Project Manager - Contractor

NEXUS is IDC’s AI-integrated research production operating model. It modernizes how IDC research is created across roughly 35+ document types, spanning production planning and capacity, content and workflow execution, and downstream consumption and distribution. Delivery runs in sprints, with parallel pods working document types simultaneously against fixed publication commitments.

The program combines internal teams (process design, business rules, change and communications, training and enablement, data engineering) with an external development partner and a distributed delivery model across US, Europe, and APAC time zones.

• Maintain the integrated Nexus program plan across assigned workstreams.
• Coordinate milestones, timelines, and deliverables across multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Ensure workstream plans remain synchronized and aligned to overall program objectives.
• Track critical path activities and identify schedule impacts early.

• Run the operating rhythm: sprint planning, standups, working sessions, cross-pod syncs, and sprint close.
• Coordinate cross-functional execution.
• Facilitate communication across teams and ensure ownership of deliverables and next steps
• Coordinate activities with internal teams and external development partners

• Support the Nexus operating cadence by coordinating:
• Sprint Planning, Weekly Delivery Reviews, Cross-functional Working Sessions, Dependency Reviews, Sprint Close Activities
• Track sprint commitments and follow-up actions to keep delivery on schedule.

• Maintain program tracking (dependencies, risks, issues, decisions, action items).
• Ensure every item has an owner, due date, and mitigation plan

• Prepare regular program reporting.
• Communicate program status clearly across sponsors, workstream leads, and project teams.

• 5–8 years of program or project management experience
• Experience coordinating multiple cross-functional initiatives simultaneously
• Strong planning, organization, and follow-up skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience facilitating meetings and driving action items to completion
• Strong dependency and schedule management skills
• Ability to influence teams without direct authority
• Experience working in Agile or sprint-based delivery environments
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Coda, Jira, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or similar
• Remote but must work in the Eastern Time Zone
• 10-15% travel

• Experience supporting enterprise transformation or technology implementation programs
• Exposure to AI, workflow automation, digital products, or software delivery
• Experience coordinating distributed teams across multiple time zones
• Experience preparing executive-level reporting and dashboards
• Familiarity with data integration or enterprise platforms is a plus

• Be highly organized and detail-oriented
• Thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments
• Build strong relationships across functional teams
• Follow through relentlessly on commitments
• Be proactive in identifying risks and resolving issues
• Communicate clearly and concisely with both technical and business stakeholders
• Bring structure and accountability to complex, cross-functional programs