Project Manager

Jefferson is seeking Project Manager to support a federal project.  This role is fully remote.

Please note that this position is contingent upon contract award and funding approval.

At Jefferson, we are not just building a team; we are cultivating a community of exceptional individuals driven by a shared passion for innovation and excellence. Joining the Jefferson team means stepping into an environment that values collaboration, encourages creative thinking, and celebrates individual strengths. Here, you'll find a vibrant culture that fosters sharing and connectedness where careers are nurtured, exciting and meaningful work is encouraged, and continuous learning from the smartest people in the industry.

Our commitment to unlocking your potential goes beyond conventional career paths, offering a dynamic and supportive space where your ideas are not just heard but valued. Join us at Jefferson, where your career becomes a journey of continuous advancement, and your talents find the platform they deserve.

Responsibilities:

• Lead client engagements in a combined role as the working Team Lead/Project Manager and Subject Matter Expert.

• Lead the hiring, onboarding, and offboarding of employees, ensuring smooth transitions both within the company and with the client.

• Approve and monitor timecards, resolving any issues related to invoicing or reporting.

• Conduct regular employee performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback.

• Assign staff to project tasks and deliverables based on skills, experience, and project needs.

• Oversee and administer the Quality Assurance Program and Quality Control Plan.

• Contribute to the delivery and execution of high-quality work products.

• Review documentation and deliverables to ensure accuracy, compliance, and quality standards are met.

• Mentor, coach, and support employees to foster professional growth and successful performance.

• Building a knowledge base of each client''s business, organization, and objectives

• Managing day-to-day client interaction

• Setting and managing client expectations

• Communicating effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree

• At least seven (7) years of experience in executing and managing projects. Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory or managerial experience managing grant, acquisition, financial (accounts receivable/federal budgeting) programs

• A deep understanding of federal contracting, federal budgeting process, and 2 CFR 200 as well as experience executing cradle to grave acquisition and grants management lifecycles

• Experience developing and delivering acquisition and grant training

• Adept with Microsoft Office suite/Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint/Lists, Visio, Teams, PowerPlatform) and ability to quickly learn and navigate new software.

• Experience with process documentation, business process re-engineering, process improvement costing, cost benefit analysis, return on investment analysis, data tracking/reporting/visualization, federal budget formulation/execution, etc.

Benefit Overview:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Generous paid vacation & sick leave, plus 11 paid holidays and floating holidays

• Paid parental leave

• Company-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Gym discounts through medical plan

• Tuition reimbursement and annual professional development stipend

• Access to Jefferson Training Academy (in-house learning & development programs)

• Employee Service Day