Head of Project Management (Remote)

Parthenon Management Group

Position Title: Project Director

Reports To: Senior Leader, Grants and Strategic Growth

Position Overview: Part-Time, 20 hours per week, one-year term, exempt

Location: Can be local, hybrid, or remote
Parthenon Management Group is an association management company offering management services to professional medical and trade associations. We offer strategic guidance and bring creative solutions with a vision for the future.

The Project Director (PD) is responsible for overseeing, managing, and performing grant research, grant writing, grant program design and implementation, compliance, consulting, grant communication, and grant reporting. This position reports to the Senior Leader of Grants and Strategic Growth and will work specifically on the National Birth Defects Prevention Network (NBDPN) Surveillance Guidelines Revision Project. The Project Director will provide clear communication of proper rules and regulations as outlined in the NBDPN cooperative agreement, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and ensure that all objectives and deliverables related to the Surveillance Guidelines Revision Project are met as designated by the approved cooperative agreement timeline, in coordination with the NBDPN Executive Director (ED).

This is a fully grant-funded exempt position, 20 hours per week, with a one-year term set to end on September 29, 2026. This position allows for a flexible work schedule coordinated around weekly and monthly meetings with Subject Matter Experts, NBDPN Board of Directors (BOD), NBDPN Board Officers, and the CDC, as appropriate.

Grant Management

Provide detailed reports to the funders and NBDPN leadership with respect to the organization's progress on the Guidelines Revision Project.

• The PD will oversee and manage the overall Surveillance Guidelines Revision Project with support from the Technical Editor (TE) and ED.
• The PD is a member of the respective federal cooperative agreement Senior Management Team and works in collaboration with the NBDPN BOD and the ED to execute the activities listed in the CDC grant workplan and other grant areas.
• The PD is a subject matter expert and coordinates with the ED to develop, implement, and evaluate the network's program and projects.
• The PD is expected to sustain steady progress and productivity on the Guidelines revision project to meet the CDC-anticipated target year for completion and publication.
• The PD may work with the NBDPN Project Coordinator for webinar support if applicable.
• Participate in the Grant Department for weekly meetings, activities, planning, and initiatives, as applicable.
• Other duties as assigned by Senior Leader of Grants and Strategic Growth.

Two or more years of previous experience in grant writing, grant management, and cooperative agreements.

• Understanding public health surveillance best practices.
• Knowledge of birth defects, surveillance programs, and data collection.
• Excellent project management skills with experience in overseeing, managing, and supervising administrative projects.
• Knowledge of planning and strategizing financial and budgeting issues.
• Ability to work within a team and provide guidance and support to the NBDPN Grants Department team.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and produce quality results on time with attention to detail.
• Proficient in using computers with related knowledge of software programs and the Internet.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft applications is also required.

The Project Director position is in a remote office setting that involves everyday risks or discomforts requiring normal safety precautions. On occasion, the individual must be able to do moderately demanding physical activity such as handling and opening boxes weighing 35-40 pounds, standing, and walking extensively throughout the day.

We are known for our exceptional customer service and work ethics. From flexible work schedules, including work-from-home plans, paid volunteer days, profit sharing, and more, PMG takes great care of its team members.

We are passionate about creating a workplace that promotes and values diversity.