Project Manager

About the Company

Public Strategies is a dynamic professional services firm with over 35 years of experience delivering innovative communications, consulting, technology, events, and project management solutions. Our collaborative team of problem solvers, creatives, technologists, trainers, communicators, and change agents is committed to doing good well. Serving private sector, government, and nonprofit clients nationwide, Public Strategies delivers award-winning products and experiences. The firm has also pioneered nationally respected human services programs supporting low-income and other vulnerable populations. Through integrated initiatives like One Set Studio (a cutting-edge virtual production space) and NextThought (an eLearning initiative), we elevate storytelling, training, videos, and immersive experiences for leading national brands.

About the Role

The Project Manager’s primary focus is fostering project management excellence by ensuring the collaborative synergy of multidisciplinary teams working on projects. This includes adhering to project timelines, managing contract deliverables, and establishing clearly defined processes. Responsibilities span the project and contract lifecycle, guiding initiatives from ideation to deployment based on deliverables outlined in executed agreements. The role involves structuring schedules, scopes, and implementation plans while ensuring alignment with contract requirements, budgets, and timelines. The Project Manager directly manages smaller-scale contracts, tracking deliverables, maintaining client communication, monitoring budgets, and ensuring compliance with contractual expectations, escalating complex needs as appropriate.

Beyond technical aspects, the role includes building and sustaining relationships across the division and with project stakeholders and clients, requiring consistent communication on project status, risks, and changes. The Project Manager must demonstrate proficiency in project management methodologies, develop and oversee work plans, and ensure successful project execution. Strong communication skills are essential for project success and cultivating a culture of knowledge growth within Public Strategies.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement strategic plans for executing projects within the Family Services Division, aligning them with organizational goals.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and milestones to ensure successful execution of content and knowledge management initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and subject-matter experts to define project scope, deliverables, and resource requirements.
• Manage assigned projects and smaller-scale contracts, ensuring deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with client expectations.
• Establish and promote project management methodologies, standards, and best practices across the organization in collaboration with the Senior Manager of Project Management and Integrity.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to project teams on project management principles and techniques.
• Identify potential risks and challenges throughout the project and contract lifecycle, implementing mitigation strategies to safeguard outcomes (e.g., scope, budget, timelines, compliance).
• Develop essential tools and ensure their successful implementation and seamless integration to support project execution and contract tracking.
• Provide ongoing training and support to facilitate tool adoption by project teams.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing within project teams and across the broader organization, ensuring insights contribute to the division’s collective knowledge base.
• Collect and analyze data on project performance, community engagement, and knowledge-sharing activities to identify areas for improvement.
• Generate reports and insights to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.