Strategic Projects Manager

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Projects Manager to serve as a Business Partner to enable the effective execution of strategic projects for the Strategic Program Management Office (SPMO) and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) at Pontoon. This role will facilitate, govern and execute projects supporting the Business Unit: solution design, sales, sales operations, implementation, product strategy, and 
bid management. This position is a hybrid of Project Manager, SPMO Officer, and Strategic Business Partner. This role will report directly to the VP of the (SPMO) and dotted line responsibility to SVP Sales and Professional Services. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive operational, strategic, and governance support — ensuring that priorities are executed, communication flows efficiently, and internal governance 
structures are upheld while utilizing SPMO standards. This role will be pivotal in enabling focus, maintaining execution discipline, and ensuring cross-functional alignment across global initiatives and resources. The role also plays a crucial part in bridging the gap between strategic vision and tactical execution, ensuring that 
projects not only meet individual deliverables but also contribute significantly to the organization's overarching goals.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Projects & Task Management
• Define, plan, and execute a strategic program roadmap aligning with business objectives and growth strategies.
• Lead tracking and follow-up of cross-functional deliverables across solution design, sales, implementation, and product initiatives.
• Maintain master task lists, RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies), and ensure timely follow-through.
• Organize internal project reviews, checkpoint meetings, and steering committee preparations in collaboration with Sales and Professional Services leadership.
• Log and maintain all project activity in accordance with SPMO project governance standards and maintain SPMO level updates. 
• Develop and maintain project dashboards, team structure charts, and documentation repositories (e.g., Teams/SharePoint).Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Building
• Within defined business units, establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including executives, cross-functional teams, and partners.
• Effectively communicate program goals, progress, risks, and benefits to all stakeholders.
• Serve as a strategic navigator, driving business growth and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration across the organization.
• Guide and motivate cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and learning within the program team.

Governance & Communication
• Oversee project governance routines — including meeting cadence, documentation standards, and communications flow. 
• Prepare high-quality presentations, briefing decks, and leadership updates.
• Liaise with cross-functional support teams (HR, Finance, Sales Ops, etc.) as needed to support project activity and mitigate adverse impact.

Business Acumen & Strategic Impact
• Build and maintain business acumen to understand workforce solution market trends, competitive landscape, and strategic business needs.
• Analyze project performance against business goals and optimize for maximum return on investment (ROI).

Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• 5+ years in a Project Manager, PMO, or Business Operations role — preferably supporting senior/global leadership.
• Strong project management, task tracking, and organizational skills.
• Experience with governance frameworks, administrative process management, and operational reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft 365 suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Planner, SharePoint, CoPilot).
• Experience in working with executive level business partners and sponsors in a project leader capacity. 
• Ability to maintain discretion, confidentiality, and professional maturity.

Preferred Experience
• Exposure to professional services, staffing, or consulting environments.
• Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), project tracking tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, Monday.com), or VMS platforms.
• Certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) are a plus.
• Experience with AI tool incorporation into daily tasks and workflows.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
• Proactive self-starter with strong initiative and follow-through.
• Excellent multitasker with a natural aptitude for prioritization and innovative mindset. 
• High attention to detail and passion for quality.
• Comfortable working across time zones in a fast-paced, matrixed organization.
• Trusted “right hand” business partner to senior leadership, with a problem-solving mindset

• Curious mind who challenges the status quo but balances with pragmatism and action oriented 
mindset.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

It’s an exciting time to be part of our team. We’re proud to be a global thought-leader and care about doing the best job we can to ensure better futures for everyone. We do this by building our Future@Work strategy as a united team of 30,000+ colleagues with a collective spirit working in over 60 countries globally.

You’ll have the opportunity to grow across a variety of interesting jobs and careers over our extensive portfolio of global brands. We empower our colleagues to work in the smartest, most efficient ways to achieve total balance between the demands of their jobs and their lives. That’s why we give you the autonomy and support you need to work in the way that makes you most productive, agile, confident and insightful.

Putting people first, pioneering with a collective spirit and always advancing with a growth mindset -that’s what we stand for at the Adecco Group. Here, we are all individuals with a unique perspective on the world we live in. That’s what makes us stronger. Whoever you are and whatever your background, you can be yourself. So, we aim to build on the attributes that make you, you. We offer a range of world-class resources for upskilling and development, satisfying your curiosity while the sharing skills, knowledge and expertise to grow together.

Make an impact where it matters most.

We believe that having an understanding of the hiring process helps you to prepare, feel, and be, at your best. As a global, multi brand organization with multiple different roles, our application process can vary.

On our career site, you will find some of the key steps you can expect to guide you along the way.

As one of the world’s largest employers we believe in talent, not labels, and focus on the diverse and unique skills our people bring. We seek to foster a culture of belonging and purpose, an environment where everyone can thrive and feel engaged, and where difference is respected and valued. Our commitment to equity, equal opportunity, inclusion, and diversity is part of our broader commitment to respecting fundamental human rights across our value chain. The Adecco Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

The anticipated salary range for this position is between $100,646 - $150,969. Salary may be determined based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors. This position participates in Pontoon’s incentive program which also includes bonus eligibility.

Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan or a non-qualified deferred compensation plan. Available paid leave includes Personal Time Off (PTO) on an accrual basis up to 152 hours a year, 10 Paid Holidays, 1 Community Service Day, and up to 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave. PTO and holiday hours are prorated based on hire date within the calendar year.

The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records

Deadline to apply is February 25th, 2026.

Posting date: 02-18-2026