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Project Lifecycle Lead
**Project Lifecycle Lead**
**Anywhere**
**Type:** Consulting
**Category:** Program/Project Management
**Industry:** Insurance
**Workplace Type:** Remote
**Reference ID:** JN -062026-107599
**Date Posted:** 06/24/2026
**Shortcut:** http://careers.eliassen.com/xUlvsV
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**Description:**
Remote
Our client has exited SAFe and adopted a Project Lifecycle framework that exists but requires operationalization. The Project Lifecycle Lead will embed with IT delivery teams to translate the framework into daily practice across Solution Design & Delivery and Delivery organizations. This role will drive execution, produce artifacts, align Jira configuration to PLC gates, and establish intake, reporting, release planning, and resource planning standards so leadership gains consistent, real-time visibility.
_We can facilitate w2 and corp-to-corp consultants. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance._
Rate: $130.00 to $120.00/hr. w2
**Responsibilities:**
+ Conduct structured discovery of existing PLC framework documentation, templates, and RACI.
+ Identify gaps between the documented framework and current practices and define closure steps.
+ Lead working sessions with project managers, scrum engineers, and delivery leads to validate the framework against live projects.
+ Develop and maintain a PLC Playbook with practical day-to-day PM guidance across SaaS, data implementations, enhancements, and break/fix in an SDLC-Agile hybrid model.
+ Define deliverable expectations by role and project type across phase gates.
+ Coordinate with the Jira rebuild team to reflect PLC phase gates and workflow standards in Jira.
+ Design and stand up a project management function for governance, reporting, and planning consistency across IT delivery.
+ Establish standard project intake and status reporting tied to PLC stage gates, including health, milestones, risks, and blockers.
+ Build or adapt release planning and dependency management aligned to Scrum and Kanban.
+ Develop a resource planning model to flex contractor and SI support based on demand.
+ Maintain regular cadence with senior stakeholders and surface issues early.
+ Coordinate closely with the Jira rebuild lead to keep tooling and process in sync.
+ Interface with the strategic PMO at the defined boundary focused on IT project delivery.
+ Support the Delivery Lead in executive status reporting.
**Experience Requirements:**
+ 8+ years in project management, PMO leadership, or delivery governance within an IT delivery organization.
+ Proven experience operationalizing an existing project management framework or PMO function.
+ Strong working knowledge of SDLC delivery in an Agile hybrid environment.
+ Experience developing PM playbooks, onboarding guides, and role-based delivery expectations.
+ Ability to drive adoption of a process or framework with a skeptical or resistant audience.
+ Experience working across multiple delivery organizations with interdependent teams and shared resources.
+ Preferred: Insurance or regulated financial services background.
+ Preferred: Experience in post-SAFe transition environments.
+ Preferred: Familiarity with Jira and PLC-Jira integration.
+ Preferred: Experience with embedded delivery and knowledge transfer to internal teams.
**_Recruitment Transparency Notice_**
**_Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening_** **_and hiring_** **_process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (_** **_noreply@eliassen.com_** **_, 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group's use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process._**
_Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range._
_W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality._
_If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:_
_· When you work with Eliassen Group, all email communication will come from an Eliassen.com address, never Gmail, Yahoo, etc._
_· Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group._
_If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact_ _fraud@eliassen.com_ _._
_About Eliassen Group:_
_Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients' capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve._
_Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws._
_Don't miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!_
**Anywhere**
**Type:** Consulting
**Category:** Program/Project Management
**Industry:** Insurance
**Workplace Type:** Remote
**Reference ID:** JN -062026-107599
**Date Posted:** 06/24/2026
**Shortcut:** http://careers.eliassen.com/xUlvsV
+ Description
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**Description:**
Remote
Our client has exited SAFe and adopted a Project Lifecycle framework that exists but requires operationalization. The Project Lifecycle Lead will embed with IT delivery teams to translate the framework into daily practice across Solution Design & Delivery and Delivery organizations. This role will drive execution, produce artifacts, align Jira configuration to PLC gates, and establish intake, reporting, release planning, and resource planning standards so leadership gains consistent, real-time visibility.
_We can facilitate w2 and corp-to-corp consultants. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance._
Rate: $130.00 to $120.00/hr. w2
**Responsibilities:**
+ Conduct structured discovery of existing PLC framework documentation, templates, and RACI.
+ Identify gaps between the documented framework and current practices and define closure steps.
+ Lead working sessions with project managers, scrum engineers, and delivery leads to validate the framework against live projects.
+ Develop and maintain a PLC Playbook with practical day-to-day PM guidance across SaaS, data implementations, enhancements, and break/fix in an SDLC-Agile hybrid model.
+ Define deliverable expectations by role and project type across phase gates.
+ Coordinate with the Jira rebuild team to reflect PLC phase gates and workflow standards in Jira.
+ Design and stand up a project management function for governance, reporting, and planning consistency across IT delivery.
+ Establish standard project intake and status reporting tied to PLC stage gates, including health, milestones, risks, and blockers.
+ Build or adapt release planning and dependency management aligned to Scrum and Kanban.
+ Develop a resource planning model to flex contractor and SI support based on demand.
+ Maintain regular cadence with senior stakeholders and surface issues early.
+ Coordinate closely with the Jira rebuild lead to keep tooling and process in sync.
+ Interface with the strategic PMO at the defined boundary focused on IT project delivery.
+ Support the Delivery Lead in executive status reporting.
**Experience Requirements:**
+ 8+ years in project management, PMO leadership, or delivery governance within an IT delivery organization.
+ Proven experience operationalizing an existing project management framework or PMO function.
+ Strong working knowledge of SDLC delivery in an Agile hybrid environment.
+ Experience developing PM playbooks, onboarding guides, and role-based delivery expectations.
+ Ability to drive adoption of a process or framework with a skeptical or resistant audience.
+ Experience working across multiple delivery organizations with interdependent teams and shared resources.
+ Preferred: Insurance or regulated financial services background.
+ Preferred: Experience in post-SAFe transition environments.
+ Preferred: Familiarity with Jira and PLC-Jira integration.
+ Preferred: Experience with embedded delivery and knowledge transfer to internal teams.
**_Recruitment Transparency Notice_**
**_Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening_** **_and hiring_** **_process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (_** **_noreply@eliassen.com_** **_, 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group's use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process._**
_Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range._
_W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality._
_If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:_
_· When you work with Eliassen Group, all email communication will come from an Eliassen.com address, never Gmail, Yahoo, etc._
_· Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group._
_If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact_ _fraud@eliassen.com_ _._
_About Eliassen Group:_
_Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients' capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve._
_Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws._
_Don't miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!_
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