JOB SUMMARY
The Project Manager I is responsible for organizing and leading teams for small to moderately complex projects to ensure timely and accurate completion of project tasks and goals. This includes managing the project scope, timeline, budget and resources, as well as providing leadership and guidance to project team members.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
Create project plans/timelines. Work independently on meeting project goals.
Develops project plans to ensure feasibility of project with proper resourcing and effective change management.
Establishes project deliverables and timeframes and holds project team accountable for completion, keeping in mind both short-term and long-term objectives. Establishes clear project charter, team roles, responsibilities and accountabilities to ensure success of project. Prepares and presents project scope document and achieves agreement on project parameters and objectives. Receives approvals at each phase of project.
Manages projects to ensure quality and timely achievement of project deliverables and objectives.
Prepares and maintains project documentation, including project plans, schedules, budgets and status reports.
Communicates task assignments and due dates in a clear, professional and timely manner. Manages work plan and project tasks to meet committed time frames and project milestones.
Monitors project status, resolves risks, issues, action items and decisions in a timely manner and escalates to leadership for support when needed.
Facilitates team meetings to discuss project progress and contribute to preparation of project presentations related to research studies.
Serves as a contact to leadership and key stakeholders to report project progress and to assist with problem resolution.
Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project success.
Maintains business operations and applications knowledge level to provide required information as needed.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
Bachelor's degree in Healthcare, Social Work or health related field preferred
Masters in Social Work (MSW) with Community and Administrative (CAP) focus preferred
Interest in mental health
Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills
Excellent communication (verbal and written), leadership, and problem-solving skills
Aptitude for quickly understanding and documenting new processes and technical concepts
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the project team and stakeholders
Strong organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking
Ability to balance demands and response to time constraints
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and collaboration tools
BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package includes the following
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
- EXPERIENCE - 3 Years of Experience