Senior Project Manager

amazing kids; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Parental leave

403b Retirement Plan with employer-mim

Education Assistance/Tuition Reimb.

Professional Development/CEUs

Life and Disability insurance

Credit Union

Job summary

The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex, transformational initiatives onsite at the Squirrel Hill campus in Pittsburgh. The role requires coordinating across disciplines and balancing priorities to drive measurable benefits.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, 5–8+ years of PM experience, PMP certification, and the ability to influence senior leaders. Clearances (Act 73 FBI, Act 34, Act 33) are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 5–8+ years leading complex projects.
• Advanced application of project management principles.
• PMP certification required; other PM certifications may be considered.
• Proven ability to manage ambiguity and complexity.
• Strong coaching and leadership capabilities.
• Clearances: Act 73 FBI, Act 34 Criminal, Act 33 Child Abuse.

Responsibilities

• Lead organization-wide projects with significant complexity.
• Manage interdependencies across multiple knowledge areas.
• Drive stakeholder alignment and manage conflicting priorities.
• Ensure realization of project benefits and alignment to strategic objectives.
• Influence senior stakeholders and executives.
• Standardize and optimize processes across projects; mentor junior PMs.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Coaching

PMP

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

At The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh, we’ve built our legacy on being amazing. After more than a century of the highest quality care and service to children and their families, we’re forever proud of our team members who don’t just make a career here – they make a difference.

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Location: The Children's Institute Squirrel Hill Campus, 1405 Shady Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Schedule:Monday – Friday, Full Time, Onsite

The Senior Project Manager leads complex, transformational initiatives in dynamic and uncertain environments. This role requires strong coordination across multiple disciplines, ensuring alignment among stakeholders while balancing competing priorities. The Project Manager will drive strategic outcomes by delivering measurable project benefits and influencing senior leaders and executives. In addition, the role focuses on optimizing cross-project processes and mentoring junior project managers in best practices and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead organization wide projects with significant complexity
• Manage interdependencies across multiple knowledge areas
• Drive stakeholder alignment and manage conflicting priorities
• Ensure realization of project benefits and alignment to strategic objectives
• Influence senior stakeholders and executives
• Standardize and optimize processes across projectsMentor junior PMs in standards and best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• 5–8+ years of experience managing complex projects
• Advanced application of project management principles
• PMP certification required; Other highly relevant certifications or extensive PM experience may be considered in lieu of PMP
• Proven ability to manage ambiguity and organizational complexity
• Strong coaching and leadership capabilities
• Clearances Required: Act 73 FBI, Act 34 Criminal Clearance, and Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance

Benefits Summary

We're proud to offer generous benefits to our team members. Regular full-time team members are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical and Prescription insurance-Choice of two health plans and networks
• Dental and Vision-Free coverage for team members.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Medical, Bereavement, Educational, & Personal Leaves
• Parental leave (birth & adoption) paid-6 weeks
• 403b Retirement Plan – pre-tax & Roth options; employer match after 1 year
• Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program – CI qualifies as non-profit
• Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development/CEU’s
• Life and Short- & Long-Term Disability insurance
• Credit Union
• Team Member Recognition Events
• Referral bonus
• CPR-employer paid

The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We serve a diverse population of children and families, and we want our workforce to reflect that same diversity. We want all interested individuals to feel welcome in applying for a career at our amazing place – we can't wait to meet you!

The Children’s Institute does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religious creed, AIDS or HIV status, disability, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, union membership, or veteran/military status in employment.