Strategic Projects Manager

Family First Health

York (York County)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

3 Weeks of Accrued Paid Vacation per ░

9 Days of Accrued Paid Sick Leave Time

4 Personal Days per year

Paid Time Off on Holidays

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities

Job summary

Family First Health is seeking a detail-oriented Strategic Projects Manager to lead strategic initiatives and manage grant opportunities. You will develop plans, guide cross-functional teams, and monitor outcomes to support organizational growth and operational excellence.

The role requires experience in grants, project management, and healthcare operations, with strong communication and analytical skills. This mission-driven organization offers meaningful work and professional growth

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a health or nonprofit field is required or strongly preferred.
3–5 years in project management, strategic initiatives, or grants administration.
Experience with grant budgets, reporting, and compliance.
Strong written and verbal communication for executive-level reporting.
Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and driving strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic projects and initiatives to support growth and operational excellence.
Identify, secure, administer, and report on grant funding opportunities.
Develop project plans with timelines, milestones, and risk management.
Direct teams, conduct meetings, and track KPIs and budgets.
Create dashboards, reports, and executive summaries for leadership.
Ensure grants compliance, reporting, and timely submission of proposals.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Grant writing experience

Grants management experience

Project management experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Communications, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management software

Job description

Family First Health is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Strategic Projects Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational, analytical, and computer skills, along with strong written and verbal communication abilities. This individual should be able to manage multiple priorities, work collaboratively across departments, and provide exceptional service while supporting organizational initiatives and strategic projects. This position offers more than just a job—it is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful work while growing professionally within a mission-driven organization. At Family First Health, we are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to the communities we serve.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Under the leadership of the VP of Strategic Initiatives, the Strategic Projects Manager is responsible for leading strategic projects and initiatives that support organizational growth, innovation, and operational excellence, while also identifying, securing, administering, and reporting on grant funding opportunities that align with organizational priorities.

Strategic Project Management:

Develops detailed project plans for new projects and initiatives associated with strategic growth, organizational improvement, and innovation, as directed by the VP of Strategic Initiatives.
- Project plans include scope, resources, deliverables, risk management, project schedules and timelines, sustainability considerations, stakeholder engagement strategies, and alignment with grant requirements when applicable.
Utilizes standard project management methodologies, planning tools, and technology to develop, lead, monitor, and assess project teams and project outcomes.
Assembles project teams and provides project leadership by:
- Scheduling and facilitating regular team meetings, including agenda development, meeting documentation, and action planning.
- Collaborating with team members and stakeholders to identify and remove barriers to project success.
Directs and manages project work, monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), project milestones, deliverables, budgets, and overall project performance.
Ensures projects are effectively transitioned into ongoing operations, including developing sustainability plans and operational handoffs.
Monitors project progress, manages risks, controls changes to project scope and timelines, and engages stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
Documents lessons learned and conducts project closure and debrief meetings to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Communicates project progress, risks, outcomes, and strategic recommendations to the VP of Strategic Initiatives, senior leaders, and project sponsors.
Develops dashboards, reports, presentations, and executive summaries to communicate project status, grant performance, outcomes, and organizational impact.

Grant Development and Grant Writing:

Recommends funding opportunities and grant strategies that support Family First Health's strategic plan, growth initiatives, and community health priorities.
Develops and maintains a grants pipeline and grant application calendar to ensure timely pursuit of funding opportunities.
Leads the development, writing, editing, and submission of high-quality grant proposals, applications, letters of inquiry, and supporting documentation. This may be conducted in collaboration with a third party grant writer.
Collaborates with operational leaders, subject matter experts, finance staff, and project teams to gather data, define project scopes, establish measurable outcomes, and prepare grant narratives.
Prepares and coordinates grant budgets and budget narratives in partnership with finance and project stakeholders.
Ensures all grant applications are accurate, complete, compliant with funder requirements, and submitted within established deadlines.

Grant Administration, Compliance, and Reporting:

Serves as the primary coordinator for awarded grants, ensuring compliance with all funding requirements, regulations, and reporting obligations.
Monitors grant-funded project expenditures in collaboration with the project lead and finance to ensure compliance with approved budgets and funding requirements.
Maintains comprehensive grant records, documentation, agreements, correspondence, and reporting files.
Coordinates and prepares interim, annual, and final grant reports, including programmatic and financial reporting.
Ensures all grant closeout activities and final reporting requirements are completed accurately and on time.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Communications, or a related field.
3-5 years of experience in project management, strategic initiatives, grants management, program management, healthcare operations, or nonprofit administration.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, and project management software
Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and leading projects from planning through implementation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience developing reports, presentations, grant narratives, and executive-level communications
Experience researching, writing, and submitting grants.
Experience managing federal, state, foundation, or corporate grants.
Experience in healthcare, public health, FQHCs, behavioral health, social services, or nonprofit organizations.
Project management training.
Experience with HRSA funding, government grants, or healthcare compliance requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mental/Physical Requirements:

Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with a Manager position such as:

Frequent and prolonged work at a computer and/or on the phone for extended periods of time with repetitive typing, arm, and hand motion
Frequent travel with exposure to weather conditions
Occasional bending, stooping, crouching, or kneeling
Occasional carrying office supplies and equipment
Frequent standing and walking
Frequent turning and reaching
Requires correct vision and hearing to normal range
Requires ability to speak clearly for others to understand
Frequent competing demands, frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events
Normal working conditions include an office environment and outside or inside at community events

Benefits