Project Manager I

Jobtailor; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Home in Morrisville, NC is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to plan, execute, and finalize complex projects on time and within budget. This role requires building cross-functional teams, defining scope, and tracking resources and milestones.

You will report onsite two days a week, collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders, prepare regular reports, and drive process improvements through the Project Portfolio Management dashboard.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Organizational Development, Project Management, Human Services or related field and two years’ previous experience working as a Project Manager; or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provide the essential knowledge and abilities to perform the job
• PMP certification required within eighteen (18) months of employment
• Planning and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Effective, respectful, and sensitive interpersonal skills for working with a diverse and multicultural population of children, families, and co-workers
• Problem-solving, mediation, conflict resolution and teamwork skills
• Financial management skills
• Skilled in Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Excellent business management and developmental skills
• Efficient team management skills
• Problem solving skills
• Must report onsite to the Alliance Home office in Morrisville, NC 2 days per week

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and finalize projects according to deadlines and within budget
• Establish project teams based on members’ skills, knowledge, and experience
• Document projected resources, dates, and goals
• Define project purpose and assign team members roles and tasks
• Generate and manage project timelines, tasks, resources, meetings, and deadlines
• Maintain relationships with clients and team members and serve as a link between them
• Manage assigned projects and ensure smooth, efficient execution
• Prepare and present regular project reports to management
• Conduct regular team meetings, track project status, and implement changes and improvements
• Manage project-team problems and client issues
• Evaluate completed projects and discuss results with the team
• Improve timeliness and accuracy of the Project Portfolio Management dashboard
• Manage initiative tasks, resource allocations, and time entry in the PPM system
• Enter projects with accurate dates, staff, and allocations in the PPM system
• Develop strategic recommendations and guidance for project sponsors
• Research and develop solutions addressing project needs
• Regularly review policy papers, state contract requirements, policies, and procedures

Skills

Project management

Planning and organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team management

Problem solving

Financial management

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Organizational Development, Project Management, Human Services or related field

PMP certification within 18 months of employment

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

• Plan, execute, and finalize projects according to deadlines and within budget
• Establish project teams based on members’ skills, knowledge, and experience
• Document projected resources, dates, and goals
• Define project purpose and assign team members roles and tasks
• Generate and manage project timelines, tasks, resources, meetings, and deadlines
• Maintain relationships with clients and team members and serve as a link between them
• Manage assigned projects and ensure smooth, efficient execution
• Prepare and present regular project reports to management
• Conduct regular team meetings, track project status, and implement changes and improvements
• Manage project-team problems and client issues
• Evaluate completed projects and discuss results with the team
• Improve timeliness and accuracy of the Project Portfolio Management dashboard
• Manage initiative tasks, resource allocations, and time entry in the PPM system
• Enter projects with accurate dates, staff, and allocations in the PPM system
• Develop strategic recommendations and guidance for project sponsors
• Research and develop solutions addressing project needs
• Regularly review policy papers, state contract requirements, policies, and procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Organizational Development, Project Management, Human Services or related field and two years’ previous experience working as a Project Manager; or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provide the essential knowledge and abilities to perform the job
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required within eighteen (18) months of employment
• Planning and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Effective, respectful, and sensitive interpersonal skills for working with a diverse and multicultural population of children, families, and co-workers
• Problem-solving, mediation, conflict resolution and teamwork skills
• Financial management skills
• Skilled in Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Excellent business management and developmental skills
• Efficient team management skills
• Problem solving skills
• Must report onsite to the Alliance Home office in Morrisville, NC 2 days per week

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project management, including planning, execution, and resource allocation, while effectively communicating with diverse stakeholders. Proficient in managing project timelines and budgets, with a focus on continuous improvement and problem-solving.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Microsoft Project
• Financial Management
• Planning and Organizational Skills
• Excellent Communication Skills

Hard Skills

• Project Management
• Resource Allocation
• Project Timeline Management
• Budget Management
• Problem Solving

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Team Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Mediation
• Teamwork

Certifications & Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Industry Keywords

• Project Portfolio Management
• Policy Review
• State Contract Requirements
• Organizational Development
• Human Services

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint