Project Manager - REMOTE - AP

Position: Project Manager - REMOTE - AP005
Department:
Operations
Work Arrangement:
Remote
Job Type: Independent Contractor, Full Time

Work Schedule:

US Time Zone (candidate expected to be flexible with the client's preference)
Locations:
Philippines, LATAM, South Africa, Kenya, and other remote regions with excellent English communication skills
About Pearl Talent Pearl works with the top 1% of candidates from around the world and connects them with the best startups in the US and EU. Our clients have raised over $5B in aggregate and are backed by companies like OpenAI, a16z, and Founders Fund. They're looking for the sharpest, hungriest candidates who they can consistently promote and work with over many years.

Candidates we've hired have been flown out to the US and EU to work with their clients, and even promoted to roles that match folks onshore in the US.
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Why Work with Us?
At Pearl, we're not just another recruiting firm—we connect you with exceptional opportunities to work alongside visionary US and EU founders. Our focus is on placing you in roles where you can grow, be challenged, and build long-term, meaningful careers.

Role Overview
The Project Manager is responsible for driving end-to-end project execution, ensuring timelines, deliverables, data, and stakeholder coordination stay tightly aligned across multiple concurrent initiatives. This role blends hands‑on project coordination with operational rigor—owning workflows, trackers, documentation, and communication so that projects move forward smoothly without dropped details.
You will act as the central execution hub, coordinating across teams, maintaining system hygiene, and proactively resolving blockers. This role is ideal for highly organized operators who thrive in fast‑paced environments, enjoy managing complexity, and take pride in flawless execution and follow‑through.
Your Impact
Your work will ensure projects are delivered on time, on scope, and with clarity. By maintaining clean systems, structured workflows, and proactive communication, you’ll prevent delays, reduce friction, and provide leadership with accurate visibility into progress. Your templates, documentation, and execution discipline will create scalable processes that enable teams to operate more efficiently and consistently.
Core Responsibilities
Project Coordination & Execution (35%)

Manage projects from initiation through completion across multiple work streams
Track milestones, timelines, dependencies, and deliverables
Follow up on action items and ensure closure
Execute pre‑project and launch checklists to ensure readiness
Monitor project status daily and flag risks or blockers early
Ensure smooth handoffs between phases and stakeholders
Maintain clear ownership and accountability for tasks
Drive projects to completion with minimal supervision

CRM & Data Management (20%)

Maintain high‑quality CRM hygiene in Hub Spot or similar platforms
Update records, pipelines, trackers, and project statuses accurately
Manage reporting documents, trackers, and dashboards
Ensure data accuracy across spreadsheets and systems
Clean, deduplicate, and organize records consistently
Support leadership with reliable data and reporting

Stakeholder Coordination & Communication (20%)

Serve as point of contact for project‑related coordination
Schedule meetings, manage logistics, and handle follow‑ups
Maintain professional communication with internal and external stakeholders
Prepare agendas, summaries, and project documentation
Coordinate vendors and external partners as needed
Ensure stakeholders are aligned and informed throughout the project lifecycle

Process Documentation & Template Management (15%)

Create and maintain SOPs, checklists, and project templates
Build reusable decks, trackers, and documentation
QA deliverables before submission or stakeholder review
Identify recurring bottlenecks and standardize solutions
Maintain organized template libraries and version control
Document best practices and lessons learned

Research & Administrative Support (10%)

Conduct market, client, or competitive research as needed
Prepare reports, briefs, and presentations
Support light financial or…