Remote Principal Process Manager Jobs
Remote principal process manager jobs are actively hiring across the U.S. at remote-first firms and distributed teams in sectors like technology, healthcare, and financial services. Employers hiring remotely right now include FormFactor, NVIDIA, and Parsons. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Description:
Principal Process Engineer – Wastewater Systems - Los Angeles, CA
OPPORTUNITY :
The Wastewater Principal Process Engineer provides technical leadership and project management accountability for process engineering in the delivery of capital projects and engineering services for wastewater treatment facilities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- The qualified candidate will work effectively on water and wastewater engineering capital project teams, as well as other project related cross-functional teams with representatives from divisions throughout the organization.
- Primary responsibility will be providing process engineering services on client with projects mainly in Southern California but may involve travel to other parts of the State as well.
- Primary responsibility will be providing process engineering services on client with projects in mainly in Southern California but may involve travel to other parts of California as well
- Experience in the planning and execution of projects: including project approach and resource needs, options analysis, process and equipment design, engineering document development, and system ownership through the project delivery phases of plan, design, procure, construct, and commissioning
- Areas of expertise could include process experience for complex capital projects within the water and wastewater treatment, and water reuse, area including conventional wastewater treatment processes, membrane bioreactors (MBR), reverse osmosis desalination and brackish water treatment, UV, Ozone and other advanced water and wastewater treatment processes.
- The senior project/process engineer is expected to be an effective communicator of ideas, project goals and results. With minimal supervision, is expected to make presentations and updates to senior management and in broader forums both internal and external to Parsons.
- Contributions are integral to the success of projects and the achievement of both technical and organizational objectives. Strong technical leadership, collaboration, and sound business value based prioritization and problem solving skills.
- Travel may be required to meet business needs.
The successful candidate will also provide additional design expertise for conventional and advanced wastewater treatment systems, including membrane, biosolids, odor control, pumping, blower and various systems.
REQUIREMENTS:
- B.S. in Civil /Environmental or Chemical / Engineering or a related Degree with 7 + years or more in the water and wastewater industry of which involved process design, process performance analysis, or process engineering services for projects.
- Experience with municipal wastewater systems is essential
- Professional Engineer (PE) registration is desirable, but not required
- Potential to perform in a lead capacity, excellent written and oral communications skills, and a familiarity with state-of-the art industry practices and regulations.
- Must also possess a solid knowledge of process technology
Security Clearance Requirement:
None This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next! Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00 We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle! This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled. Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS
Financial Wellness
We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.
Work Life Harmony
Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.
Career Development
We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.
Veteran Support
We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.
Mind & Body
At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.
Health
Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.
Job Description:
Principal Process Engineer – Wastewater Systems - Los Angeles, CA
OPPORTUNITY :
The Wastewater Principal Process Engineer provides technical leadership and project management accountability for process engineering in the delivery of capital projects and engineering services for wastewater treatment facilities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- The qualified candidate will work effectively on water and wastewater engineering capital project teams, as well as other project related cross-functional teams with representatives from divisions throughout the organization.
- Primary responsibility will be providing process engineering services on client with projects mainly in Southern California but may involve travel to other parts of the State as well.
- Primary responsibility will be providing process engineering services on client with projects in mainly in Southern California but may involve travel to other parts of California as well
- Experience in the planning and execution of projects: including project approach and resource needs, options analysis, process and equipment design, engineering document development, and system ownership through the project delivery phases of plan, design, procure, construct, and commissioning
- Areas of expertise could include process experience for complex capital projects within the water and wastewater treatment, and water reuse, area including conventional wastewater treatment processes, membrane bioreactors (MBR), reverse osmosis desalination and brackish water treatment, UV, Ozone and other advanced water and wastewater treatment processes.
- The senior project/process engineer is expected to be an effective communicator of ideas, project goals and results. With minimal supervision, is expected to make presentations and updates to senior management and in broader forums both internal and external to Parsons.
- Contributions are integral to the success of projects and the achievement of both technical and organizational objectives. Strong technical leadership, collaboration, and sound business value based prioritization and problem solving skills.
- Travel may be required to meet business needs.
The successful candidate will also provide additional design expertise for conventional and advanced wastewater treatment systems, including membrane, biosolids, odor control, pumping, blower and various systems.
REQUIREMENTS:
- B.S. in Civil /Environmental or Chemical / Engineering or a related Degree with 7 + years or more in the water and wastewater industry of which involved process design, process performance analysis, or process engineering services for projects.
- Experience with municipal wastewater systems is essential
- Professional Engineer (PE) registration is desirable, but not required
- Potential to perform in a lead capacity, excellent written and oral communications skills, and a familiarity with state-of-the art industry practices and regulations.
- Must also possess a solid knowledge of process technology
Security Clearance Requirement:
None This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next! Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00 We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle! This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled. Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS
Financial Wellness
We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.
Work Life Harmony
Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.
Career Development
We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.
Veteran Support
We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.
Mind & Body
At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.
Health
Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote principal process manager jobs.
- 7 or more years of process improvement or operational excellence experience
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification strongly preferred
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects from definition to sustainment
- Experience with process mapping tools such as Visio or similar diagramming software
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, operations, or a related field
- Proficiency with data analysis tools including Excel, Minitab, or SQL
Tips for Your Remote Principal Process Manager Job Search
Prove your async communication skills upfront
Remote principal process manager roles require driving alignment without in-person meetings. Include writing samples, process documentation, or async stakeholder updates in your application materials to show you can move complex work forward through written communication alone.
Highlight distributed team process wins
Remote employers want evidence you've improved processes across teams that don't share an office. Quantify outcomes from initiatives you managed across multiple time zones or departments, and name the collaboration tools you used to keep stakeholders aligned and projects on schedule.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote principal process manager openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through location-dependent listings.
Signal remote readiness in your resume summary
Add a one-sentence remote work statement to your resume summary that calls out async collaboration, distributed team experience, or remote project management. Remote hiring managers scan for these signals early, and a summary that speaks to remote work directly gets more attention than a generic one.
Remote Principal Process Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote principal process manager job?
Target remote-first companies and distributed teams in technology, healthcare, and operations-heavy industries, as these organizations hire principal process managers remotely most consistently. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, strong async written communication, and the ability to drive cross-functional process improvements without in-person oversight. Candidates who can demonstrate measurable process outcomes, proficiency with collaboration tools like Jira or Confluence, and a history of managing complex initiatives independently have a clear edge.
Which companies hire remote principal process managers?
Companies hiring remote principal process managers right now include FormFactor, NVIDIA, and Parsons, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote openings for this role are most common at remote-first technology firms, large distributed enterprises, and organizations in healthcare and financial services that run operations across multiple locations.
Can you get a remote principal process manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles at the principal level are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one with minimal hand-holding. Your strongest path is building process improvement projects you can point to, earning a Lean, Six Sigma, or PMP credential, and targeting smaller remote-first companies or startups where demonstrated initiative and async communication skills carry more weight than years on a resume.
Do you need a degree for remote principal process manager jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers care more about demonstrated process improvement results and relevant certifications like PMP, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, or Black Belt than a specific degree. A portfolio showing measurable operational wins, strong written communication for async environments, and experience driving cross-functional change remotely can outweigh a lack of formal education for the right employer.
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