Project Manager, Finance and Administration

Art and Wellness Enterprises•Bentonville, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager, Finance and Administration organizes, manages, and plans various complex projects within AWSOM from initiation to completion. This role requires strong communication, and organizational skills to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. The Project Manager collaborates with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and external partners to define project objectives, develop project plans, allocate resources, and monitor progress throughout the project lifecycle. This position reports directly to the Vice President for Finance & Administration.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Business, Health Care, or Higher Education, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required; advanced degree preferred.
Minimum two years of proven experience as a project manager, managing complex projects from initiation to closure, preferred.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, required.
Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and manage competing deadlines, required.
Advanced project management skills, including prioritizing multiple tasks and ensuring consistent follow-through, required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences professionally, required.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, required.
Proficiency in project management software, such as Microsoft Project, SmartSheets, Asana, or Jira, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and ability to learn new applications, required.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work independently with minimal supervision, required.

Nice To Haves

advanced degree preferred.
Proven ability to apply project management methodologies, tools, and techniques, adapting approaches to meet project requirements, preferred.
PMP, PgMP, CAPM, and/or comparable project management certifications, preferred.
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions to optimize project performance, preferred.
Creative and strategic problem-solving skills to overcome challenges and achieve project objectives, preferred.
Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and business needs, preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously, from project initiation to closure, ensuring that all deliverables are met on time and within budget.
Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders, and develop comprehensive project plans to outline timelines, milestones, tasks, and resource requirements.
Coordinate project activities and tasks across cross-functional teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment on project goals, priorities, and responsibilities.
Allocate resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to support project activities and ensure efficient utilization of resources.
Monitor project progress and performance against established goals, timelines, and budget, and proactively identify and address any deviations or risks.
Implement project management best practices, methodologies, and tools to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance project outcomes.
Facilitate meetings, workshops, and presentations to communicate project status, updates, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders and senior management.
Identify and mitigate project risks and issues and develop contingency plans to address unforeseen challenges or changes in project scope or requirements.
Manage project documentation, including project plans, schedules, budgets, status reports, and other project-related documents.
Foster a collaborative and positive team environment, promoting accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement within the project team.
Manage and execute Executive and special projects assigned by Vice President of Finance & Administration with precision, proficiency and a high level of customer service.
Other duties assigned by Vice President of Finance & Administration