Project Manager

$70,000 - $85,000/Yr

Merakey Allegheny Valley School - Lafayette Hill, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Lafayette Hill, PA

5,001-10,000 employees

About the position

The Project Manager at Merakey will play a crucial role within the Project Management Office (PMO) under the Office of Strategic Advancement. This position is primarily remote, with some office time required, and involves planning and overseeing projects to ensure timely completion and adherence to requirements. The Project Manager will be responsible for developing project plans, obtaining resources, monitoring progress, and maintaining communication with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring/controlling, 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 or Activity Management methodologies, tools, and software.
• Create, update, and present project/activity/department dashboard reports to stakeholders and leadership.
• 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

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Competitive compensation plans
• DailyPay
• Work/Life Balance
• Flexible Schedules
• Cell Phone Discount Plans
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Care.com Membership