and compensation teams, but their core responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

What are Compensation Project Managers?

Compensation Project Managers are professionals who oversee and manage compensation-related projects within an organization. Their responsibilities include designing, implementing, and evaluating compensation programs and initiatives such as salary structures, incentive plans, and pay equity analyses. They collaborate with HR teams, business leaders, and external consultants to ensure that compensation strategies align with organizational goals and comply with legal requirements. Effective Compensation Project Managers possess strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Compensation Project Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Compensation Project Manager, you need expertise in compensation analysis, project management, and a strong understanding of HR principles, typically supported by a bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field. Familiarity with compensation management systems (like Workday or SAP), proficiency in Excel, and relevant certifications such as CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) are often required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, communication, and stakeholder management skills help drive successful compensation projects. These competencies ensure accurate compensation strategies, effective project execution, and alignment with organizational goals.

What are some common challenges Compensation Project Managers face when implementing new compensation structures?

Compensation Project Managers often encounter challenges such as aligning new pay structures with both organizational goals and market benchmarks, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and communicating changes effectively to stakeholders. Managing resistance to change from employees or leadership is also a frequent hurdle, as compensation adjustments can impact morale and retention. Successfully navigating these challenges requires strong project management skills, cross-functional collaboration, and a clear communication strategy.
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Project Manager

MustardSeed PMO

Jacksonville, FL • Remote

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago


Job description

Salary: $75,000 - $117,000

Job Description: Project Manager


Location: Remote, US Only


About The Company:

MustardSeed PMO designs and delivers project management solutions for complex, regulated sectors. We build PMOs, plan, staff, and run projects and programs, and provide seasoned project managers on demand.

Headquartered in West Chester, Pennsylvania, we serve U.S. companies with a fully U.S.-based, distributed team. Were known for fast, structured onboarding that plugs in quickly and builds momentum. Our frameworks improve communication, control, and execution to drive better decisions and measurable results.

We support clients across life sciences, aerospace, food, tech, and financial services aligning PM discipline to each organizations stage.

About the Role:

As a Project Manager at MustardSeed, you will be contributing to end-to-end project delivery within specified timeframes, budgets, and quality standards. As an experienced project manager already, you will collaborate closely with stakeholders to ensure the best possible outcomes, steering multidisciplinary teams towards common goals.
The Project Manager is the chief make sure it happens and happens right person on the project and has the overall responsibility for ensuring that the outputs from each project phase the initiation, planning, execution and closing phases are delivered according to the requirements established and approved for that phase, and that these outputs are consistent across all phases.

You will contribute to a wide variety of different projects while maintaining a focus on project management best practices and stakeholder satisfaction.

Previous projects our team has facilitated include but are not limited to creating a robust integrated master schedule (IMS) for an upcoming clinical trial, identifying, and eliminating bottlenecks in a new product introduction (NPI) process, completing a transformative overhaul of a clients product lifecycle management (PLM) process, ensuring the successful delivery of a newly acquired software, overhauling a clients supply chain management (SCM) practices.

This position offers a unique opportunity for flexibility within the traditional rigid 40-hour workweek. Our clients have needs that vary from week to week; your life has variable needs from week to week. We believe those two concepts can coexist beautifully. This is a remote position supporting customers virtually with rare travel to customer sites.
If you are highly skilled and enjoy challenging, important work while retaining the flexibility your life needs, we would like to talk to you!

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

  • Ensure that communication within and between organizations involved in the various phases is occurring effectively, and that management and other stakeholders are kept informed of progress, as necessary.
  • Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress while managing changes to project scope, project schedule, and project cost.
  • Define project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
  • Perform project risk assessments, including, among others, the risk of exceeding the budget, not meeting schedules, and technology risks.
  • Understand, assess, and embed the right delivery methodologies, considering the project and business constraints.
  • Utilize appropriate Program Management Best Practices throughout the project duration.
  • Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals.
  • Meet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis.

Skills Required:

  • Proven track record of delivery, ideally with at least 5 years in a project management role.
  • Ability to think strategically and tactically about product, technical, and cross-functional issues.
  • Excellent client-facing and internal verbal and written communication skills.
  • High-caliber organizational skills (e.g., attention to detail, multitasking, etc.).
  • Proven leadership and experience in project management.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) / Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus.


Compensation & Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with experience. We offer comprehensive benefits including a company sponsored Individual Coverage Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA), 401(K), Healthcare Savings Account (HSA), Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, and paid company holidays, Additionally, MustardSeed offers robust support for our team members professional development, employee incentives, and hands-on experience in a wide variety of projects and environments.


Additional Information:

MustardSeed provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by the law.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.