Principal Project Manager

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Principal Project Manager is a senior, client-facing leadership role responsible for directing large-scale enterprise software implementation and business transformation projects for global customers. This individual oversees multiple interconnected workstreams, ensuring successful delivery across scope, schedule, budget, quality, and customer satisfaction. Acting as the primary executive point of contact, the Principal Project Manager drives project governance, financial performance, risk management, stakeholder alignment, and long-term customer success while partnering closely with executive leadership, Product Management, Engineering, Customer Success, Sales, and Professional Services teams. Salary range depending on experience is $135,000 to $145,000 and additional bonus structure.

Responsibilities: Lead large, enterprise-scale software implementation and transformation projects from initiation through delivery. Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, resources, and overall financial performance. Establish project governance, executive reporting, and stakeholder communication plans. Serve as the primary point of contact for executive client stakeholders and project leadership. Monitor project health, risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests to ensure successful outcomes. Drive cross-functional collaboration between technical teams, business stakeholders, and leadership. Facilitate steering committee meetings, status reviews, and executive-level presentations. Ensure adherence to PMO standards, delivery methodologies, and quality controls. Mentor project managers and promote continuous improvement across delivery teams. Support account growth initiatives by identifying opportunities for additional services and strategic partnerships.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field. (or equivalent experience)
• 7+ years leading enterprise software implementation projects in consulting or professional services environments.
• 5+ years managing complex, multi-project programs or enterprise transformation initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience managing Oracle PLM implementations
• Strong experience with project financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and revenue tracking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.
• Experience within process manufacturing, food and beverage, life sciences, or consumer packaged goods industries
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• PgMP (Project Management Professional)
• PMI-ACP, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or SAFe certification
• PRINCE2 or equivalent project management certification

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].