Pearl Talent

Join to apply for the Pearl Talent - Project Manager - I014 role at Pearl. Job Position: Recruitment / Talent Marketplace / B2B Services. Work Arrangement: Fully Remote. Job Type: Full-time. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST (40 hours per week). Locations: LATAM, Philippines. 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. We’re looking for the sharpest, hungriest candidates who can consistently grow and work with us for many years. Candidates we’ve hired have been flown out to the US and EU to work with our clients and even promoted to roles that match onshore positions. Role Overview We are hiring a Project Manager to serve as the single owner of project execution and visibility across Pearl. The role exists to create clarity, momentum, and accountability across all projects—ensuring work moves forward smoothly, stakeholders have visibility, and founders can focus on strategy rather than day‑to‑day execution. You will manage the project management system, dashboards, and cadences, structuring projects, tasks, and initiatives so ownership is clear and blockers are surfaced early. This role is highly cross‑functional, working with directors, recruitment teams, and project owners to ensure all initiatives—from recruitment projects to internal operations—are executed efficiently. The ideal candidate thrives in high‑ambiguity environments, enjoys systematizing workflows, and drives results through structured project management. In This Role, You Will Remove operational load from the founders so they can focus on strategy Align multiple recruitment and internal projects to move forward efficiently Increase visibility, reporting discipline, and accountability across teams Improve operational workflows, ensuring clear ownership and faster decision‑making Contribute directly to scaling Pearl’s recruitment and project management systems 1. Project Ownership & Accountability – 30% Own Pearl’s project management dashboard (Notion or equivalent) Hold project owners and managers accountable to next steps and timelines Ensure clear ownership, milestones, and measurable progress for all projects Report blockers, risks, and delays to leadership accurately and promptly 2. Project Structuring & Best Practices – 20% Implement and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and project documentation Differentiate between projects, tasks, and short‑term initiatives for clarity Maintain organized project flows for easy updates and team visibility Adjust frameworks to fit varying project speeds across teams 3. Recruitment Project Management – 30% Manage 7–8+ active recruitment projects simultaneously Track 60+ open requisitions to ensure forward progress Run structured project check‑ins (sync and async) Partner with team members to unblock initiatives and maintain momentum 4. Founder & Leadership Support – 10% Take over day‑to‑day project execution previously managed by founders Escalate only issues that require leadership input Provide concise, actionable updates to directors and leadership 5. Process Optimization & Reporting – 10% Revamp and maintain project dashboards and reporting cadences Improve ease of use for managers to track progress and report effectively Support internal training for managers and project owners to own projects end‑to‑end Requirements Must‑Haves (Required) 3+ years of experience in project management or operations (startup experience preferred) Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects Strong experience with dashboards, trackers, and project documentation Deep understanding of WBS, project flows, and execution frameworks High ownership mentality with strong follow‑through Ability to hold senior stakeholders accountable Clear and direct communicator Comfortable in fast‑moving, high‑ambiguity environments Nice‑to‑Haves (Preferred) Experience in recruitment, RPO, or talent operations Familiarity with Notion, Asana, Airtable, or similar tools Experience training managers on project ownership Background in process improvement or automation Tools Proficiency – Must‑Haves (Required) Notion, Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom Tools Proficiency – Nice‑to‑Haves (Preferred) Asana, Airtable, Trello Benefits What You’ll Gain Monthly performance bonus Fully remote, forever Annual team retreat Unlimited PTO Real‑world experience in recruitment marketing and sourcing Behind‑the‑scenes look at how we connect people with opportunities A supportive team that values your growth and ideas Ready to Join Us? If you’re hungry to lead, build, and scale—and you’ve done it before—then this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Apply now and help us build the world’s best recruitment team #J-18808-Ljbffr