Remote Project Manager Jobs in Rochester Hills, Michigan
• *Job Title:** Remote Remote Project Manager
- *Location:
Remote — based in
Rochester Hills, Michigan--- About the Role We are seeking a highly‑driven Remote Project Manager to join our fast‑growing product delivery team. In this role you will partner directly with our Director of Program Delivery to translate strategic goals into executable project plans that delight our customers and accelerate market impact. You’ll own the end‑to‑end lifecycle of multiple, concurrent product initiatives, ensuring that scope, schedule, budget, and quality are met while fostering a collaborative, transparent environment across distributed teams. By anchoring communication, risk mitigation, and stakeholder alignment, you will help us ship at least10 major releases per yearand keep our Net Promoter Score above 85%. Your work will directly influence the success of a SaaS platform that serves over200,000 active users
worldwide, and you will be a key voice in shaping our evolving
PMO
practices. --- Key Responsibilities -
Define & Execute Project Plans
– Build detailed roadmaps in
Jira
and
bolthires Project
that map scope, milestones, and resource allocation for at least
3–5 concurrent initiatives
each quarter. -
Agile Delivery Leadership– Act as Scrum Master or Agile Coach for cross‑functional squads, guiding daily stand‑bolthires, sprint planning, and retrospectives usingConfluence
,
Miro
, and
Zoom
to keep 85% of meetings asynchronous where possible. -
Stakeholder Management
– Conduct weekly executive updates for leadership in
Rochester Hills, Michigan, translating technical progress into business‑focused outcomes and securing decisions on scope changes. -Risk & Issue Resolution
– Identify, log, and mitigate risks in
Smartsheet
, maintaining a risk register with a bolthires of less than
5%
of projects experiencing critical blockers. -
Budget & Financial Tracking
– Monitor project budgets in
Excel
and
QuickBooks Online
, ensuring variance stays within
±3%
of approved forecasts. -
Vendor Coordination– Manage third‑party contractors and service providers, negotiating deliverables and SLAs, and integrating their work into the centralJira
backlog. -
Reporting & Metrics
– Produce monthly KPI dashboards in
Power BI
, showcasing on‑time delivery, scope variance, and team velocity for senior leadership. -
Process Improvement
– Lead quarterly PMO health checks, proposing enhancements to our
Kanban
workflows, Definition of Done, and release governance frameworks. -
Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing
– Coach junior project coordinators in
Rochester Hills
, conducting virtual brown‑bag sessions and maintaining a shared
Notion
knowledge base. -
Compliance & Documentation– Ensure all project artefacts (charters, risk logs, change requests) comply with company policies and industry standards (ISO 27001, GDPR) and are stored inSharePoint. --- Required Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related disciplineor
equivalent professional experience. -
3–5 yearsof proven experience managing software development projects in a fully remote environment. - Demonstrated mastery ofAgile methodologies
(Scrum, Kanban) and the ability to act as a
Scrum Master
or
Delivery Manager
when needed. - Proficiency with
Jira
,
Confluence
,
Slack
,
Zoom
,
bolthires Teams
,
Power BI
, and
Excel(advanced functions, pivot tables, macros). - Strong communication skills: ability to present complex technical concepts to non‑technical executives inRochester Hills, Michigan
and beyond. - Track record of delivering projects on time and within budget—maintaining
≥90%on‑time performance over the past two years. - Self‑starter with excellent time‑management: comfortable working acrossmultiple time zones
, with a core overlap of
10 AM–2 PM PT(or equivalent). --- Preferred Qualifications - PMP, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or PMI‑ACP certification. - Experience in SaaS product delivery, especially in B2B or enterprise software. - Familiarity withAzure DevOps
,
Monday.com
, or
Asana
for supplemental workflow tracking. - Prior exposure to
program managementresponsibilities, overseeing portfolios of 5+ related projects. - Demonstrated leadership of distributedproject coordinatorteams, including hiring and performance coaching. - Knowledge of security and compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC‑2, GDPR). --- Compensation & Benefits - Competitive salary range:$95,000–$130,000 annually
, commensurate with experience and proven results. - Annual performance bonus up to
10%of base salary. - Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents. - 401(k) plan with4% company match
. -
$2,500remote work stipend for home‑office equipment, ergonomic furniture, and high‑speed internet (eligible for residents ofMichigan). - Unlimited paid time off (PTO) plus company‑wide holidays. - Professional development budget of$3,000per year for certifications, conferences, or courses. - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental‑health resources. --- Work Setup - Full‑time remote position; you must be based inRochester Hills, Michiganor surrounding areas to attend occasional in‑person syncs (no more than two per year). - Core collaboration hours:10 AM–2 PM PT(or equivalent) to overlap with US‑based product and engineering teams. - Expected meeting cadence: weekly sprint planning (60 min), daily stand‑bolthires (15 min, 85% async), bi‑weekly stakeholder reviews (45 min), monthly PMO health check (90 min). - Required hardware: laptop (minimum 16 GB RAM, SSD), dual monitors, webcam, and reliable broadband (minimum 50 Mbps download/upload). - Collaboration platforms:Slack
for instant messaging,
Zoom
for virtual meetings,
Jira
for backlog and sprint tracking,
Confluence
for documentation,
bolthires Teams
for cross‑org calls, and
Power BI
for reporting dashboards. --- Growth -
Career Path:From Remote Project Manager to Senior Project Manager, then to Program Manager, and ultimately to Director of Delivery or PMO Lead. -Learning & Development:Quarterly skill‑building workshops, access to LinkedIn Learning, and sponsorship for PMP or Agile certifications. -Mentoring:Paired with a senior Delivery Manager for a 6‑month mentorship focused on strategic planning and stakeholder influence. -Performance Cycle:Semi‑annual performance reviews with clear OKR alignment, 360‑degree feedback, and opportunities for salary progression based on impact. --- How to Apply 1. Submit yourresume
and a concise
cover letter(max 500 words) outlining your most relevant project successes, particularly any remote experience inRochester Hills, Michigan
. 2. Include a
portfolioor case study PDF that demonstrates your project plans, dashboards, or process improvements (optional but highly valued). 3. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; expect an initial screening call within5 business daysof submission. 4. Interview stages: (a) Recruiter phone screen (15 min), (b) Technical & leadership interview with the Director of Program Delivery (45 min), (c) Team fit interview with a cross‑functional squad (30 min), and (d) Final executive interview (30 min). 5. We aim to make a hiring decisionwithin 3 weeks
of the final interview and will provide written offer details promptly. We are an
Equal Opportunity Employer**. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. ---
- If you thrive in a dynamic, remote‑first culture and are eager to shape the future of our SaaS platform from
Rochester Hills, Michigan
, we want to hear from you. Apply today and help us deliver extraordinary value to millions of users around the globe!* Apply tot his job Apply tot his job Apply To this Job