Project Manager

Public Strategies Overview

Public Strategies is a dynamic professional services firm with more than 35 years of experience delivering innovative communications, consulting, technology, events, and project management solutions. Our collaborative team of problem solvers, creatives, technologists, trainers, communicators, and change agents is committed to doing good well.

Serving private sector, government, and nonprofit clients nationwide, Public Strategies delivers award winning products and experiences. Public Strategies has also pioneered nationally respected human services programs supporting low income and other vulnerable populations. Through our integrated initiatives (including One Set Studio, our cutting edge virtual production space, and NextThought, our eLearning initiative) we elevate storytelling, training, videos, and immersive experiences for leading national brands.

Position Summary

The Project Manager's primary focus is on fostering project management excellence by ensuring the collaborative synergy of multi disciplinary teams working on projects. This includes the timely adherence to project timelines, management of contract deliverables, and the establishment of clearly defined processes.

Responsibilities span the project and contract lifecycle, guiding initiatives based on deliverables outlined in executed agreements from ideation to their ultimate deployment. The Project Manager actively identifies and structures schedules, scopes, and implementation plans, while ensuring alignment with contract requirements, budgets, and timelines. This role includes direct management of smaller scale contracts, including tracking deliverables, maintaining client communication, monitoring budgets, and ensuring compliance with contractual expectations, while escalating more complex contractual needs as appropriate. Beyond the technical aspects, the role extends to building and sustaining relationships across the division and with project stakeholders and clients, requiring consistent communication on project and contract status, risks, and changes.

The Project Manager must demonstrate proficiency in project management methodologies, coupled with an ability to develop and oversee work plans, and effectiveness in ensuring the successful execution of projects and contracts. Moreover, strong communication skills contribute not only to project success but also play a crucial role in cultivating a culture of knowledge growth within Public Strategies.

Essential Job Functions

Project Planning and Execution:

• Formulate and implement strategic plans for executing projects within the Family Services Division, aligning them with the organizations overarching goals.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and milestones to ensure the successful execution of content and knowledge management initiatives across the division.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams, stakeholders, and subject matter experts to define project scope, deliverables, and resource requirements.
• Manage assigned projects and smaller scale contracts, ensuring deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with client expectations.

Project Management Methodology and Training:

• Working with the Senior Manager of Project Management and Integrity, establish and promote project management methodologies, standards, and best practices across the organization.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to project teams on project management principles and techniques.

Risk Mitigation:

• Identify potential risks and challenges throughout the project and contract lifecycle, implementing mitigation strategies to safeguard outcomes, including risks related to scope, budget, timelines, and compliance.

Tool Implementation and Integration:

• Develop essential tools and ensure their successful implementation and seamless integration, supporting both project execution and contract tracking, and providing ongoing training and support to facilitate continued adoption by project teams.

Knowledge Sharing and Transfer:

• Facilitate knowledge sharing within project teams and across the broader organizational context, ensuring that insights from project experiences contribute to the Family Services Divisions collective knowledge base.

Performance Measurement and Evaluation:

• Collect and analyze data on project performance, community engagement, and knowledge sharing activities to identify areas for improvement.
• Generate reports and insights to inform decision making and drive continuous improvement.

Other duties as assigned.

Education/Training

• Bachelor's Degree, required
• Master's Degree, preferred
• Applicable fields and disciplines include project management, business, social sciences, humanities, public administration, public policy, education, not for profit management, and related fields.

Experience

• Five to eight years of relevant work experience in project management, project planning, program operations, strategic planning, research, and/or policy, required

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and motivate stakeholders to participate in knowledge sharing initiatives.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in project management software and collaboration tools.
• Knowledge of project management certifications (e.g., PMP) is desirable.
• Familiarity with community management platforms and tools is a plus.
• Passion for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook; mastery level knowledge and experience, preferred
• Moderate Domestic Travel
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed
• Personable, a critical thinker, self motivated, hard working, detail oriented, and flexible

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sufficient mobility and strength to move about the facility. Ability to be mobile throughout the community.

Public Strategies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.