[ref. w8747216] Los Angeles - Project Manager

You will also be designing and implementing the project management structure for the organization, facilitating the adoption of project management methodology, tools, and processes.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the project management process, including the development of project plans, driving the schedule, and managing the project team(s) to meet each milestone.
• Understand and navigate the project sponsor's expectations, obstacles, changes, and risks to ensure outcomes are delivered.
• Manage the change control process, keeping projects within budget and time constraints.
• Design and implement the project management structure for the organization, promoting the adoption of project management methodology, tools, and processes.
• Facilitate the creation of project plans and budgets by gathering resource requirements from the project sponsor and stakeholders.
• Actively manage the master project portfolio, incorporating all project plans and reporting to stakeholders on project statuses regularly.
• Drive the risk management process by identifying and communicating project risks, tracking and managing risk solutions or contingency plans.
• Facilitate communication and negotiations with project team members, stakeholders, and third-party vendors.
• Coordinate tasks between internal and external team resources.
• Provide advice and guidance on effectively implementing new process flows, validate compliance with new processes, undertake milestone reviews, monitor compliance, and recommend process improvement to department leads.
• Ensure closure of all administrative systems when a project is closed, including invoice and documentation management.
• Monitor project management Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including staff satisfaction, quality indicators, timelines, and budgets.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a Project Management role within a non-profit setting
• Proficient knowledge of cloud technologies
• Familiarity with 'About Time' project management tools preferred
• Proven track record in Agile Scrum methodology
• Demonstrated understanding of budget processes within a non-profit context
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in using Smartsheet for project management preferred
• Ability to identify and manage key deliverables
• Understanding of key performance indicators (KPIs) and experience in KPI reporting
• Proven ability to manage timelines effectively
• Experience in developing and managing project plans
• Solid background in project planning across various project phases
• Able to develop comprehensive project plans that meet organizational objectives.