Urban Strategies, Inc · 5 hours ago
Senior Project Manager
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$83K/yr - $90K/yr
5+ years expUrban Strategies, Inc. has been assisting residents and community stakeholders for over 40 years to implement transformative projects in distressed U.S. communities. The Senior Project Manager will oversee the organizational strategy to ensure families in the target area are stable and thriving, while establishing strong relationships with clients and community partners.
Non ProfitService Industry
Responsibilities
Partnership Development and Cultivation
Research and identify high impact partners that have the ability or with capacity building will have the ability to meet the programmatic goals
Oversee, monitor and lead sub-contractors and partners from the private, nonprofit and public sectors and support them in implementation of programs and services
Develop and sustain new working relationships with key partner organizations and social service providers with resources that can support programmatic goals
Coordinate and manage the development of any special projects as needed
Collaborate with the housing management team to ensure that housing stability goals for each specific site are addressed effectively
Develop robust partnership to increase the economic development within the neighborhood
Develop and implement a neighborhood revitalization plan that supports the residents within the neighborhood but also maximize the economic mobility of constituents
In consultation with Executive staff, develop and implement an Annual Plan for the target area. The Annual Plan must align with the overall programmatic goals and be consistent with program philosophies and the articulated vision for a sustainable mixed-income community. Programs and services must be informed by ongoing needs assessment and evidence-based practice
Track and report programmatic outcomes and engage in ongoing evaluation of programs and services to ensure that they meet project objectives and other project requirements
Monitoring the productivity of all data entered into the LEARN Performance Management System to prepare reports and document progress towards programmatic goals
Facilitate community building, leadership training and capacity building activities to strengthen and expand the ability of residents, resident leaders and local partners to contribute to neighborhood transformation
Support sustainability planning, fundraising and resource development efforts as directed, including through ongoing identification of potential partnerships and funding opportunities, and assisting with writing 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
Other administrative duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required
Five years of work experience, in the not-for-profit or human services sector, demonstrating progressively higher levels of responsibility for managing all aspects of a project or program, overseeing partnerships and contracts, and supervising a team of individuals
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Must be able to communicate effectively with all members of a diverse stakeholder group, from residents to professionals and executives. Must provide writing sample demonstrating effective persuasive writing
Must be comfortable and effective in facilitating group processes
Must have ability to set vision, lead, and empower team members, residents, and service partners
Strong organizational, planning and time management skills
Ability to analyze and interpret data, and to base program designs on resident-driven and data-driven rationale
A strong sense of and respect for confidentiality involving both participants and fellow employees
Must excel in fast-paced environment with multiple service locations and a broad set of diverse stakeholders
Ability to work in a variety of settings with culturally diverse persons and communities with the ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate
Passion for community building and ability to share that enthusiasm with residents, staff and the larger community
The ability to work independently and with initiative, combined with skills for thriving in a team environment to achieve shared goals
The ability to develop and balance a program/project budget
Computer proficiency in MS Office Suite (Advanced MS Excel), other commonly used software
Preferred
Master's Degree preferred
Company
Urban Strategies, Inc
USI is a national nonprofit with over 45 years of supporting pathways to prosperity for and with communities nationwide.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.5MKey Investors
Truist Foundation
2023-07-25Grant· $1.5M
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