Build the Future with Us — EquipmentShare is Hiring a Project Manager, Recruiting Operations

At EquipmentShare, we’re not just filling a role — we’re assembling the best team on the planet to build something that’s never been built before. We’re on a mission to transform an industry that’s been stuck in the past by empowering contractors and communities through innovative technology, real-time support, and a team that truly cares.

We’re hiring a Project Manager, Recruiting Operations for our Corporate HQ in Columbia, MO.  This role offers the flexibility to work on-site in Columbia, MO, or remotely from other locations across the United States.

Salary range $87,000-$118,000 annually. Factors including past experience and location may affect final compensation rate.

We’re looking for someone who’s ready to grow with us, bring energy and drive to their work, and help us build the future of construction. The Senior Project Manager will lead automation, process improvement, and program delivery efforts that support the broader Talent Acquisition (TA) organization. In this role, you’ll be part of the Recruiting Operations team, working behind the scenes to optimize how we attract, assess, and hire top talent. You’ll build scalable, tech-enabled processes that improve both candidate experience and recruiting efficiency. You’ll partner closely with recruiters, coordinators, HR, and People Analytics to streamline workflows, implement automation, and reduce manual work across the hiring lifecycle. As EquipmentShare continues to scale, this role offers clear opportunities for career growth, internal mobility across the People team and beyond, and support for professional development (including pursuing certifications like Lean, Six Sigma, or PMP). If you're passionate about building better systems, driving meaningful change, and growing your career in a high-impact operations role, we’d love to hear from you. 

Primary Responsibilities

Project Management & Execution

• Drive program deliverables and author/share monthly business reviews, weekly reports on recruiting funnel stage metrics, and applicant tracking system (ATS) insights, and others that support the needs of the business.
• Lead recruiting process redesign and continuous improvement efforts to enhance candidate and employee experience, reducing waste and streamlining workflows. This includes defining project scope, timelines, and resource requirements – then taking charge to drive outcomes with effective change management.
• Manages dependencies between multiple projects within a program.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work with teams to develop project charters and roadmaps, earning trust and forging solutions with business owners, technology teams, and other HR partners.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders by communicating clearly, actively listening, and aligning on shared goals.
• Contributes to business development and negotiates with internal clients.

Communication & Reporting

• Handles executive-level communication and stakeholder management.
• Own selected TA team communications, such as Monthly Business Reviews, Recruiting status reports, and other deliverables that share key performance indicators (KPIs).

Operational Excellence & Problem Solving

• Maintain an operational mindset to ensure daily workflows stay on track in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Apply structured problem-solving techniques, drawing on Lean and project management principles to design efficient, scalable recruiting processes.
• Take ownership in removing workflow bottlenecks, prioritizing competing initiatives with sound judgment, and mentoring team members where applicable.
• Continuously measure and analyze recruiting operations to identify areas for improvement, using a customer-obsessed mindset to develop scalable, data-informed solutions.
• Navigate and resolve complex or ambiguous recruiting processes, proactively addressing issues and driving resolution in coordination with the broader TA and HR teams.
• Provides high-level strategic oversight and guidance to scale operational results.

Why EquipmentShare?

Because we do things differently — and we think you’ll feel it from day one. We’re a people-first company powered by cutting-edge technology. That means our proprietary T3 platform doesn’t just run our business — it also makes your job easier, safer, and more connected. Whether you’re behind the wheel, under the hood, leading a branch, or closin