Project Manager - National Grants

Mercy Housing•Denver, CO

4d•$80,000 - $105,000

About The Position

At Mercy Housing , we’re on a mission to create stable, vibrant communities by developing, preserving, and financing affordable housing. We believe that business and mission go hand in hand, and we are guided by our core values of Respect, Justice, and Mercy in everything we do. Our work is rooted in the belief that everyone deserves a safe, affordable place to call home, and that strong communities start with empowered residents. Job Summary The Grants Project Manager plays a key role in bringing Mercy Housing’s national grant-funded programs to life. This person leads the design, implementation, and ongoing oversight of select grants, ensuring programs are delivered on time, aligned with funder commitments, and centered around resident needs. This is a highly collaborative role that works across Resident Services, Property Operations, Philanthropy, and regional leadership to ensure programs are implemented consistently and effectively across the organization.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
5 - 7 years of experience as a project manager managing complex cross-department initiatives
Demonstrated knowledge in business development strategies and procedures, Project Management methodologies and tools, resource management practices, and change management techniques.
Effective time management, planning, organization skills and facilitate effective meetings.
Multi-task and work on multiple projects at the same time while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
Understand the “big picture” while tracking details.
Strong problem solving and creative thinking skills.
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management or a related field
Experience with grant-funded programs or social impact initiatives
Background in Economic Mobility best practices

Responsibilities

Lead the implementation and oversight of national grant-funded programs from planning through execution
Translate grant proposals into clear, actionable implementation plans with defined timelines and responsibilities
Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure programs are executed consistently across regions
Track progress against milestones, deliverables, and budgets, and proactively address risks or delays
Identify challenges and partner with internal teams to develop solutions and keep projects on track
Ensure programs are resident-centered, incorporating feedback and adapting to real-world needs
Support evaluation efforts and help document best practices for continuous improvement
Provide regular updates to leadership and stakeholders on program progress and outcomes

Benefits

Several healthcare plans to choose from, dental (includes free basic dental option) and vision
15 days of earned PTO your first year, 12 company holidays + 2 floating holidays.
403b + match
Early close Fridays (3 paid hours each Friday), early close prior to a holiday (3 paid hours)
Paid time off between Christmas and New Year's Holiday
Paid time off to volunteer
Paid parental & care giver leave
Employer paid life insurance
Free employee assistance plan
Pet insurance options