Junior Project Manager

Mindlance
New York, NY

Job Title: Jr Project Manager/Coordinator

Department: Nursing Admin

Duration: 2+ Months contract role to start with possibility of extension

Location: New York, NY 10041.

Schedule: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM


This role will be Hybrid. 2 Days in Office on Tuesday and Friday.


Summary:

Assigned to programs/initiatives under the direction of the relevant leads within each discrete initiative, Project Managers will be responsible for providing project-level support for key workstreams within complex direct service programs.


Specific responsibilities may include:

  • Supporting all aspects of project lifecycles for assigned workstreams including planning, scope definition, design, execution, and delivery.
  • Developing and maintaining templates and tools to track project progress, facilitating the collection of project information/measurables, and managing the dissemination of information and updates related to project status updates.
  • Monitoring progress of projects and the status of deliverables; proactively escalate any/all issues or risks.
  • Serving as a point of contact for various client departments, City agencies, and contracted vendors.
  • Assisting in planning and conducting trainings including creating any required training materials.
  • Providing on-site support related to project implementation and oversight.
  • Providing policy and operational support/guidance and help develop strategies for improving service delivery within the assigned workstream.
  • Assisting in reviewing and approving invoices; provide recommendations related to budgetary planning.


Experience with scheduling, resource coordination, and time management in fast paced deadline driven environment.


Education:

  • Candidate must be reliable for independent work, be able to lead change as part of a collaborative team.
  • Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with a variety of individuals, groups, and organizations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, including ability to tailor technical material to a variety of audiences (e.g., administrative and technical leaders; front-line staff);
  • Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy, transparency and accountability in all work product;
  • Keen attention to detail, flexibility and an enthusiastic work ethic.
  • Experience managing multiple external contractors/vendors strongly preferred
  • NYC area residency preferred.
  • 3 or more years of program/project management experience
  • Master's / Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Master's / Bachelor’s in health related, engineering field.


EEO: “Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”

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