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Senior Project Manager

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Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
Senior level
Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
Senior level
A Senior Project Manager at Sparq will oversee complex projects, manage financials, coordinate resources, track risks, and lead teams while promoting continuous improvement.
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At Sparq, we help companies solve the right problems—not just build more technology.


We’re a modern product engineering partner blending strategy, craftsmanship, and speed to help organizations modernize confidently in the age of AI. From data ecosystems to digital products and AI acceleration, we turn complexity into clarity and ideas into impact.


If you’re driven to build what’s next, lead with empathy, and deliver excellence without ego, you’ll feel right at home at Sparq.


C2C is not available

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship


Why you will enjoy Mondays again:

  • Opportunity to collaborate with a diverse group of colleagues in a fun, creative environment
  • Progressive career journey and opportunity for advancement
  • Continuous development through training, mentorship and certification programs
  • Exposure to modern technologies across various industries in an agile environment
  • Flexibility to work remotely, onsite or a hybrid of both as desired in certain locations
  • Competitive salary + bonus opportunities
  • Robust benefits package, matching 401(k) plan, and substantial PTO
  • Tuition reimbursement

A Day in the Life:

  • Full-Lifecycle Project Oversight
    Plan, coordinate, and manage all phases of moderate- to highly-complex projects—from discovery and planning through closeout—using standardized project management tools and methodologies.
  • Scope & Change Management
    Collaborate with stakeholders to define and refine project scope; update and communicate work plans to reflect approved change requests.
  • Risk, Dependency & Issue Tracking
    Identify cross-project dependencies, anticipate risks and issues, and manage escalation paths to ensure timely resolution.
  • Communication & Reporting
    Create and deliver clear, timely communications and status reports to project teams, stakeholders, and executives—providing read-outs on progress, dependencies, and decision points.
  • Financial Management
    Track and manage project financials, including baselines, burn rates, actuals, estimates-to-complete (ETC), forecasts, variance analysis, invoicing, and time tracking.
  • Resource & Vendor Coordination
    Partner with IT managers to secure and delegate resources; monitor vendor deliverables and accountability, escalating when necessary.
  • Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement
    Lead QA audits, enforce quality-control practices, conduct interim and post-project reviews, and document lessons learned.
  • Team Leadership & Mentorship
    Foster a collaborative team environment, share timely feedback, and informally coach less-senior members to drive goal attainment.

What it takes:

  • Deep familiarity with project management frameworks, tools, and best practices for planning, tracking, and delivering complex initiatives.
  • Ability to interpret project data, financial metrics, and stakeholder inputs to make data-driven decisions and recommendations.
  • Proficiency in crafting both formal and informal content, active listening, and presenting insights to varied audiences, including executive leadership.
  • Demonstrated capability to build trust, delegate effectively, and motivate cross-functional teams; mentor junior staff.
  • Strong track record of anticipating challenges, managing risks, enforcing QA processes, and continuously improving project workflows.
  • Experience securing project resources, optimizing utilization, and holding vendors accountable for deliverables.
  • Meticulous attention to detail; creative thinker who proposes enhancements and innovative solutions under changing conditions.
  • Enthusiasm for change, a proactive mindset for recommending process improvements, and the ability to source unique information to solve complex problems.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Sparq is proud to offer equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.


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