Project Manager
About the American Kidney Fund:
The American Kidney Fund (AKF) is the nation’s leading nonprofit working on behalf of the one in seven Americans living with kidney disease. Our mission is to help people fight kidney disease and live healthier lives, and we fulfill that mission by providing a complete spectrum of programs and services, from prevention through transplant. We are proud to be recognized as one of the top 50 nonprofit employers in the United States by The Nonprofit Times. AKF invests 96 cents of every donated dollar in programs and holds the highest 4-Star rating from Charity Navigator and the Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid (formerly GuideStar).
About the position:
This hands-on, operational-focused role will organize and manage complex cross-department projects, operational initiatives and business priorities and serve as a key resource for others within AKF to help the organization achieve its strategic objectives, grow, scale, and operate efficiently. This is a critical role that creates clarity where there is ambiguity, values compromise and consensus and solves complex problems to drive the organization forward. AKF is seeking a team player who understands all aspects of operational project management and can both use and build those skills in project teams across the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Working with cross-departmental teams, develop and track project plans, including schedules, budgets and team roles and responsibilities, ensuring that all tasks and deliverables are assigned and completed on time and within budget
- Develop and maintain corporate funded project budgets, working with Finance and team members to ensure up-to-date status and projections monthly and at year-end
- Lead teams in project execution including monitoring project progress, managing changes in project scope and timelines, identifying project obstacles, managing escalations and providing support to teams balancing competing priorities
- Drive the enhancement of project management processes and capabilities including refining project management approach, processes, structure, and tools
- Maintain project documents and provide financial summaries and reports
- Set and manage expectations, inspire flexibility and trust, drive execution and performance, and maintain close cross-functional alignment
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- 3-5 years of related project management experience including knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices
- Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, decision making, analytical and PC skills including MS Office and project management software proficiency
- Ability to manage concurrent initiatives and work streams from planning to delivery, utilizing a variety of project management tools and methodologies
- Ability to assess projects holistically and deliver on time and on budget
- CAPM or PMP and/or comparable project management certifications desirable
- Non-profit, government and/or healthcare industry experience preferred, but not required
Benefits:
We provide a competitive salary of $100,000-$105,000 annually, paid holidays, vacation, sick and personal days; health, dental and vision coverage; life insurance and disability coverages; and a generous matching 403(b) retirement plan. In addition, we offer an ideal work/life balance including remote work capability with employees working in the office 1-4 days per month and reduced Friday hours, opportunities for annual raises and bonuses based on performance, free underground parking (Metro subsidies are provided for those who do not drive), and a friendly, collaborative, and supportive culture where our team knows how much they are valued.
AKF is an equal opportunity employer.
