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Transition Project Manager

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Hiring Remotely in United States
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Mid level
The Transition Project Manager oversees complex transition and demobilization projects, ensuring timely and quality outcomes while managing risks, resources, and stakeholder communications.
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Job TitleTransition Project Manager

Job Description SummaryThe Project Manager leads complex transition and demobilization initiatives, coordinating cross-functional teams and governance to deliver on-time, high-quality outcomes while maintaining operational continuity. The position manages risk, resources, and financial performance, provides executive reporting and dashboards, ensures strong documentation and handoffs, and drives continuous improvement through post-transition reviews and lessons learned.Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Develop detailed project plans, including scope, goals, deliverables, and timelines. 

  • Identify project resource requirements and allocate resources effectively. 

  • Coordinate with functional managers to secure necessary resources for project success. 

  • Manage day-to-day project activities, ensuring project milestones and deliverables are achieved. 

  • Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring financial performance aligns with project plans. 

  • Monitor project progress, track key metrics, and report on project status to stakeholders. 

  • Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to address potential issues. 

  • Maintain regular communication with stakeholders, providing updates on project status, risks, and issues. 

  • Identify and resolve project-related issues and conflicts. 

  • Engage with stakeholders to understand project requirements, expectations, and dependencies. 

  • Foster effective communication and collaboration among project team members and stakeholders 

  • Proactively manage stakeholder expectations and ensure their involvement and buy-in throughout the project. 

  • Monitor resource utilization, adjust allocation as needed, and resolve resource conflicts. 

  • Ensure all project deliverables meet quality standards and are completed to stakeholder satisfaction. 

  • Utilize program framework, methodology, and tools in project delivery. 

  • Facilitate, develop, and manage project documentation, including statements of work, business cases, project management plans, training materials, budgets, and risk mitigation. 

Skills and Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree in business management or related field or equivalent experience. ​​
  • 3+ years of relevant post graduate experience
  • Smartsheet and SharePoint experience strongly preferred
  • Previous technical knowledge/skills in the facilities services industry. 
  • Strong problem analysis and resolution skills. 
  • Relationship and partnership building skills. 
  • Administrative, management, and leadership skills 
  • Demonstrated high-level verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey technical issues to non-technical individuals and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization. 
  • Demonstrate and display honesty, integrity, and personal accountability. 
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team and follow directions accurately. 
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. 
  • Strong customer service orientation. 
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and execute tasks in a fast-paced operating environment. 
  • Detail oriented and well-organized. 
  • Must be proactive, flexible, responsible, and resourceful. 
  • Ability to be innovative, creative, and energetic. Embrace diversity and differences. 
  • Ability to meet timelines, milestones, and deliverables in a timely manner. 
  • PMP or other project management certifications are a plus. 
  • Travel rarely required.  


Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.


The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.


The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.


The compensation for the position is: $ 85,000.00 - $100,000.00

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. 

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at C&W Services, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [email protected]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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