Project Manager - Strategic Initiatives
The Project Manager – Strategic Initiatives serves as a project coordinator and thought partner to the Chief of Staff on key organizational priorities and projects to advance the mission and vision of the Carole Robertson Center for Learning. This role works with the Chief of Staff and other leadership team members to execute and manage high-priority, cross-functional projects. The Project Manager will play a key role in the implementation of the Carole Robertson Center’s strategic plan, monitoring the organization’s impact and progress toward goals through performance indicators and dashboards, and will assist with additional projects as determined by the Chief of Staff. This individual will also provide administrative support to advance the work of the Carole Robertson Center for Learning’s Board of Directors.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY TASKS
- Manage cross-functional project groups, including projects dedicated, but not limited, to the Center’s strategic plan, major grants, budget planning, programmatic expansion, and special event execution.
- Develop dashboards to track and measure progress, specifically related to executive team-led initiatives and projects and the organization’s strategic plan.
- Manage relationships and coordination within internal teams to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Assist in research of topics, analysis of data, and preparation of briefs, memos, or other written materials or presentations for Chief of Staff and/or CEO.
- Support the work of the Board of Directors of the Center by driving the preparation and assembly of Board meeting packets, managing the upkeep of critical Board records, maintaining the Board portal for file and information sharing, and taking Board meeting or committee minutes as needed.
- Staff meetings and advisory groups that involve executive team participation, including planning agendas and materials, and coordinating follow through.
- Support scheduling, planning, staffing, and executing of CEO-led events, Board meetings, and other councils/committees that the CEO serves on.
- Work with the executive team and staff from all departments to move the organization’s strategic priorities and objectives forward.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college/university in social services, education or related field
- Minimum 3 – 5 years of related experience
- Minimum two years of experience working in a mission-driven organization in a role supporting senior management
- Some knowledge of early learning and youth development programming, and human services government contracts preferred
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills with an attention to detail and understanding of the high expectations in staffing senior leadership and volunteer boards
- Previous experience coordinating internal resources and third parties/vendors for flawless execution of projects
- Demonstrated experience in managing “upward” among senior leadership, understanding strengths and areas where support is needed, and anticipating their needs.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and priorities
- Ability to relate to diverse constituents and serve as a strong team collaborator
- Ability to prioritize and communicate to team members key objectives and tactics necessary to achieve organizational goals
- Sound decision-making and initiative-taking skills
- Proven experience in project management within agile environment
- Strong analytical skills and demonstrated ability to read, understand, and implement against organizational and project-level budgets
- High level of proficiency in technology, including Microsoft Office and virtual meeting technology
- Unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Exudes positivity, compassion, and care in every facet of the role