Head of Project Management

This is a hybrid position; in-person in Alexandria, VA three days per week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).
The Project Manager plans, executes, and delivers projects, operating cross-functionally to support various initiatives Academy-wide. This role requires leading with strong emotional intelligence, including building trust across departments, navigating competing perspectives, and bringing people together around a shared plan. This position is responsible for managing timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure initiatives are delivered on time and within scope.

The Project Manager reports to the Chief Revenue & Operations Officer (CROO).

Key Responsibilities
For each assigned project, owns the schedule and makes recommendations on budgeting and resourcing needs to keep each project on track
Leads end-to-end project management for cross-functional initiatives, from scoping through delivery and post-project review
Builds and maintains project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations
Builds trust and strong working relationships with stakeholders across every level of the organization
Keeps project tracking software current and accurate, and uses it to report on progress
Manages risks and issues across multiple concurrent workstreams with sound judgment and composure
Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure deliverables meet requirements and deadlines
Facilitates project meetings in a way that keeps people engaged, head, and aligned
Adapts communication style to different audiences, follows through on commitments, identifies stakeholder concerns, resolves conflict constructively, escalates risks promptly, and builds consensus across teams with competing priorities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field (relevant experience or certifications may be substituted for a degree)
• 3+ years of project management experience
• Prior experience with project management or work tracking software
• High emotional intelligence; must be self-aware, empathetic, and skilled at building consensus among diverse stakeholders
• Demonstrated reliability, initiative, and a strong work ethic, with hands-on approach to seeing projects through to completion
• Excellent communication and active listening skills
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities

Some local travel required; occasional domestic travel.

The base pay for this role is $80,000-90,000 per year, commensurate with experience and education/certifications. The Academy is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 9% 403(b) contribution after one year of employment; company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance; 5 weeks of PTO; 11 paid holidays; paid parental leave; pre-paid legal services; pet insurance; hybrid work environment; and professional development opportunities.

AAO-HNS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants or employees who require an accommodation for a disability may contact View email address on click.appcast.io.