Manager, Project Portfolio Implementation - National Office (Remote)

YMCA; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 74,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA is seeking a Manager, Project Portfolio Implementation to support organizational priorities and enhance community engagement. This role involves project management, collaboration with various stakeholders, and ensuring successful implementation of partnerships. Candidates should possess strong analytical and communication skills, along with a commitment to YMCA values.

Benefits

Full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

Retirement savings plans

Generous paid time off

Technology stipend

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in partnership building preferred.
• Experience with cross-functional teams around quality improvement required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex systems and projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an ambassador and project manager for partnerships.
• Collaborate with relationship managers to develop partnership strategies.
• Manage day-to-day operations of corporate partnerships.

Skills

Project Management

Collaboration

Analytical Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

TheManager, Project Portfolio Implementationwill support the implementation of organizational priorities supported by YMCA of the USA. More specifically, the Manager will collaborate on assigned projects to advance partner success within the financial development team that meet the needs of an overall partnership strategy as defined by the Y-USA leadership, CDO and senior management at the partner company, and advance organizational priorities across the Y Movement.

TheManager, Project Portfolio Implementation will collaborate with other teams at Y-USA and external partners to support the implementation of projects to align with organizational priorities and advance access to and engagement in community-based services across the Y Movement.

YMCA of the USA is a work from anywhere in the U.S. workplace.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Serve as a YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) ambassador and skilled project manager in all interactions with donors, affiliates, Y-USA departments throughout the development and implementation of all assigned corporate collaborations and partnerships.
• Collaborate with assigned relationship managers (RMs) to develop an overall partnership strategy to meet/exceed team revenue goals; help conduct and gather all necessary donor research to assist in creating new partner proposals and implementation plans that meet the needs of the overall partnership strategy as defined by the Y-USA leadership, CDO and senior management at the partner company.
• Collaborate to create new partner proposals, presentations and project management plans in partnership with respective RM(s) for assigned partners.
• Execute all duties necessary for the successful implementation of the partnerships, including cross-functional collaboration with Finance, programmatic subject matter experts, Communications, Legal and other stakeholders, as appropriate.

Project Execution & Monitoring

• Complete and execute project sheets with cross functional teams including Operations & practice lead teams.
• Hold primary responsibility for managing the day-to-day ongoing operational aspects of assigned corporate partnerships.
• Coordinate the identification and management of an extended partner support team to successfully implement partnership terms and expectations.
• Execute all project management processes including managing SharePoint file system and Teams to host all documentation related to assigned partners.
• Collaboration with Finance to set up necessary project codes and financial reporting systems so that Practice Leads can monitor and report on partnership/funder expenditures.
• Create agendas/draft talking points for donor meetings & calls; develop & route pre-reads to participants; draft meeting notes/highlights & action items.
• Track respective donor interactions (meeting notes, emails, important communications) and associated documentation in donor project management database and ongoing Teams workspace, in collaboration with respective RM(s).

Evaluation & Reporting

• Ensure all partner activities/results are coordinated & reported in a professional manner to internal and external stakeholders; serve as lead for partner stewardship reports while working with RM(s) and writing team to develop each donor report.
• Coordinate with practice lead(s) and finance on monthly/quarterly financials.

Additional Responsibilities

• Actively participate in sharing of best practices with relevant stakeholders.
• Participate in department and organizational meetings, events and initiatives.
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required
• Minimum 5 years of experience working collaboratively and building partnerships with staff of local YMCAs (CEOs, COOs, VPs), or other community-based organizations to implement organizational priorities; is strongly preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience building strong relationships among a wide variety of stakeholders to advance a common cause is strongly preferred
• At least two of the preferred work experiences and/or preferred skills are required
• Experience working with cross functional teams around quality improvement for demonstrated impact is required
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage complex systems with superior technical and project management skills is required
• Experience with the Microsoft suite of products including high-level skill set with Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel as needed is required
• Ability to work with a broad range of partners such as: non-profit organizations, private sector funders, government officials to advance various strategic goals is required
• Ability to hold self to very strict deadlines is required
• Must possess excellent analytical, problem-solving skills, and be able to comply with all administrative processes
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication and presentation skills are required
• Excellent time management skills, initiative, and the ability to take direction
• Demonstrated ability to work well with staff at all levels is required
• Demonstrated ability to influence others in order to achieve objectives is required
• Requires a commitment to the YMCA character development values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility

Benefits

We offer a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, defined benefit plan (retirement savings), defined contribution plan (403(b) plan, life and disability insurances, technology stipend, and generous paid time off, all in a work from anywhere in the U.S. workplace.

Posted Salary Range

USD $74,700.00 - USD $99,600.00 /Yr.