Community Development Project Manager
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Job Responsibilities:
Essential Functions
Act as CEO’s special projects manager, taking responsibility for executing a wide variety of special projects including, research and analysis, communications and relationship management, training, TA and mentoring to affiliates and to ROCs, “turn around” situations in the portfolio, and assistance in taking innovation in one locale to best practice across the national network.
Act as Network’s portfolio manager by both working in concert with management team and, taking primary responsibility for monitoring and managing portfolio needs
Act as project manager as necessary in order to drive projects to completion and problem solve to resolution
Maintain project management data, documentation, reports and protocols
As a key member of the team, participate and collaborate on strategy, relationship management with affiliates, communications, continuous process and systems improvement, training, and events.
Participate in ongoing training and development opportunities to further support as we continue to grow at a national level.
Other internal and external duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Must be self-driven and able to work both independently and in collaborative teams to deliver results.
Strong project management, team-building and interpersonal skills are essential in fulfilling the demands of this position.
Demonstrated ability to manage consulting and training relationships and coach others in such relationships;
Solid decision-making skills and analytical thinking.
Strong capability in multitasking and organizational and time-management skills.
Exceptional attention to detail, coordination of multiple projects and ability to set priorities and meet deadlines under pressure;
Strong ability to communicate effectively and motivate other members of a cross-functional team.
Job Requirements:
Five years of project management experience, preferably nonprofit
Experience in a not-for-profit environment is desirable.
Experience working with people with a wide variety of technical skills, backgrounds, education, and life experience.
Please note: Work is remote now but the ideal candidate will be located in the NYC/NJ Metro Area