Special Projects Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Seeking someone who is effective in communicating and collaborating with outside stakeholders. This incumbent needs to be willing to be patient and educate those around them, while being confident enough to communicate and advocate for the team effectively and professionally.  Preferred to have someone that has some experience or knowledge of federal and/or state government.

Special Projects Manager focuses on projects in the Commonwealth of Virginia and is responsible for overseeing unique, non-routine, or high-impact projects that may fall outside the scope of regular project teams. These projects often require specialized skills, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic alignment with organizational goals. Training is provided. This position will be 28 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

• Answering the phones to assist callers, to include transferring the call to appropriate team members
• Oversee the planning, execution, and monitoring of projects to ensure they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (e.g., marketing, operations, IT, finance) to align activities and meet stakeholder needs.
• Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Maintain regular communication with stakeholders, sponsors, and team members.
• Gather feedback from customers and stakeholders to ensure quality and alignment Indeed.
• Report progress, issues, and adjustments to relevant parties.
• Ensure projects meet quality standards and regulatory or compliance requirements.
• Review deliverables for completeness and accuracy before final acceptance.
• Ensure stakeholder satisfaction and project outcomes are captured for future reference.
• All other duties as assigned