Associate Principal Engineer - Senior Project Manager
At a glance
Senior Engineering Leadership role at Nagarro. Remote, United States · full-time · $150,000–$175,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Plan projects and steer delivery using PMP practices, keeping timelines, budgets and staffing on track
- Own fixed-bid project scope, spending and delivery while meeting public-sector objectives
- Serve as the client’s main contact and coordinate teams so work and communication stay aligned
- Track project risks, issues and changes, then share updates and mitigation plans with stakeholders
- Lead status reviews, report progress and improve project management processes
What you bring
- At least ten years in project management, including leadership and use of project methodologies
- Hands-on accountability for fixed-price or fixed-bid scope, budget and delivery
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline is required
- Strong experience handling project plans, schedules, resources, risks and change management
Who this fits
This senior project leadership role suits someone who can own fixed-bid delivery and manage client and stakeholder relationships. The role is based in New York and listed as remote. The stated annual salary range is $150,000 to $175,000.
From the employer
We are a Digital Product Engineering company that is scaling in a big way! We build products, services, and experiences that inspire, excite, and delight. We work at scale — across all devices and digital mediums, and our people exist everywhere in the world (18000+ experts across 29 countries, to be exact). Our work culture is dynamic and non-hierarchical. We are looking for great new colleagues. That is where you come in!
Job Description:
- Lead project planning, execution, and delivery aligned with PMP best practices.
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to meet fixed-bid and public sector objectives.
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients, developing and maintaining strong relationships.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth communication and task alignment.
- Monitor project risks, issues, and changes, providing timely updates and mitigation strategies.
- Conduct regular status meetings and deliver progress reports to stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with company standards, policies, and government regulations in public sector projects.
- Drive continuous process improvement and innovation in project management practices.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience in project management, with proven expertise in project leadership and the application of project management methodologies.
- Demonstrated, hands-on experience managing fixed-price / fixed-bid projects with full accountability for scope, budget, and delivery.
- Strong experience leading end-to-end project planning, execution, and delivery aligned with PMP best practices.
- PMP certification preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field is required. MBA or equivalent postgraduate degree is nice to have.
- Experience managing complex project timelines, budgets, resources, risks, and change management.
- Ability to serve as the primary point of contact for clients and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
- Experience delivering projects in public sector environments is a plus.
- Exposure to account management and business development activities is desirable.
- Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
Salary Range: $150K - $175K Gross (base+bonuses) + standard Nagarro Benefits
Disclaimer: Nagarro is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or marital status.
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