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Christian Science

Project Manager III

Boston, MA · On-site

$130K - $169K/yr

Department: Enterprise Project Management Office SUMMARY The Project Manager III leads complex, cross-functional projects with significant organizational impact. They play a senior role that ...

Tait

Project Manager III

Lititz, PA

The Project Manager III defines and drives the project execution strategy, translating internal product goals, business requirements, and technology needs into clear project plans that align ...

TAIT

Project Manager III

Lititz, PA · On-site

The Project Manager III defines and drives the project execution strategy, translating internal product goals, business requirements, and technology needs into clear project plans that align ...

Saalex

Project Manager III

San Diego, CA · On-site

$100K - $170K/yr

Saalex Corporation is seeking multiple Project Manager III in Tidewater, VA and San Diego, CA. Saalex Corp., is an Engineering and Information Technology Services company with a focus on Test Range ...

Saalex

$100K - $170K/yr

Saalex Corporation is seeking multiple Project Manager III in Tidewater, VA and San Diego, CA. Saalex Corp., is an Engineering and Information Technology Services company with a focus on Test Range ...

Saalex

Project Manager III

San Diego, CA · On-site

$100K - $170K/yr

Saalex Corporation is seeking multiple Project Manager III in Tidewater, VA and San Diego, CA. Saalex Corp., is an Engineering and Information Technology Services company with a focus on Test Range ...

Saalex

$100K - $170K/yr

Saalex Corporation is seeking multiple Project Manager III in Tidewater, VA and San Diego, CA. Saalex Corp., is an Engineering and Information Technology Services company with a focus on Test Range ...

Saalex

Project Manager III

San Diego, CA · On-site

$100K - $170K/yr

Saalex Corporation is seeking multiple Project Manager III in Tidewater, VA and San Diego, CA. Saalex Corp., is an Engineering and Information Technology Services company with a focus on Test Range ...

TriOptus LLC

Project Manager 3

Austin, TX · On-site

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES Texas Health and Human Services Commission requires the services of 1 Project Manager 3 , hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of ...

Sigma Design

Project Manager III

Camas, WA · On-site

$101K - $145K/yr

Project Manager III Sigma Design is a product development, engineering, and manufacturing firm. Based out of the Pacific Northwest, we offer innovative concept through production services to diverse ...

MetroPlusHealth

Project Manager III

Manhattan, NY · Hybrid

$120K - $131K/yr

The Project Manager III (PM3) is a senior-level role responsible for managing complex, high-visibility projects and programs that are critical to MetroPlusHealth's strategic objectives. The Project ...

MetroPlusHealth

Project Manager III

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$120K - $131K/yr

The Project Manager III (PM3) is a senior-level role responsible for managing complex, high-visibility projects and programs that are critical to MetroPlusHealth's strategic objectives. The Project ...

Sigma Design

Project Manager III

Camas, WA · On-site

$101K - $145K/yr

Project Manager III Sigma Design is a product development, engineering, and manufacturing firm. Based out of the Pacific Northwest, we offer innovative concept through production services to diverse ...

System One

Project Mgr III

Farmers Branch, TX

Project Mgr III Position Location: Pittsburgh, PA/Dallas, TX Roles and Responsibilities: • Owning project plan end-to-end • Supporting and leading key deliverables through project life cycle • ...

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As of Jun 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for project manager 3 in the United States is $105,026.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,000.00 and $128,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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As a Project Manager 3, you’ll play a pivotal role in coordinating cross-functional teams, which often include stakeholders from engineering, marketing, finance, and operations. You'll facilitate regular meetings, set clear expectations, and ensure transparent communication to keep everyone aligned on project goals and timelines. Managing dependencies and resolving conflicts between different departments is a key challenge, but it also provides opportunities to develop leadership and negotiation skills. Your ability to foster teamwork and maintain project momentum is crucial for delivering successful outcomes.

What are Project Manager 3s?

A Project Manager 3 is a senior-level project management professional responsible for overseeing complex projects or multiple projects simultaneously. They typically lead larger teams, manage higher budgets, and handle projects with significant impact on their organization. Project Manager 3s coordinate project planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring that objectives are met on time and within budget. They also communicate with stakeholders, manage risks, and implement best practices to achieve project success.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Project Manager 3, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Project Manager 3, you need advanced project management experience, a thorough understanding of methodologies like Agile or Waterfall, and often a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Familiarity with tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or Asana, and certifications like PMP or PRINCE2 are typically required. Leadership, problem-solving, and excellent communication are vital soft skills for managing teams and stakeholders effectively. These competencies ensure complex projects are delivered on time and within scope, while maintaining stakeholder satisfaction.
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Project Manager III

Project Manager III

Christian Science

Boston, MA • On-site

$130K - $169K/yr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Department: Enterprise Project Management Office
SUMMARY
The Project Manager III leads complex, cross-functional projects with significant organizational impact. They play a senior role that independently leads medium to large, cross-functional initiatives with meaningful organizational impact. Working independently, the Project Manager III serves as a mentor to other project managers, and a senior escalation resource for complex project and stakeholder challenges. The role blends demonstrated project management experience and thought leadership to contribute to the ePMO's effectiveness and continuous improvement.
Project Manager III can be characterized as follows:
  • Project Complexity: Medium to large cross-functional projects with significant coordination across departments. Projects often involve multiple stakeholders with competing priorities and higher organizational visibility.
  • Supervision: Operates with minimal supervision and is trusted to manage complex projects independently. Serves as an escalation resource for other project managers when challenges arise.
  • Stakeholder Exposure: Works directly with coordinating managers and multiple project sponsors to align priorities, resolve conflicts, and maintain cross-department coordination.
  • Experience: 5-9 years of project management experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives.
  • Decision Authority: Independently manages complex projects and makes significant decisions regarding scope, schedule, resources, and risk management. Resolves most stakeholder and project conflicts and escalates only major strategic or organizational issues.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Leadership
  • Leads collaboration among project sponsors and stakeholders to clarify goals, priorities, assumptions, and constraints.
  • Facilitates discussions that help stakeholders evaluate tradeoffs and reach alignment on project direction.
  • Builds trust as a collaborative partner and change agent supporting organizational priorities.
  • Guides stakeholders through complex decisions while maintaining project momentum.
  • Requires minimal supervision from ePMO leadership; capable of navigating project complexities, escalating risks, and reporting key updates to leadership.

Project Definition & Planning
  • Partners with project sponsors to define initiative goals, scope, success criteria, and strategic alignment.
  • Develops comprehensive Project Overviews including definition of done, assumptions, risks, approach, timeline, resource requirements, and stakeholder alignment.
  • Designs stakeholder communication and engagement strategies to support complex, cross-functional initiatives.
  • Facilitates planning discussions that help sponsors evaluate priorities, tradeoffs, and resource constraints.

Project Management
  • Partners with senior sponsors to clarify business needs, strategic objectives, and success criteria.
  • Leads execution of complex cross-functional projects involving multiple departments and competing priorities.
  • Manages scope, schedule, and project budget while balancing stakeholder expectations and organizational constraints.
  • Proactively navigates complex stakeholder dynamics and facilitates alignment among leadership, without driving a personal agenda.
  • Anticipates project risks and implements mitigation strategies before issues escalate.
  • Ensures project documentation is complete, accurate, and supports effective decision-making.
  • Integrates hybrid delivery approaches across internal and external teams.
  • Maintains high levels of transparency across stakeholders and leadership.

Team Management
  • Leads cross-functional teams spanning multiple departments.
  • Guides teams through ambiguity, competing priorities, and shifting organizational needs.
  • Drives accountability and results without direct authority.
  • Uses Kanban and other workflow management practices to improve team coordination and transparency.
  • Resolves interpersonal conflicts and strengthens team collaboration.
  • Mentors team members and junior project managers to build project delivery capabilities.

Vendor and Partner Management
  • Serves as lead project manager or co-lead for complex vendor engagements.
  • Facilitates statements of work, change orders, and vendor performance discussions.
  • Leads vendor negotiations related to scope adjustments, deliverables, and timelines.
  • Resolves vendor performance issues and escalates critical concerns when necessary.
  • Advises leadership on vendor capabilities and risks during project execution.
  • Partners with Vendor Management and Security teams to ensure compliance and best practices.

Enterprise Project Portfolio Support
  • Update project portfolio,
  • Publish periodic portfolio updates.
  • Support ongoing work braiding.
  • Support Cohort meetings.

ePMO Development
  • Identifies opportunities to improve ePMO tools, templates, and project delivery practices.
  • Proposes refinements that strengthen project governance and execution.
  • Coaches and mentors Level I-II project managers.
  • Promotes a culture of project excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Certifications
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Agile and PMI (PMP or PgMP) certification preferred.
  • 5-9 years of project management experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives.

Skills & Competencies
  • Active listening skills to understand user needs.
  • Ability to take constructive feedback and act on it.
  • Stakeholder engagement and strong communication with coordinating managers.
  • Navigating cross-functional, multi-stakeholder, collaborative environments.
  • Leadership, communication, and group facilitation.
  • Humility and a willingness to learn; sets aside personal agenda, and prioritizes the project and stakeholder needs.
  • Leadership presentation skills, including a demonstrated ability to provide key project updates to management with minimal supervision.
  • Project planning, budgeting, and cost controls.
  • Risk management.

Technical Skills
  • Proficiency in business productivity tools (Google, MS Office, Figma, etc).
  • Experience with project management tools (Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence. etc).

Work EnvironmentThis position regularly works in an office environment, in Boston, Massachusetts.
Engagement with Christian ScienceMother Church membership is preferred.
Salary Range: $130,089 - $169,114.80
The pay ranges disclosed in our job postings are the compensation ranges the Church reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for a given position at the time of posting.
The offered salary will be determined by factors such as the applicant's relevant education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities; and benchmarking, work location, and internal equity.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
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