This essay discusses the benefits of virtual teams in project success and explains how project managers can mitigate risks in scheduling, resourcing, and budgeting during a crisis, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. It highlights the importance of virtual project management and its impact on productivity, employee retention, and cost savings. The challenges of virtual project management, such as building trust and communication, are also addressed. Additionally, the essay explores the recommendation of maintaining and empowering virtual teams even after a crisis and provides two recommendations for doing so.