Project Manager

About This Role

Serve as a portfolio manager to refine program management practices and lead specific programs for a large non-profit organization. This role involves creating and managing integrated plans for new operational strategies and identifying process optimizations.

Responsibilities

• Complete core project management deliverables including status reports, project planning, and issue/risk management
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with business and technology teams
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets, managing interdependencies and critical path milestones
• Identify and mitigate risks and proactively resolve issues, escalating when necessary
• Gain understanding of internal processes through current state mapping and identify future process optimizations
• Identify and drive change management efforts to support program implementation
• Build relationships and collaborate effectively cross-functionally, influencing and building consensus across groups
• Maintain strong attention to detail and a personal work ethic, working well under pressure and making deadlines
• Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership and accountability for initiative success
• Solicit feedback and gain buy-in from senior leaders and key stakeholders

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS)
• Certification in project management (e.g., CAPM, PMP, or Agile certifications)
• Minimum of 10 years of Program and Project Management experience
• Specific focus on Business and Operations, Change Management, Process Mapping, Training, team coordination
• Ability to develop an integrated project plan across multiple workstreams and drive project delivery
• Ability to synthesize large volumes of data and results/reports into actionable recommendations
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively cross-functionally and with executive-level audience
• Ability to influence and build consensus across disparate groups
• Ability to work well under pressure, handle multiple priorities, and make deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and personal work ethic
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS)
• A minimum of 10 years of Program and Project Management experience

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