Project Manager

$70,000 - $85,000/Yr

Merakey - Lafayette Hill, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Lafayette Hill, PA

5,001-10,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Project Manager will be responsible for planning and overseeing projects within the Project Management Office (PMO) at Merakey. This role involves ensuring projects are completed on time and meet specified requirements, while also facilitating communication among stakeholders and managing project resources effectively. The position is primarily remote with some office time required, and the successful candidate will report directly to the Director of the PMO.

Responsibilities

• Lead the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of Enterprise Projects and Strategic Initiatives.
• Facilitate the requirements of project scope, goals, tasks, and resource obligations.
• Resolve or assist in the resolution of conflicts within and between projects or operational areas.
• Develop methods to monitor project progress and provide solution-focused resolutions if necessary.
• Interact regularly with existing or potential stakeholders to determine their needs and develop plans for improving delivery.
• Advocate on behalf of stakeholders and represent their needs to senior management.
• Work cross-functionally to solve problems and implement changes.
• Facilitate and manage meetings to ensure completion of activities and projects.
• Provide status updates to all required stakeholders and maintain updates on the approved project plan.
• Perform Business Analyst and Organizational Design Activities as assigned.
• Develop best practice process workflows and process design that aligns with Organizational systems.
• Develop and gather requirements and scope documentation for implementation by other project teams.
• Accountable for management of projects/activities from inception through completion.
• Develop and maintain charters, work breakdown structures, tracking sheets, checklists, and closure forms as required.
• Establish, understand, and uphold project/activity timelines within available resources.
• Analyze project/activity progress and performance and resolve issues to maintain requirements and timelines.
• Collaborate with staff from other departments to develop and execute project/activity work.
• Utilize approved Project Management methodologies, tools, and software.
• Create, update, and present project/activity/department dashboard reports to stakeholders and leadership levels.
• Project Manage Strategic Initiatives and Enterprise Task force as assigned.
• Conduct training as needed or requested related to the project's goals and objectives.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience managing various projects.
• Experience with project management terms, processes, and methodologies.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Health and Human Services field, or related field required; Master's Degree preferred.
• PMP Certification.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement