POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Senior
Project Manager, the Project Manager is responsible for performing all of the
necessary tasks for implementation of the program to the targeted schools. The incumbent is responsible for the
day-to-day management of the project to ensure that the outcomes are achieved
and that the project is viable at all times.
This is an active role and includes ensuring that the project involves
all required system units, engaging stakeholders, approving key deliverables, supervising
and executing the budget, giving direction as and when required, and making
decisions or recommendations during the project’s life cycle.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Initiates and develops overall objectives for
the office; assesses needs, establishes priorities; develops specific
objectives and strategies; implements the processes and procedures for the
success of the program;
Monitors progress regularly by conducting
project status meetings;
Performs the overall day-to-day management of
the project to ensure the project’s objectives are achieved within
time/cost/quality constraints;
Performs the required record keeping tasks and
maintains the appropriate records;
Creates and publishes project materials for
distribution;
Provides timely performance reports; provides
frequent updates to the Senior Project Manager;
Communicates effectively with project
constituents, key stakeholders, project partners, parents, students, and
community partners to carry out the goals and objectives of the program;
Assists with orientation, training and overseeing
volunteers and community partners;
Plans and participates in a wide variety of
activities that meet the scope of work;
Serves as the liaison to community partners; and
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Ability
to work efficiently and effectively with key stakeholders;
Ability
to initiate correspondence and prepare professional reports;
Ability
to plan, implement and evaluate, and develop effective work standards and
schedules;
Knowledge of relevant project management
methods and principles;
Knowledge of public procurement
regulations and procedures;
Good communications skills, both written
and verbal;
Superior interpersonal skills;
Knowledge of and comfort with Microsoft
Office Suite software including Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint;
Expertise in Microsoft Project and/or
Primavera; and
Prepared to work in a fast-paced
environment with multiple tasks ongoing at the same time.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree from a regionally
accredited college or university with major work in leadership, administration
development, or a related area required; Master’s degree preferred. Training and experience in program
administration and project management in a public school system or similar
organization.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
None Required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Highly demanding and fast-paced environment; frequently required to work long hours and weekends.