Senior Project Manager – Taylor Initiative Strategy

State of Tennessee; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee's Department of Children's Services Central Office Special Projects in Nashville seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex, high-priority initiatives, including the Taylor Initiative, a statewide, multidisciplinary plan addressing human trafficking and exploitation. You will guide projects from concept to completion with strategic planning, coordination, and governance.

The role requires collaboration with executive leadership, partners, and stakeholders to ensure timely

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree and 4 years of relevant project management experience including 1 year leading teams or managing complex projects.
• OR PMP Certification with 1 year of experience leading teams or managing complex projects.
• Substitution of Experience for Education: related project management experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains comprehensive project plans with scope, schedule, budget, communication, and risk management components.
• Leads the Taylor Initiative by coordinating development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of a statewide multidisciplinary strategic plan.
• Researches best practices and analyzes data to identify gaps, risks, and opportunities; recommends strategies to improve outcomes.
• Plans, facilitates, and directs project meetings to align goals, timelines, and deliverables across teams.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with internal leadership, external vendors, and community partners for input, monitoring progress, and accountability.
• Prepares and delivers executive-level presentations, reports, and talking points for agency leadership; communicates complex project information.
• Leads multiple workgroups and mentors project staff.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP Certification

Job description

State of Tennessee's Department of Children's Services Central Office Special Projects in Nashville seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex, high-priority initiatives, including the Taylor Initiative, a statewide, multidisciplinary plan addressing human trafficking and exploitation. You will guide projects from concept to completion with strategic planning, coordination, and governance.

The role requires collaboration with executive leadership, partners, and stakeholders to ensure timely