Description
The American Kidney Fund (AKF) is seeking a full-time Senior Project Manager who will organize, manage, and plan complex multi-department projects.
The Business Operations team helps the organization achieve its strategic objectives, grow, scale, and operate efficiently and effectively.
As a member of Business Operations, you will play a crucial role in managing key operational initiatives and critical business priorities through leading and effectively engaging stakeholders in cross-departmental projects.
This team exhibits strong self-initiative, creates clarity where there is ambiguity, values compromise and seeks consensus, invests in relationship building, and is eager to solve complex problems to drive the organization forward.
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Senior Project Manager leads cross-functional projects and initiatives that further AKF's strategic plan.
Furthermore, this position should also develop and enhance the project management capabilities of the organization; this includes refining project management approach, processes, structure, and tools.
Success is measured by achieving organizational benefits not attainable by managing projects individually and in alignment with AKF's objectives.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Cross-Departmental Project Management In collaboration with project sponsors, develop project plans, including project schedules, team roles, and responsibilities, and ensure that all tasks and deliverables are assigned, completed on time, and within budget.Monitor project progress and identify areas of risk or opportunity.Schedule, develop agenda and run project meetings to ensure team alignment and progress Record meeting decisions and share updates to team.Proactively work to identify project obstacles and provide support to teams balancing competing priorities.Track project budgets, working with Finance and team members to ensure up-to-date status and projections monthly.Manage changes in project scope and timelines, assuring sign off from project sponsors and funders (as needed).
Manage stakeholders and sponsors and provide periodic updates, including project close out and debrief.Proactively work to remove project obstacles, identify, and manage issue escalations, and provide support to teams balancing competing priorities.Maintain project documents, records, and files. Project Management Leadership Develop and coach project teams, including providing feedback, training and guidance.Actively drive the enhancement of project management processes, tools and templates to improve the project management function at AKF.Ability to recognize enterprise environmental factors (organizational culture, structure, and governance, established communication channels, stakeholder risk tolerances, etc.)
that influence the project and incorporate them into project planning.Set and manage expectations; inspire flexibility and trust; drive execution and performance; and maintain close cross-functional alignment.Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES: Knowledge of project management methodologies and best practicesExcellent organizational and communication skillsAble to work effectively in a team environmentStrong problem-solving and decision-making skillsProficient in MS Office and project management softwareExcellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and attention to detailAbility to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriateAbility to adapt to change, learn quickly, and creatively solve new problemsAbility to act as a team playerAbility to manage concurrent initiatives and work streams from planning to delivery, utilizing a variety of project management tools and methodologies EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in a related field required8 years of project management experience required, with at least 3 years of related experience at the senior levelPMP, PgMP, PfMP, and/or comparable project management certifications are highly desirable Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computerMust be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times AKF offers a hybrid work schedule with employees working in the office 1-4 days per month and telework the rest of the time.