As a Project Manager – Senior at OIC of America you will play a key role in planning, executing, and closing projects of varying complexities. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in accordance with quality standards.
Your duties will encompass close collaboration with multifunctional teams, efficient management
of project schedules and resources, and the execution of critical initiatives to ensure successful outcomes. The candidate provides a single point of contact for those projects from original concept through completion. Provides analytical guidance to project team, develops strategies and
solutions. Recommends and takes action to direct the analysis and solutions of problems and possesses strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manages and provides overall coordination and delivery of projects of varying size and complexity, including high risk initiatives by following project management protocols.
- Formulate and oversee project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring strict adherence to established goals and objectives.
- Collaborate with diverse departments and teams to gather essential input, insights, and expertise required for the successful execution of projects.
- Leads project teams on procurement initiatives; develops formal procurement plan, guides team through process, assists with RFI/RFP documentation, coordinates external contracts, participates in research and analysis of vendors, and negotiates with business partner and vendors as needed.
- Manages and tracks and proactively resolves project issues with support when experiencing difficulties.
- Creates and reviews documentation and project deliverables for completeness, correctness and compliance with company and audit standards while ensuring that the project work meets customer expectations.
- Schedules, facilitates and documents project meetings and requirement gathering sessions.
- Conducts project debrief and identifies preventive measures to ensure problems from re-occurring.
- Monitors project budget and resource allocations with input from resource managers on multiple projects across divisions
- Promote cross-functional communication and coordination to foster collaboration and guarantee the attainment of project milestones.
- Assist the executive team in the development and refinement of the organization’s strategic projects.
- Implement additional strategic initiatives and projects identified by the leadership team, ensuring their alignment with the organization’s overarching goals and objectives.
- Identify and assess project risks, developing mitigation strategies.
- Proactively address issues to prevent potential project delays.
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, schedules, and reports.
- Capture and share key learnings for continuous improvement.
- Complies with all OIC of America policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
- Bachelor’s degree and 4-6 years of demonstrated experience in interdisciplinary, detail-oriented roles such as project management, operations, or strategy consulting – experience working in a non-profit or mission-driven environment is a plus.
- Proven track record of successfully managing multiple simultaneous complex projects from initiation to completion with an understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner to a diverse set of stakeholders.
- Analytical mindset, with the ability to identify and solve problems proactively.
- Entrepreneurial spirit – Resourceful and energized developing new initiatives from scratch and making outsized impact in a growing national organization.
- Power user of business productivity tools such as Microsoft Office, G-suite, Salesforce, etc.; Proficiency in project management software (SmartSheets, Monday or alike) and tools is required.
- PMP certification or equivalent alternative PM certification or training – ability to gain PMP certification (if not already held) within nine months of hire.
- Project estimating and budgeting experience.
- Agile project management experience preferred.
- Ability to remain flexible and adapt quickly to changing situations.
- Ability to work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions.
- Able to develop effective working relationships with diverse people, in person and virtually.
- Able to work effectively through virtual meetings and with colleagues working remotely.
- Demonstrated commitment to economic and social justice for excluded, forgotten people in America.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- This role operates in a professional environment in a remote or Hybrid (Philadelphia metro area) schedule.
- This role requires 10-20% of travel.
- The expected hours of the position are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m – and based on projects/deadlines there may be times outside of the listed Monday-Friday timeframes.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
OIC of America provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
ABOUT US
OICA grounds our power and purpose in a foundational truth: We authentically connect with the needs of poor people. Combining head, heart and cutting-edge training, we catalyze transformation in individuals, strengthen communities and address the demands of our national labor shortage.
We embody that truth as The People’s Pathway. This is who we are, how we describe our role in the community and in people’s lives. We’ve been fighting for economic justice for 60 years and we’re just getting started.
We speak about our commitment boldly, with confidence and optimism. We speak plainly, never judge, and communicate respect for the communities we serve.
We move in the spirit of togetherness because we know America works best when America works together.