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Southwest Key Programs · 2 days ago
Project Manager II
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
2+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Manages the execution of projects that involve the coordination of multiple departments and other key projects as directed by the Office of the COO
Works under the supervision of the Director of Program Management to ensure that projects proposed are aligned with the greater goals of the organization, including the strategic plan
Systemizes “project prep”/information gathering efforts in order to streamline the movement from ideation to project start
Creates frameworks and assists in defining a project’s scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility. Frameworks must include needed resources, estimated timeframe, and a monitoring and reporting plan.
Pushes teams and workgroups to ensure that protocols reach an appropriate level of completeness and incorporates the needs of people, systems and resources
Gathers and manages team of stakeholders to accomplish the project as scoped and within specified timelines, resolving issues as they arise and escalating issues as needed.
Develops a detailed project plan to monitor/track progress and implements the use of tools to support those efforts, taking into account the various end users on the project
Acts as quality assurance through the duration of the project lifecycle, performing additional discovery where necessary to ensure speedy and quality execution of each project
Provides status updates and reports (including barriers and recommendations for changes in project direction) to necessary stakeholders as well as to Director of Program Management
Leverages relationships across departments to keep informed on trending issues and ensure reduction of project overlap where possible
Evaluates existing processes and functions when necessary to assess effectiveness in moving projects into implementation
Delegates project tasks based on function and pulls resources outside that scope when needed
Responsible for creating project archives to provide mapping for like future projects
Supervisory Responsibilities of PM I as needed
Participates in and complies with all meetings, assignments, process improvement, and quality improvement initiatives as assigned by supervisor.
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or related field with 2-4 years of related project management experience.
Proven track record organizing and managing a diverse range of assignments and projects with high efficiency
Excellent attention to detail and follow through.
Experience implementing projects (at various stage of project lifecycle) at the organizational or regional level
Experience introducing and implementing project management tools to large audiences
Excellent communication and relationship skills, including coaching and facilitation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
Experience managing budgets
Proficient in Microsoft office, using meeting software, and visualization tools
Strong research and analytical skills.
CAPM certification
Preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
PMP certification
Benefits
Health Insurance
Company
Southwest Key Programs
Southwest Key exists to improve the quality of life for youth each day by providing safe shelter & career development.
5,001-10,000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2023 (4)
2022 (2)
2021 (3)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Anselmo Villarreal
President and CEO
Geraldo Rivera
Vice President
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