Senior Project Manager (Term-Limited)

American Red Cross • Statewide, NC

3d • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Senior Project Manager. This is a full-time , term-limited role expected to last through one year. While the position term is anticipated to conclude at that time, there may be an opportunity for extension depending on program/business needs, funding availability, and demonstrated performance. Any extension is not guaranteed and will be communicated in writing if applicable. The American Red Cross may terminate employment at any time, for any legal reason, with or without cause or notice. The Senior Project Manager supports the Humanitarian Services (HS) Project Management Office (PMO) and manages complex, medium-sized projects with moderate resource requirements and risk initiated at the senior management level. Will be expected to guide project team and senior leadership through all phases including concept, development, implementation, and closeout. Under minimal guidance, the Senior Project Manager ensures that the project plan, scope, work breakdown structure, schedule, risk, budget, and deliverables are in alignment with the project goal and objectives as defined by the project statement of work. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers. Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State and local regulations. This position reports to and works to perform these functions according to the direction provided by the Director, Strategic Planning, who also provides personnel development. Position works in a matrixed environment along with other employee and volunteer project managers. The work location for this position is 100% virtual/work from home. While the position can be worked from anywhere in the United States, occasional flexibility is required to meet east-coast schedules.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification required.
• Minimum 7 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop project plans, budgets, and strategies to achieve organizational goals.
• Proficiency with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to work on a remote team.
• Some travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Volunteer management experience preferred
• Experience working with executive leadership (VP and up).
• Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description’s minimum education and general experience years combined (Certification cannot be substituted).

Responsibilities

• Oversee project team members’ milestones and performance as compared to project plan, scope, budget, resources, and schedule.
• Manage project risks, issues, and dependencies proactively.
• Communicate project progress and information to senior sponsors, stakeholders, and field as appropriate.
• Facilitate executive steering committees and status updates.
• Develop and prepare written project plans for complex projects addressing tasks, roles and responsibilities, risk, resources, budget and communications.
• Develop work breakdown structure and perform critical path analysis.
• Manage the change control within project, obtaining sponsor approval for changes to scope, budget and schedule that effect the critical path.
• Acquire a project charter from senior management and obtain sign off on the statement of work by the project sponsor.
• Ensure that scope, budget, and schedule targets are within variance and project delivery date is met.
• Navigate ambiguity in relationships across multiple departments to successfully bring people together when needed for project success.
• Coaching project team on how to use PM methodology, templates, and tools
• Support portfolio-level planning and resource allocation.
• Provide input into business case development and prioritization.
• Help define and implement PMO processes, templates, and tools; and contribute to the development of project governance frameworks.
• Provide and promote project management best practices throughout Humanitarian Services.
• Collaborate within the Humanitarian Service PMO office to ensure there are clearly defined project dependency and interdependencies, lessons learned library, and monitoring risks spanning multiple projects.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO: Starting at 19 days a year; based on type of job and tenure
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
• 401K with up to 6% match
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance
• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
• Service Awards and recognition

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees