Remote Contract Project Manager Jobs in Pennsylvania

Job TitleLocation: 100% remote- must live near an airport (60% weekly travel)Job Type: Permanent / Full timeWork Authorization: U.S. Citizen or Green CardResponsibilitiesManage delivery across multiple projects and workstreams by owning integrated workplans, milestones, resourcing, and day-to-day execution, providing daily leadership to the delivery teamManage client engagements end-to-end (scope, schedule, budget, quality), translating SOWs into team deliverables and running stakeholder management and governance (weekly status, steering committees) with executive-ready communications to deliver on time and within budgetProvide industrial engineering and operations expertise, including time and motion studies, work measurement, sampling approaches, cost-benefit analysis, and process re-engineering to support evidence-based recommendationsLead operational assessments and current-state diagnostics, synthesizing findings into prioritized opportunities and practical improvement plansDesign and deliver engineered labor/time standards (ELS/ETS)—including study approach, standards development, documentation, and rollout—while leading Lean continuous improvement using root-cause tools (5 Whys, Pareto) to prioritize drivers and deliver measurable performance gainsDrive productivity improvement initiatives across labor productivity, utilization, and performance management, with measurable impact trackingRedesign operating models and business processes, developing standard work and sustainment mechanisms to embed changesSupport account management by identifying follow-on opportunities and developing proposals and presentationsPartner with SMEs to develop productivity improvement initiatives (e.g., labor planning, performance routines, standard work) and quantify benefitsTranslate strategy and customer journey insights into operational requirements and process changes, developing an executable roadmap and implementation planEnsure deliverables are "client-ready" (clear narrative, defensible analysis, and practical implementation steps)Ability to quickly understand several client industries, environments, and ability to create strategies and implementation plans that align with client and project goalsReviews and approves all travel expenses, travel coordination, and project reviewsCoaches and develop project team by providing proper support and direction, from both project and career perspective; ability to provide and engage in feedback, performance, and personal development conversationsFacilitate cross-functional workshops (Ops, HR, IT, Finance) to align objectives, validate requirements, and drive decisionsResponsible for self-time management, progress reporting of tasks to direct project lead and to stay productive whether onsite with a team, by yourself or working remotelyActively participate in trade shows, networking and recruiting opportunitiesTravels extensively (60%), and sometimes independently, throughout the US and InternationallyCompetenciesLeads multiple projects and large engagements; earns the respect of clients as an expert consultant; models the standard for effective communication to all stakeholdersDevelops a clear understanding of each clients' business and how our services can help; guides teams to focus on what matters; develops meaningful business relationships with clientsDevelops comprehensive presentations at the appropriate level of detailEffectively acts as a technical expert and technical leader, leads complex analytical work, and writes comprehensive client reports and internal standard practicesDemonstrates the role of the professional consultant and the technical skills required to be an effective Industrial EngineerDemonstrates initiative, responsibility, and analytical thinkingDemonstrates understanding of Top-Down ELS development, including Rt/Allowed Deviation and use of sensitivity analysisEffectively writes technical summaries to explain your workDemonstrates strong Excel-based abilities, use of regression analysis and other data-mining techniquesFlexibility to work alternative hours, including evenings and weekendsQualificationsBachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent7+ years' experience in a consulting role using Industrial Engineering principles, having led and managed client engagements across multiple industries- not seeking profiles in ITExperience with Engineering Labor Standards, workforce management (WFM), labor planning, productivity programs, or operational excellenceDemonstrate success managing fixed-scope, time-boxed projects and small delivery teamsMastery of core IE principles, including Labor Standards, MOST, time studiesKnowledge of change management principles, ability to create influence in implementing recommended solutionsKnowledge of and experience in implementing end-to-end project solutions, including industry and customer research, creating strategy and project vision, design and development of solution meeting SOW, and associated change management practicesAccess to reliable auto transportation and live near a major US airport