Project Manager, Grants (PRN)

Job Summary

The Project Manager is essential to the success of any project as they oversee its execution from inception to completion. They allocate staff for the project and design timelines for completion. They are responsible for creating and maintaining project documentation in order to successfully complete project goals. The Project Manager also manages any changes in project goals and ensures that timelines are not adversely impacted by those changes. Following the completion of the project, they conduct post-project review to identify areas for improvement.

Essential Functions

• Defines project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Defines individual tasks and resources necessary for completion of project, and ensures availability and allocation of resources.
• Creates and maintains project documentation. Develops detailed project plans to monitor and track progress.
• Coordinates with other departments to ensure all aspects of project are compatible with goals.
• Tracks project performance to analyze the successful completion of short, medium, and long term goals and measures project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques. Ensures that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget.
• Implements and manages change when necessary to meet project goals. Ensures that changes in scope, schedule, and cost are accurate by using appropriate verification techniques.
• Prepares and delivers regular project status reports to stakeholders, including senior management.
• Maintains detailed documentation of project progress, decisions, and changes.
• Conducts post-project evaluation and identifies successful and unsuccessful project elements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field required or
• Four (4) plus years of direct experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree required
• 4-6 years of experience in project management or a related role required
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.
• Proficiency with project management software and tools
• Basic financial management skills, including budgeting and resource allocation.
• Knowledge of risk management and mitigation strategies.
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI preferred