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PMP Project Manager - 911 Communications Projects (remote)

Virtual Company

Remote · Chicago, IL · Posted October 16, 2026

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Remote position Pay: $70-80/hour W2 only Duration: 6 months with extensions based on performance and headcount approvals.

Candidates with experience supporting or working within 9-1-1 operations environments will be viewed favorably.

Position Summary Manage the full project lifecycle from Initiation through Closing following PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge) standards. Responsible for project planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, stakeholder communication, and successful project execution.

Project Integration & Planning Develop and implement a Master Project Plan using automated project management tools. Define and manage the project charter, scope, and integrated change control processes. Maintain an understanding of organizational workflows to ensure alignment with business objectives.

Scope & Schedule Management Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS). Conduct scheduling reviews and track progress against established baselines. Ensure project milestones and deliverables are completed according to the project lifecycle.

Financial & Cost Management Manage project budgets, including labor and capital expenditures. Monitor revenue recognition, margins, and cash flow. Perform project cost analysis and provide status updates to management. Ensure projects remain within approved financial constraints.

Risk & Quality Management Identify, assess, and manage project risks. Develop and maintain risk registers and mitigation plans. Escalate significant risks and issues and recommend recovery plans as needed.

Must-Have Qualifications Project Management Professional (PMP) certification Master Scheduler experience Advanced SmartSheets experience Software Proficiency SmartSheets Google Applications Suite

Additional Required Qualifications 4 to 7 years of Project Management experience. Experience managing projects using PMBOK methodologies. Experience developing project schedules and WBS structures. Experience managing project budgets and financial performance. Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications Proven ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder projects. Experience with Public Safety communications systems. Understanding of local public safety entities, including Police, Fire, and EMS. Experience with cloud-based document management and collaboration tools (Google Workspace). Experience with MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar project management applications. Experience developing and maintaining detailed master project schedules. Who We Are: The Fountain Group is a nationwide staffing firm with over 80 Fortune 100-500 clients. Since 2001, TFG has maintained a consistent standard of excellence, and our work is broadly recognized every year through numerous industry performance awards. Our success is a team effort. Browse our website below for additional information on our company. The Fountain Group 3407 W Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Tampa, FL 33607 “We work in Life Sciences, Clinical, Engineering, IT, and more. Above all, we specialize in people.”

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