Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. OHO is a digital agency focused on solving complex problems for higher education organizations. They are seeking an experienced Contract Project Manager to manage large website projects, serving as the primary client contact and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from kickoff through launch; serve as primary client contact
• Build, maintain, and adapt project plans, budgets, and timelines
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and run efficient meetings with clear agendas and follow-ups
• Produce regular client status updates
• Manage scope changes, risks, and issues; draft and present change orders as needed
• Delegate work strategically and prioritize tasks effectively
• Facilitate problem definition and keep outcomes and success metrics visible
• Identify work that doesn’t advance outcomes and recommend de-scoping or reshaping
• Partner with internal stakeholders on SOWs, estimates, and planning artifacts as needed
• Maintain decision logs and documentation
• Conduct project retrospectives and recommend next steps

Skills

• 5+ years of client-facing digital project management experience (agency or similar environment)
• Experience leading large, complex website projects
• Familiarity with Drupal and/or WordPress projects
• Proficiency with tools such as Jira, Basecamp, Kantata, or similar
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to synthesize inputs into clear options, insights, and next steps
• Comfort operating in ambiguity and adjusting plans based on evidence
• Ability to challenge ideas diplomatically and present trade-offs clearly
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Bachelor's or Master's degree preferred

Benefits

• This is a contract role; benefits are not included.

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