Project Manager

Job Description

Primary Job Title:
Project Manager, Portfolio & Business Operations

Alternate/Related Job Titles:
Portfolio Program Manager
Business Operations Project Manager
Strategic Program Manager
HR Program Manager
Chief of Staff – Program Operations

Location:
Newark, NJ

Onsite Flexibility:
Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract

• Contract Duration: 9 months

• Start: As Soon As Possible

• Pay Rate: $61.15 - $88.94/hr

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives while establishing and operating robust portfolio management and business operations frameworks. This role combines strategic program leadership with a chief of staff capacity, requiring someone who can drive ambiguous, high-impact projects while maintaining strong operational rigor across the organization.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record of delivering high-impact projects on time, building scalable processes, and maintaining exceptional stakeholder relationships in a fast-paced Human Resources environment .

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio & Program Leadership

• Design and operate a comprehensive portfolio management framework to intake, prioritize, and track key projects and organizational priorities

• Lead the development and delivery of complex, ambiguous initiatives where methodology, requirements, customer needs, and/or technical feasibility may not be fully defined

• Influence and lead the definition, design, implementation, and delivery of advanced, cross-cutting strategic projects

• Develop and implement comprehensive project plans including timelines, resource allocation, budget management, and risk mitigation strategies

Team Operations & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a business operations partner with strong visibility and credibility across cross-functional teams

• Design and own operational mechanisms such as Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs), governance frameworks, and communication protocols

• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and workshops to gather requirements, obtain buy-in, resolve conflicts, and manage expectations

• Communicate regularly with stakeholders—including clients, executives, and team members—providing transparent project updates and proactively addressing issues

Execution & Continuous Improvement

• Manage and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure seamless collaboration and efficient project execution

• Monitor progress and adjust scope, timeline, or resources as needed to ensure successful delivery

• Implement robust project management methodologies and tools to track performance and mitigate risks

• Collaborate with business partners to ensure alignment with strategic goals and technical requirements

• Maintain a strong focus on quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Business, or related field

• Minimum 7 years of proven project management experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives in a Human Resources or corporate environment

• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, timelines, and resources with consistent on-time, on-budget delivery

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills

• Proficiency in Agile, Waterfall, PRINCE2, or similar project methodologies

• Strong problem-solving and risk mitigation capabilities

• Ability to thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments

Nice-to-Have Experience

• PMP, PRINCE2, or similar certification

• Experience designing and implementing portfolio management or business operations frameworks

• Background in chief of staff or strategic operations roles

Required Skills

• Portfolio and program management

• Cross-functional stakeholder leadership

• Risk identification and mitigation

Preferred Skills

• Governance framework design

• Business operations strategy

• Agile and Waterfall methodologies

• Budget and resource management

• Executive communication

Additional Skills from Original Description

• Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs) facilitation

• Regulatory and compliance alignment

• Change management

• Continuous improvement initiatives

• Customer-focused delivery approach

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans

• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

Leading audiobook producer revolutionizing the industry with innovative technology and superior programming. The organization is known for artfully performed content and serves millions of loyal subscribers worldwide. Its People Principles guide a team of innovators committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences and driving positive change.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

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We are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.
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Awards
SIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firm: 2023 and 2015
SIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work for: 2019 -2023
Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company: 2023, 2022, 2016, 2015
Randstad Preferred Supplier: 2020 - 2023
TechServe Alliance Excellence Award. 2019
NH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companies
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist: 2015

Global Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation ( with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure.\r \r We are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.\r \r There is always a new opportunity for success when you look through all of the open job opportunities on our website’s career page. Just click on this link: \r \r Awards\r \r SIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firm: 2023 and 2015\r SIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work for: 2019 -2023\r Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company: 2023, 2022, 2016, 2015\r Randstad Preferred Supplier: 2020 - 2023\r TechServe Alliance Excellence Award. 2019\r NH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companies\r Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist: 2015