Project Manager

Great benefits. Competitive pay. We know these are some of the things people look for in a job.

If you're the kind of person who believes that honoring and empowering our nation's veterans is more than just a cause - that it's a calling - then we're ready to meet you.

When you join Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), you're committing to making a difference. We make a commitment to you, too - helping you to find that spark, ignite your passion to serve, and embark on a career with meaning and purpose.

At WWP, we recognize our mission cannot be accomplished without our talented teammates, which is why we're proud to offer benefits such as:

* A flexible hybrid work schedule (three days in the office, two days' work from home)

* Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for both teammates AND family members

* Competitive pay and performance incentives

* A fun, mission-focused, and collaborative team environment

A mission that matters is just the beginning, so if you're ready to get started, we're ready for you.

HIRING TEAM TALENTCAST: CLICK HERE to listen to this 11-minute conversation with Angela Vanek, our PMO director, as she describes this position and what it takes to be successful in this role.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage large, complex projects impacting the entire WWP organization.

• Work closely with the Strategy and Innovation team, leaders, and key stakeholders to ensure projects are implemented in alignment with strategic and departmental goals.

• Oversee multiple enterprise-wide projects, inclusive of technical and business solutions, through the project lifecycle ensuring projects are completed timely, within budget and scope, and to stakeholder expectations.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables in support of business goals. Identify resources required to achieve project goals.

• Apply appropriate project management methods and tools, to include predictive (plan-driven) approaches and/or adaptive (iterative/agile) approaches.

• Create project plans, in collaboration with project team and stakeholders to include project schedule and timeline, risk management, change management, and communications plan.

• Assign tasks and responsibilities to appropriate resources and track tasks for completion.

• Utilize developed project management playbook, best practices, and templates to prepare and maintain project documentation, e.g., project charters, project plans, communications plans, requests for proposals, process maps, use cases, backlogs, and business requirements.

• Effectively communicate project expectations and project status to team members and stakeholders.

• Maintain active and effective project control, assisting team members as needed to keep project on schedule.

• Work closely with the Procurement team to identify, acquire, and manage third party vendors for project resources.

• Work closely with the Legal team to negotiate and obtain project statements of work, quotes, and contracts.

• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify, assess, and manage project risks, devise contingency plans, and track spending and forecast against the project budget.

• Schedule and facilitate meetings, and record meeting minutes and action items.

• Ensure that the project is formally closed, appropriate documentation is retained and organized, and that lessons learned are recorded.

• Provide post-implementation support as needed.

• Provide updates and reports to Program Managers, Strategy team, leadership chain, and other stakeholders as needed to ensure awareness and alignment across projects.

• Other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Strong project management skills, including knowledge of various methodologies.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects effectively and efficiently.

• Ability to flex according to the situation, and to develop and implement plans for adjusting tools, methodologies, schedule, resources, etc. as necessary.

• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong group facilitation skills.

• Strong organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, demanding working environment.

• Well-developed interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to successfully lead project teams composed of diverse team members from all levels of the organization.

• Demonstrated ability to influence others and influence change. Ability to establish credibility and be decisive.

• Ability to interact with diverse team members and build effective working relationships with team members at all levels of the organization.

• Demonstrated ability using Microsoft O365 applications (Office products, Visio, Project, Teams) and other project management tools.

• Attention to detail.

• Demonstrated ability to apply creative and innovative solutions for stakeholders.

• Unequivocal commitment to the highest standards of personal and business ethics and conduct.

• Mission-driven, guided by core values, and a pleasure to work with.

EXPERIENCE

Requirements

• Five years of experience managing multiple, simultaneous enterprise-wide projects using waterfall methodologies.

• Five years of experience using project planning tools, e.g., Microsoft Project and Smartsheet.

Preferences

• Knowledge of various project management methodologies.

• Three years of experience managing vendor performance.

• Non-profit experience.

• Experience in business analysis.

EDUCATION

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree. Equivalent combination of applicable education, training, certification, and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Preferences

• None.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE

Requirements

• Project management certification or currently pursuing project management certification, e.g., Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM).

Preferences

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.

• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM).

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• General office environment; temperature controlled.

• Sitting for extended periods.

• May require lifting/carrying items up to 5 pounds.

• Up to 10% travel.

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Wounded Warrior Project is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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