Project Manager – establishment of a New Legal Entity – US Region

Remote from: Poland
Annual salary: Undisclosed
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Department: Product & Operations
Employment type: Full Time,
Job posted: 17 Jun 2025
Apply before: 17 Jul 2025
Experience level: Senior
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We are seeking a senior-level Project Manager to lead the establishment of a New Legal Entity in the United States. This strategic and complex initiative is part of a global effort. Full availability required during US time zone working hours is required.

This role is mission-critical for our client's organizational growth and carries high visibility. It demands both strategic oversight and hands-on project coordination – from creating documentation and slides to monitoring every project milestone. The ideal candidate will be highly structured, dependable, and capable of navigating sensitive, cross-regional challenges with professionalism and precision.

Requirements

YOU WILL

Lead end-to-end execution of the NLE project in the US region
Collaborate with internal PM to align efforts across both NLE workstreams
Coordinate cross-functional project teams (Finance, IT, HR, Legal, etc.)
Define project scope, deliverables, critical paths, dependencies, and resource requirements
Establish and drive Ways of Working (WoW) for the project team and stakeholders
Organize and lead core team meetings, SteerCo sessions, and follow-ups
Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies
Monitor project health and ensure delivery against quality standards
Lead planning and oversight of User Acceptance Testing (UAT) – involving 60–70 participants
Prepare progress updates, documentation, and presentation materials for leadership
Identify and manage interdependencies across legal, systems, and compliance areas
Support or lead change management initiatives as needed

YOU NEED

Proven experience in setting up new legal entities, with a clear understanding of all phases and deliverables
Strong leadership skills and hands-on delivery capability required
Strong methodical and detail-oriented approach – the project requires meticulous tracking and structure
Experience in leading large-scale UAT processes, including participant coordination and monitoring
Solid knowledge of SAP systems and HR processes related to legal entity setup
Familiarity with corporate support functions and their role in establishing a new entity (e.g., payroll, accounting, IT systems)
Demonstrated expertise in stakeholder engagement, including with senior leadership
Ability to manage timelines, risks, budgets, and ensure overall delivery quality
Skilled in coordinating cross-functional teams across multiple time zones
Experience with change management and transition planning will be an advantage
Strong communication and presentation skills (slide preparation, status reports)

Benefits

Flexible Work Arrangements: Offer adaptable schedules to maintain work-life balance.
We work Remotely: Allow you to perform from any location.
Contract Flexibility: Meet individual preferences with multiple contract models, including employment contract and B2B agreements.
Attractive Rewards System: Recognize commitment and effort with generous rewards structure.
Sport Card Benefit: Encourage fitness and wellness with access to multiple sports facilities.
Private medical care: Prioritize employee health with private world-class medical care.
Life Insurance: Ensure financial security and preparedness for the future with a robust life insurance plan.
Employee Referral Program: Recognize talent acquisition contributions with a rewarding referral program.