Team Lead, Project Management

NexusTek is anchored by a long-established core business that delivers unparalleled managed IT services to a wide range of clients. We are embarking on a new chapter, expanding our offerings with three strategic initiatives: Professional and managed services for hybrid cloud, cybersecurity, generative AI, and data. Our ambition is to cultivate a premier service organization recognized nationally for its leadership in these areas.

Our mission is to take away technology headaches allowing our clients to focus on their core business. 

Working hours 

Monday – Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm local time 

Some hours may be required based on client need

Location requirements 

Open to remote, United States   

Why this job is exciting 

 
This is a fast-paced, hands-on leadership role with the Professional Services organization. You will be responsible for ensuring the success of the project management team while directly overseeing a select number of client projects. As a “player-coach,” this role blends tactical project delivery with strategic team leadership—driving high-quality execution, team development, and operational excellence.

This position requires a collaborative leader who can drive consistency in project delivery, support continuous improvement, and foster a client-focused, performance-oriented culture.

 Who you are 
 

A self-motivated leader who enjoys leading, mentoring, and coaching project managers to deliver consistent, high-quality project outcomes. 

You know how to:

• Foster a team culture centered on accountability, proactive communication, and professional growth.
• Set and drive operational goals aligned with departmental and organizational priorities.
• Serve as an escalation point for project-related challenges, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to align resourcing and execution strategies across practice areas.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and ongoing development for the PM team, ensuring skill progression and succession planning.
• Lead regular team meetings, retrospectives, and performance reviews to drive transparency and team alignment. 
• Personally manage a portfolio of client projects, ensuring successful delivery within scope, timeline, and budget.
• Define and maintain project plans, track milestones, and manage risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain a high level of client engagement, ensuring expectations are managed and exceeded.
• Support and guide project teams in adhering to standardized methodologies, documentation practices, and reporting expectations.
• Apply lessons learned and promote continuous improvement across all phases of the project lifecycle.

Desired Qualifications:

• 5–8 years of hands-on project management experience, preferably within a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
• Proven experience managing cross-functional IT projects and implementations, ideally within a 
• Professional Services setting.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices—including familiarity with the PMI framework.
• Experience using project planning tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of IT infrastructure, cloud platforms (e.g., Microsoft 365, Azure), and managed services delivery models is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple concurrent projects while maintaining high levels of quality and client satisfaction.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to manage shifting priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong leadership presence with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Professional maturity, sound judgment, and a commitment to excellence.
• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed to meet project and team demands.

Pay and Benefits   

This is a full-time position located in the United States and performed remotely with some travel.   

Estimated Starting Salary/Wage Range: $120,000.00 - $135,000.00 annually, less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a semi-monthly basis (The actual salary offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in the Company’s discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, tenure [for existing employees] skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role.  Note that the majority of individuals in the position will fall in the low to mid-level of this scale; the upper end of this pay scale is offered only in exceptional circumstances and/or for unusually qualified candidates.)    

In addition to legally-required benefits, NexusTek offers a generous benefit package to eligible full-time employees, which currently includes the following: 

• Four weeks of annual accrued PTO
• Seven paid national holidays
• Medical, dental, vision options
• Company-paid life insurance, short and long-term disability
• Voluntary benefits such as critical illness and accident
• Voluntary Legal Shield and identity theft protection
• Discretionary annual 401k match plan
• Generous employee referral bonus plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to over 90,000+ courses in ADP My Learning 
• StandOut employee engagement tools
• Eligible to apply for a Pluralsight license
• Eligible to apply for NexusTek Technical Academy or Leadership Academy 

We’re happy to provide our comprehensive benefits guide. Each benefit is subject to eligibility requirements as specified in plan documents, and the Company reserves the right to modify the benefits it offers from time to time.  

Interview Process - Typical interview process for this role:   

Application Stage - Thanks for showing interest!   

• Submit your application 

Screening Stage - Let's get to know each other! 

• Our recruiters carefully consider each application. If you are selected to move forward, we will contact you for the introductory screening
• 20 min Recruiter screening to introduce you to NexusTek and get to know what motivates you 

Interview Stage – We’ll dive into your experience more in depth 

• 1-hour interview with the hiring manager and Senior Project Manager team member (virtual)
• 1-hour interview with a member of the Projects team (virtual)
• 20-minute call with a VP-level team member
• References: 3 professional references with at least one being someone who directly managed you
• You are welcome to request additional conversations with team members you didn't get to meet during the process

NexusTek provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws   

NexusTek participates in E-Verify for all US Employees   

Please be aware of potential recruitment fraud and fake social media pages. NexusTek will never ask you to pay a fee as part of the interview process. Additionally, we will not ask for your personal banking information until you have signed an employment offer and completed virtual onboarding training and paperwork provided by our HR team.    

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