Job Description

Artemis Connection is a strategic management consultancy working across the for-profit, public and social sectors. We help clients around the world identify their most pressing strategic issues and we staff teams of strategy consultants to roll up their sleeves and deliver impact. We are passionate about helping innovative and entrepreneurial leaders reach their goals through a customized project-based approach, typically focused around:

• Bespoke Innovation, Sales, and Marketing Strategy
• Purpose driven Transformation including M&A and PMI
• Embedded Strategy and Operations roles

Our founder is Christy Johnson, an entrepreneur, educator, and former McKinsey Engagement Manager. Our advisors include HR officers, executive coaches, academics, entrepreneurs, and neuroscientists. Our team is made up of seasoned consultants, trained at organizations such as McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Bain, Big 4 Strategy,, and elite educational institutions.

Role: Project Manager to Drive Process Discipline, Governance, and Growth, Mergers & Acquisitions Support (Salt Lake City, UT-Based)

We are seeking an experienced  Project Manager to support a telecom client focused on strengthening process discipline, governance, and evaluating growth opportunities. The role will involve driving structure, execution, and clear communication across the project lifecycle, with light M&A screening responsibilities.

The successful candidate will act as a key driver of operational rigor, ensuring that governance frameworks are followed, while also providing insight into what “good” looks like both in day-to-day operations and in potential M&A scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Process Discipline & Governance
  • Establish and reinforce structured project management practices.
  • Develop governance frameworks to ensure decision-making is timely, transparent, and well-documented.
  • Monitor progress and maintain accountability across stakeholders.
• Operational Excellence
  • Demonstrate and embed best practices in operations.
  • Provide clear frameworks and benchmarks for operational performance.
  • Ensure the client team understands and adopts practices that support long-term sustainability.
• Growth & M&A Screening
  • Support screening of growth and M&A opportunities to evaluate potential strategic fits.
  • Provide perspective on what “good” could look like operationally in an M&A scenario.
  • Synthesize findings into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Communication & Execution
  • Act as a hub for project communication, ensuring clarity and alignment across teams.
  • Present findings, recommendations, and status updates to stakeholders.
  • Build trust through disciplined execution and proactive problem solving.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in  project management, PMO leadership, or strategy execution .
• Strong background in  process discipline, governance, and operational rigor .
• Familiarity with  M&A screening and  growth strategy evaluation preferred.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Prior telecom experience and understanding of the local Eugene, OR telecom landscape a plus.
• Ideally located in Salt Lake City, UT, or willing to travel.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5-7 years Program/Project Management experience
• PMP certification preferred
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions preferred

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