Project Director

Parthenon Management Group 

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

Position Title: Project Director 

Reports To: Senior Leader, Grants and Strategic Growth 

Position Overview: Part-Time, 20 hours per week, one-year term, exempt 

Location: Can be local, hybrid, or remote

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We are Solutionaries.  

Parthenon Management Group is an association management company offering management services to professional medical and trade associations. We offer strategic guidance and bring creative solutions with a vision for the future.  

The Project Director (PD) is responsible for overseeing, managing, and performing grant research, grant writing, grant program design and implementation, compliance, consulting, grant communication, and grant reporting. This position reports to the Senior Leader of Grants and Strategic Growth and will work specifically on the National Birth Defects Prevention Network (NBDPN) Surveillance Guidelines Revision Project. The Project Director will provide clear communication of proper rules and regulations as outlined in the NBDPN cooperative agreement, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and ensure that all objectives and deliverables related to the Surveillance Guidelines Revision Project are met as designated by the approved cooperative agreement timeline, in coordination with the NBDPN Executive Director (ED).  

This is a fully grant-funded exempt position, 20 hours per week, with a one-year term set to end on September 29, 2026. This position allows for a flexible work schedule coordinated around weekly and monthly meetings with Subject Matter Experts, NBDPN Board of Directors (BOD), NBDPN Board Officers, and the CDC, as appropriate.  

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, include the following but are not limited to: 

Grant Management 

• Keep NBDPN ED and relevant staff informed about upcoming deadlines and deliverables, thereby ensuring smooth completion of work responsibilities.

• Provide detailed reports to the funders and NBDPN leadership with respect to the organization's progress on the Guidelines Revision Project. 

• The PD will be the subject matter expert (SME) and provide leadership in the execution of the proposed workplan.  

• The PD will oversee and manage the overall Surveillance Guidelines Revision Project with support from the Technical Editor (TE) and ED. 

• The PD is a member of the respective federal cooperative agreement Senior Management Team and works in collaboration with the NBDPN BOD and the ED to execute the activities listed in the CDC grant workplan and other grant areas. 

• The PD is a subject matter expert and coordinates with the ED to develop, implement, and evaluate the network’s program and projects. 

• The PD is expected to sustain steady progress and productivity on the Guidelines revision project to meet the CDC-anticipated target year for completion and publication. 

• The PD will participate in each functional committee meeting and workgroup meetings, when possible, providing insights and suggestions as communications liaison between committees, functional workgroups, and the ED, as applicable. 

• Serve as a liaison to NBDPN partners as applicable. 

• Host revision guidelines webinar and live question & answer session in Spring 2026 with updates on Chapters 1-5. The PD may work with the NBDPN Project Coordinator for webinar support if applicable. 

• The PD will work with the TE to finalize Chapters 1-5. 

• The PD will work with the ED, TE, and CDC to determine the process for the remaining chapters. 

• Participate in the Grant Department for weekly meetings, activities, planning, and initiatives, as applicable. 

• Other duties as assigned by Senior Leader of Grants and Strategic Growth. 

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE 

• Two or more years of previous experience in grant writing, grant management, and cooperative agreements. 

• At minimum, a Master’s degree in Public Health or Public Health Administration, or similar discipline.  

• Understanding public health surveillance best practices. 

• Knowledge of birth defects, surveillance programs, and data collection. 

• Excellent project management skills with experience in overseeing, managing, and supervising administrative projects. 

• Possess excellent organizational skills. 

• Strong command of written and verbal communication. 

• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills. 

• Knowledge of planning and strategizing financial and budgeting issues. 

• Ability to work within a team and provide guidance and support to the NBDPN Grants Department team. 

• Ability to perform a cross-functional team approach and job responsibilities as appropriate. 

• A multi-tasker with a strong ability to work under pressure. 

• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and produce quality results on time with attention to detail. 

• Proficient in using computers with related knowledge of software programs and the Internet. 

• Proficiency in all Microsoft applications is also required. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The Project Director position is in a remote office setting that involves everyday risks or discomforts requiring normal safety precautions. On occasion, the individual must be able to do moderately demanding physical activity such as handling and opening boxes weighing 35-40 pounds, standing, and walking extensively throughout the day. 

BENEFITS 

People come first at PMG. That goes for both our clients and our team members. We are known for our exceptional customer service and work ethics. Our clients are like family to us! But our real family is also a priority. From flexible work schedules, including work-from-home plans, paid volunteer days, profit sharing, and more, PMG takes great care of its team members. 

We are passionate about creating a workplace that promotes and values diversity. We serve associations that are global, multicultural, and diverse, and we want to reflect that inside our walls. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work is just the right thing to do.