Senior Project Manager

Seeking a Certified Project Manager III with Grants Specialization to manage and coordinate high-profile, enterprise-level initiatives supporting services for children and families .

This is a senior-level project management role requiring extensive experience in grant-funded programs (business side) , full lifecycle project management, executive communication, and cross-functional coordination. The selected contractor will operate with minimal supervision , demonstrating strong organizational, analytical, and leadership skills.

The primary focus of this role is to provide project management oversight and coordination for the Preschool Development Grant , including budget tracking, grant deliverables, stakeholder engagement, and executive reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide full lifecycle project management for medium-to-high complexity, cross-functional initiatives
• Manage and coordinate grant-funded programs , including:
  • Oversight and tracking of budgets and grant deliverables
  • Coordination with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Develop, maintain, and monitor:
  • Project plans, schedules, and timelines
  • Charters, work plans, risk logs, and status reports
• Track project progress, risks, issues, and dependencies; recommend mitigation strategies
• Prepare written reports, dashboards, and executive briefings
• Communicate project status clearly to leadership and stakeholders at all levels
• Apply project management methodologies, tools, and best practices
• Support change management activities as required
• Ensure initiatives align with organizational goals, grant requirements, and timelines

Required Skills & Experience

( Majority required; 10+ years where indicated )

• Project Management: 10+ years
• Development of Project Artifacts (project plans, charters, schedules, status reports): 10+ years
• Written and Verbal Communication: 7+ years
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Preparing Written Reports: 7+ years
• Preparing Executive Briefings: 5+ years
• MS Project or equivalent project management tools: 5+ years
• PMP Certification (ACTIVE and REQUIRED at time of submission) or equivalent recognized project management curriculum
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal oversight

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience supporting or overseeing grant-funded programs , particularly on the business side
• Experience with Preschool Development Grants or similar programs
• Experience working across multiple technologies and cross-functional enterprise teams
• Prior experience in government or public-sector environments

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.