Center for Excellence (CfE) Senior Project Manager
Location:
Youth Research, Inc. (YRI)
25 Delaware Avenue
Delmar, NY 12054
Appointment Type:
Full-time, Hybrid Position
Starting Salary: Salary range $75,000-$80,000 annually
Position contingent on anticipated funding approval
Duties:
Under the supervision of the Director of Special Projects, the Center for Excellence (CfE) Senior Project Manager will play a critical role in developing and leading the creation of the Center for Excellence for Evidence-Based Practice Implementation. The CfE will support implementation of evidence-based programs and promote the success of New York’s Family First Prevention Services Act, Prevention Plan. The Senior Project Manager will ensure that CfE planning and implementation activities are aligned and will work to ensure adherence to key performance indicators. The Senior Project Manager, housed within the Strategy, Equity and Advancement (SEA) department, will work closely with other key department and CfE staff. They will also supervise Project Coordinators and Regional Implementation Specialists, assigned to the CfE.
To successfully manage these responsibilities, the CfE Senior Project Manager must possess skills that would enable them to effectively complete the following duties:
Oversee the planning, implementation, execution, and ongoing management of the CfE project, including drafting proposals, workplans, implementation and evaluation plans, and budgets
Lead project planning meetings, project updates, and project-specific reporting requirements, including creating project planning documents (including master project timelines and implementation schedules)
Track project performance using appropriate key performance indicators (KPIs), metrics, tools, and techniques
Prioritize and manage multiple, competing project deliverables
Identify and distribute CfE communications to the appropriate external and internal audiences
Execute contracts with consultants, training providers, translators, and other necessary external partners
Identify project opportunities and challenges and make specific recommendations for process, quality, and project improvement.
Implement change management plans as identified
Provide leadership, oversight, and direct supervision for staff supporting the CfE, including project coordinators, specialists, and consultants
Work closely with SEA Team to foster unified goals and vision between various project stakeholders and partners to create a culture of shared accountability
Work closely with the Director of Research and Policy to support data collection activities, develop resources to visualize patterns, and produce recommendations
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Project Management, Nonprofit Management, Social Work, Public Policy, Public Administration, or closely related discipline. Master’s degree preferred
At least 3 years of demonstrably progressive project management experience
At least 1 year of experience supervising staff
Experience working with OCFS or other state partners
Knowledge of child welfare/child and family well-being systems, the Family First Prevention Services Act, and/or implementation and evaluation of evidence-based programs is ideal
Experience managing and/or supervising outside organizational partnerships
Well-developed analytical skills with an ability to synthesize complex information and apply it to strategic recommendations
Excellent leadership skills
A basic working knowledge of data analytics, interpretation, outcome analysis, and statistically driven recommendations
Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale projects
Outstanding written and verbal communication
Excellent and demonstrated ability to build, foster, and maintain relationships
Proven ability to manage project outcomes
Commitment to teamwork and proactively fostering a collegial work environment
A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging with experience working with diverse groups and population
Intermediate-level computer skills required – including high proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and project management software
A project management certification from PMI or a similar institute is a plus
Additional Information:
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. YRI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. YRI is committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity. It is the policy of YRI to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position for which they are applying or for which they are employed. YRI does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under title I of the ADA.