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JBS International, Inc. · 1 day ago

Child Welfare Project Manager I

San Mateo, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

JBS International, Inc. is dedicated to making real progress for real people through effective project management. The Child Welfare Project Manager I will oversee small projects or phases of larger projects, ensuring adherence to guidelines, quality standards, and effective communication with external partners.

ConsultingManagement Consulting

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Ensure the day-to-day functions of assigned projects follow established guidelines required by the client as well as JBS policies, procedures, and best practices

Contribute to project work plans and timelines including prioritization of assigned tasks in coordination with the project director

Ensure project deliverables meet client and JBS quality standards

Establish, track, and maintain project commitments with external partners (i.e., consultants, vendors, subcontractors, temp staff) and assist in developing agreements and scopes of work

Monitor project budgets by reviewing and tracking consultant vouchers, subcontractor invoices and other project expenditures. Review monthly project spending information and assist project director with the preparation of budget expense reports inclusive of burn rates and cost-to-complete estimates

Manage any project performance tracking and dashboard systems

Identify and connect project team members to tools and templates that support project goals and objectives

Anticipate project risks, elevate information to project leadership, problem-solve implementation issues, and where appropriate, circulate lessons learned to project team members and/or the PMO

Utilize technology to increase project effectiveness and efficiency

Maintain organized documentation of project deliverables, background information, project progress detail, and available resources

Assist in the preparation of monthly and semiannual reports to meet contract requirements and/or JBS corporate requirements

Act as a reliable project point of contact ensuring requests and inquiries are addressed quickly, thoroughly, and professionally

Support JBS business and proposal development efforts as directed by supervisor

Project financial monitoring and quality checks (e.g., Cost-to-Complete and/or Costpoint updates, travel, and ODCs)

Monthly Contract Status Reporting

Daily timesheet and utilization analysis and reporting

Qualification

Budget managementChild welfare experienceProject managementMicrosoft Office SuiteProject Management PlatformsRisk managementAttention to detailTeam collaborationProblem solvingCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in social services, public health, business administration, or other related field

Experience managing project budgets of at least 1M annually (Firm-Fixed Price and T&M)

Experience managing subcontractor or grantee budgets

A minimum of 3 years of project management experience working in child welfare (e.g., in scope, budget, etc.)

Demonstrated experience assessing organizational capacity; readiness to implement specific innovations; and selecting, adapting, and designing child welfare programs and practices

Experience developing technical assistance work plans with clear timelines, outcomes, and rationales for service delivery, and deliver individualized training, coaching, and consultation to all state and territorial title IV-B/title IV-E child welfare agencies

Experience engaging state and territorial public child welfare agencies in capacity building projects to support building organization readiness, selecting and developing interventions, implementing changes, assessing progress and performance, and sustaining changes

English fluency (oral and written)

Basic understanding of project management best practices and methodologies

Knowledge of child welfare systems of care and relevant federal child welfare processes, such as Child and Family Services Reviews

Demonstrates strong attention to detail; well organized; can manage time to ensure tasks are completed on time and at the expected level of quality

Works well with others in a positive, courteous, and professional manner; functions well as a member of a team

Can handle multiple tasks at various stages and has the flexibility needed to adjust to last-minute requests for information and changing priorities or procedures

Takes initiative; asks questions when appropriate to do so

Takes a proactive approach to problem solving

Verbally articulate and clear in oral and written communication

Anticipates potential project risks and implements plans to avoid them

Microsoft Office Suite (including advanced proficiency within Excel)

Project Management Platforms (e.g., Smartsheet, Monday.com)

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance (Federal Government background check)

Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk or computer workstation

Regularly uses a computer, keyboard, and mouse

Normal or corrected vision to read documents, view computer screens, and perform tasks that require visual accuracy

Ability to hear and understand spoken information in person and over the phone

Minimal lifting and carrying may be required, typically light office supplies or documents

Ability to move within the office environment to access equipment, files, and interact with colleagues

Ability to handle occasional stress related to deadlines, workloads, or challenging tasks

Preferred

Master's degree

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification

Experience managing project budgets of at least 1M annually

Applied project management knowledge in the areas of government contracting, grants and cooperative agreement management, quality management, data analysis, and/or SDLC processes

Microsoft SharePoint

Survey Management Platforms (e.g., Survey Monkey, Alchemer, Google Forms)

Webinar Management Platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Adobe Connect)

Listserv Platforms (e.g., MailChimp)