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Urban Strategies, Inc · 9 hours ago

Senior Project Manager

Minneapolis, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Urban Strategies, Inc. is a national nonprofit dedicated to community development and revitalization. The Senior Project Manager will plan and direct strategies to ensure family stability and thrive in target areas by leveraging data tracking systems and establishing strong relationships with clients and community partners.

Non ProfitService Industry

Responsibilities

Identify and engage high-impact partners to meet program goals

Lead and support sub-contractors and partners across sectors in program implementation

Build and maintain relationships with key organizations and service providers

Manage special projects as needed

Collaborate with the housing management team to address site-specific housing stability goals

Foster partnerships to boost neighborhood economic development

Develop and implement a neighborhood revitalization plan to support residents and enhance economic mobility

Develop and implement an Annual Plan aligned with program goals and vision, informed by needs assessments and evidence-based practices

Track and report outcomes, evaluating programs to meet objectives

Monitor data in the LEARN Performance Management System to document progress

Facilitate community building, leadership training, and capacity-building activities

Support sustainability planning, fundraising, and resource development, identifying partnerships and funding opportunities, and assisting with grant or project proposals

Manage project contracts and budgets and be accountable for expenditures to Director of Finance

Develop and present or publish internal and external reports to stakeholders and partners

Actively participate in Urban Strategies program meetings and other meetings related to the project

Be available to occasionally work nights and/or weekends, and travel

Provides resources and knowledge for client to access capital, including loans for their financial goals that include access to housing, consumer products to build credit and reduce debt, and/or entrepreneurship

Provides consultation services in financial management and financial goals

Provides support in exploring resources to grow their wealth through entrepreneurship

Hosts in person and virtual seminars for clients seeking resources for financial literacy, management and access to capital

Supports and promotes the development of the USI CDFI client base

Other administrative duties as assigned

Qualification

Partnership oversightData analysisProject managementContract managementTeam supervisionProgram designFacilitating group processesCultural sensitivityCommunity buildingBudget managementMS Office SuiteCommunicationOrganizational skillsTime managementIndependent work

Required

Bachelor's Degree required

5 years of nonprofit or human services experience with increasing responsibility in project management, partnership oversight, contract management, and team supervision

Excellent oral and written communication skills, effective with diverse stakeholders, (must provide writing sample demonstrating effective persuasive writing during interview process)

Comfortable and effective in facilitating group processes

Ability to set vision, lead, and empower team members, residents, and service partners

Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills

Proficient in data analysis and resident-driven, data-driven program design

Strong sense of confidentiality for participants and employees

Excel in a fast-paced environment with multiple service locations and diverse stakeholders

Culturally sensitive and able to work in diverse settings

Passionate about community building and able to inspire others

Ability to work independently with initiative and thrive in a team environment

Skilled in developing and managing program/project budgets

Proficient in MS Office Suite, especially Advanced MS Excel, and other common software