Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manage

Pay: $105,000 – $145,000 annually (based on experience)
Location: Cumberland, RI

Option to telecommute upon eligibility

Grounded in the mission of the Sisters of Mercy—to serve with compassion and respond to the needs of those who are poor, sick, and uneducated—the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas (SMA), Inc. seeks a skilled and mission-driven Project Manager to join the Institute Chief Operating Officer (ICOO) Office.

Sustained and inspired by their relationship with God and one another, the employees of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas carry forward the mission by extending compassion and mercy to others, practicing and encouraging social justice, and striving to live mercifully in all they do.

Job Purpose

The Project Manager will play a key role in managing cross-functional projects and programs affecting the Institute and SMA, Inc. operations and organizational infrastructure. Reporting to the Institute Chief Operating Officer (ICOO), this role bridges multiple departments and stakeholders—both internal and external—to define, execute, and deliver complex initiatives that align with the organization’s strategic goals.

This is a hands-on position responsible for both project management and analytical functions, including data collection and integrity, financial analysis, reporting, task force coordination, and communication. The Project Manager will represent the ICOO Office while modeling the values and philosophy of Institute leadership.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables under the direction of the ICOO.
• Collect and analyze relevant data, metrics, and financial information to guide decision-making.
• Estimate resource requirements and manage them efficiently.
• Apply structured project management methodologies, including Lean or Six Sigma approaches.
• Develop and finalize related policies and procedures in SMA format.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration, training, and communications across departments.
• Create standardized reports and dashboards that track progress, accountability, and outcomes.
• Support ICOO meetings and presentations, preparing materials and analysis as needed.
• Manage vendor contracts, monitor project budgets, and ensure compliance with organizational standards.
• Utilize change management and process improvement techniques to achieve results.
• Participate in building a positive, mission-aligned team culture.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, information technology, business, healthcare management, or related field.
• At least six years of experience in project management and/or business or functional analysis in a complex organization.
• Proven experience managing administrative projects across broad geographies.
• Strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience applying process redesign methods (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, and project management tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently with discretion and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills, with a strong service orientation.

Preferred:

• Project Management Certification (PMP), Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt.
• Master’s degree in business, healthcare, or public administration.
• Experience in not-for-profit or faith-based organizations.
• Understanding of Catholic structures and the traditions of the Sisters of Mercy.

Additional Information

• Ability to work remotely and travel occasionally to SMA offices as needed.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and self-motivation.
• Ability to foster collaboration and maintain composure in dynamic environments.
• Up-to-date résumé required for consideration.

Join Us
If you are inspired by mission-driven work and thrive in collaborative, purpose-centered environments, we invite you to apply and help advance the mission of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $105,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $105,000 - $145,000