At Pax8, we care deeply about building genuine, trust‑based relationships — starting with how we hire.
Senior Strategic Project Manager
Location
United States
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
$120K - $140K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
📍 Denver, CO | United States‑based | Remote
- You will own and drive delivery of large, complex programs that directly support Pax8’s long‑term strategy.
- You will bring clarity, focus, and measurable progress to initiatives that span teams and functions.
- You will help guide key transformation efforts tied to new ways of operating and serving partners.
- Your ability to communicate clearly and influence senior stakeholders will shape decisions across the business.
- You will help strengthen how Pax8 plans, executes, and evaluates strategic work, improving consistency and impact.
- Build and maintain clear project plans with goals, milestones, timelines, and deliverables.
- Ensure programs align to organizational strategy and intended outcomes.
- Translate high‑level business direction into structured, actionable work.
- Recommend improvements and adjustments to remove barriers and optimize results.
- Collaborate with executives, leaders, and steering groups to align goals, decisions, and priorities.
- Build relationships by understanding stakeholder needs, perspectives, and challenges.
- Create a predictable rhythm of communication and reviews to maintain alignment.
- Tackle complex strategic problems with limited definition and create clarity where it is needed.
- Identify risks early and create mitigation plans to protect timelines and deliverables.
- Develop and reinforce standards, methods, and evaluation criteria for strategic projects.
- Monitor program performance and make informed adjustments as needed.
- Provide regular, structured updates to senior leadership highlighting progress and challenges.
- Use consistent methods and tools for tracking, reporting, and decision support.
- Conduct value and benefits analysis to ensure initiatives deliver meaningful impact.
- Identify trends, opportunities, and signals that may influence future initiatives.
- Recommend process improvements, new tools, or innovative approaches that increase efficiency and quality.
- Seven or more years of experience leading complex strategic projects or programs.
- Three or more years in strategy, operations, or transformation roles within consulting or similar environments.
- Demonstrated success delivering enterprise‑level initiatives with high complexity.
- Strong presence and confidence when communicating with senior leaders.
- Proficiency with structural project methodologies and tools such as project planning, workflow management, and iterative delivery approaches.
- Strong relationship‑building skills and the ability to influence without direct authority.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work with data insights, interpret performance metrics, and drive decisions.
- Experience managing budgets, risks, and change at a program level.
- Ability to bring calm, structure, and focus to ambiguous or fast‑moving environments.
- Experience in large‑scale transformation or multi‑department initiatives.
- Ability to introduce new tools, improve workflows, and create scalable structure.
- A steady, organized approach to planning and communication.
- Genuine curiosity about partner ecosystems, cloud‑based business models, and operational innovation.
- 💬 Compassionate Candor — Caring, actionable communication that helps others improve.
- 🔍 Seek to Understand — Curiosity, openness, and a commitment to learning.
- 🤝 We Before Me — Collaboration and team‑focused problem solving.
- 📌 Do What You Say — Ownership, accountability, and reliability.
- 💡 Light Up Learning — Experimentation, reflection, and sharing lessons learned.
- ❤️ Driven by Passion — Purpose, resilience, and connection to mission.
- Bachelor degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
- Professional certifications in project or agile delivery are preferred.
- Professional office environment with standard equipment.
- Remote or hybrid work requires a secure, private, reliable internet connection.
- Primarily a sedentary role involving sitting and/or standing.
- Occasional travel for planning sessions or quarterly business needs.
- Clear expectations and straightforward communication.
- Structured, respectful interviews focused on strengths and potential.
- Opportunities to understand the role, team, and culture deeply.
- Timely updates and an overall human‑centered journey that builds confidence and trust.
April 30, 2026
At Pax8, we care deeply about building genuine, trust‑based relationships — starting with how we hire.
To protect our business, our teams, and our customers, we use a range of measures throughout the recruitment process to help confirm authenticity and prevent fraud. These safeguards are designed to be fair, respectful, and proportionate, and may evolve as risks change.
By applying, you acknowledge that we take steps to verify identity and representation during hiring. If you’re applying as your authentic self, you have nothing to worry about — we’re excited to meet you.
Perks:
Why Join Pax8?
Because here, success isn't just about numbers—it’s about impact.
It’s about being part of a team that thinks bigger, empowers each other, and never loses sight of why we do what we do: to make the cloud easier, more accessible, and more meaningful.
At Pax8 we believe that your Total Rewards should include a benefits package that shows how much we value our greatest assets. All FTE Pax8 people enjoy the following benefits:
Non-Commissioned Bonus Plans or Variable Commission
401(k) plan with employer match
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Employer Paid Short & Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
Flexible, Open Vacation
Paid Sick Time Off
Extended Leave for Life events
RTD Eco Pass (For local Colorado Employees)
Career Development Programs
Stock Option Eligibility
Employee-led Resource Groups
Please take a moment to review our Proprietary Rights and Non-Competition Agreement — this document outlines important information about your rights and responsibilities if you join our team.
Pax8 is an EEOC Employer.
Equal Opportunities
Pax8 is an equal opportunities employer and welcome individuals who are in possession of the appropriate requirements to work within the country the role is based in. Offered individuals will be asked to undertake identity, security compliance and reference checks. Your privacy is important to us. Your data will be held in accordance with Data Privacy best practices and processed only in accordance with our recruiting processes.
Job Requirements
- Seven or more years of experience leading complex strategic projects or programs.
- Three or more years in strategy, operations, or transformation roles within consulting or similar environments.
- Demonstrated success delivering enterprise‑level initiatives with high complexity.
- Strong presence and confidence when communicating with senior leaders.
- Proficiency with structural project methodologies and tools such as project planning, workflow management, and iterative delivery approaches.
- Strong relationship‑building skills and the ability to influence without direct authority.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work with data insights, interpret performance metrics, and drive decisions.
- Experience managing budgets, risks, and change at a program level.
- Ability to bring calm, structure, and focus to ambiguous or fast‑moving environments.
- What Makes You Stand Out
- Experience in large‑scale transformation or multi‑department initiatives.
- Ability to introduce new tools, improve workflows, and create scalable structure.
- A steady, organized approach to planning and communication.
- Genuine curiosity about partner ecosystems, cloud‑based business models, and operational innovation.
- Education & Certifications
- Bachelor degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
- Professional certifications in project or agile delivery are preferred.
- Work Environment
- Professional office environment with standard equipment.
- Remote or hybrid work requires a secure, private, reliable internet connection.
- Primarily a sedentary role involving sitting and/or standing.
- Occasional travel for planning sessions or quarterly business needs.
- Your Candidate Experience
- Clear expectations and straightforward communication.
- Structured, respectful interviews focused on strengths and potential.
- Opportunities to understand the role, team, and culture deeply.
- Timely updates and an overall human‑centered journey that builds confidence and trust.
- Compensation
- Qualified candidates can expect a range of 120,000 – 140,000 USD, depending on experience and internal alignment.
- Expected Closing Date
- April 30, 2026
Benefits
- Non-Commissioned Bonus Plans or Variable Commission
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employer Paid Short & Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
- Flexible, Open Vacation
- Paid Sick Time Off
- Extended Leave for Life events
- RTD Eco Pass (For local Colorado Employees)
- Career Development Programs
- Stock Option Eligibility
- Employee-led Resource Groups
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