Project Manager

## About Lakhiinc Lakhiinc is a growing organization focused on delivering high-quality outcomes through disciplined execution, strong collaboration, and continuous improvement. We value clear communication, ownership, and practical problem-solving to help teams deliver projects on time and within scope. ## Role Overview As a Project Manager at Lakhiinc (Frisco, TX), you will plan, coordinate, and drive cross-functional projects from initiation through delivery. This role is ideal for early-career to mid-level professionals (0–5 years) who are eager to build strong project leadership skills while partnering with stakeholders to deliver measurable results. ## Key Responsibilities * Lead project planning activities, including scope definition, milestones, schedules, and resource coordination * Facilitate project kickoff, status, and stakeholder meetings; document decisions, actions, and next steps * Track progress against plan, identify dependencies, and remove blockers in collaboration with team leads * Manage project budgets by forecasting costs, tracking spend, and escalating variances as needed * Own risk management by identifying risks/issues early, maintaining logs, and driving mitigation plans * Maintain project documentation (plans, timelines, RAID logs, change requests, and status reports) * Communicate project status clearly to stakeholders, including risks, tradeoffs, and recommendations * Support change management by coordinating approvals and ensuring scope changes are evaluated and documented * Promote continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and refining project processes ## Required Skills & Qualifications * 0–5 years of experience supporting or managing projects in a professional environment * Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence without direct authority * Clear, concise communication skills (written and verbal) with a stakeholder-focused mindset * Proficiency in project planning, scheduling, and coordination across multiple workstreams * Working knowledge of budgeting concepts (forecasting, tracking, variance awareness) * Experience with risk management practices (identification, assessment, mitigation, escalation) * Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; able to manage multiple priorities * Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing requirements ## Preferred Qualifications * Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid) * Experience using project tools such as Jira, Asana, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or similar * Exposure to reporting dashboards and basic data analysis for project tracking * Relevant coursework or certifications (e.g., CAPM, PMP, Scrum Master) are a plus ## What Success Looks Like * Projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to stakeholder expectations * Risks and issues are identified early, communicated clearly, and managed proactively * Stakeholders receive consistent, accurate status updates and feel confident in delivery plans * Teams are well-coordinated with clear priorities, ownership, and next steps * Project processes and documentation are organized, current, and audit-ready ## Work Location * Frisco, TX * Work arrangement (on-site/hybrid/remote) will be discussed during the interview process based on business needs