WECA Project Manager (2580)

Wisconsin Early Childhood Association, Inc.; Fitchburg, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisconsin Early Childhood Association, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to plan, coordinate, and oversee projects from initiation through completion. This role ensures on-time delivery within budget and alignment with organizational goals, serving as a liaison among stakeholders and driving execution.

Living in Wisconsin is required; hybrid work options are available with primary office in Fitchburg. Bilingual Spanish/English candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years of project management experience.
• Experience with Microsoft products.
• Strong commitment to WECA's mission.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication; ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Track project progress and mitigate risks.
• Facilitate cross-team communication at WECA.
• Lead project teams and delegate tasks.
• Monitor expenses within budget.
• Collaborate to define program outcomes and measures.
• Support grant writing and reporting.
• Provide supervisory oversight to project staff.

Skills

Communication

Written skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree + 3-5 years PM

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 2908 MARKETPLACE DRIVE STE 101 - FITCHBURG, WI 53719

Salary Range: $63,000.00 - $68,000.00 Salary/year

Wisconsin Early Childhood Association is a statewide, nonprofit association serving as a professional association whose members care for and educate Wisconsin's children, aged birth to eight. We are affiliated with the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Wisconsin Early Childhood Association works to build a foundation for a lifetime of learning for Wisconsin's young children by promoting excellence in early education programs, supporting professionalism in the early childhood workforce, and calling for greater investment in quality early child care. WECA's mission is to meet the professional needs of adults who nurture and teach Wisconsin's young children through a rich continuum of services.

Project Manager Role

WECA is looking for a Project Manager to join our team! The Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing projects from initiation through completion. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with organizational goals. The Project Manager serves as a liaison among stakeholders, facilitates communication across departments, manages risks, and drives project execution to achieve intended outcomes.

Living in the state of Wisconsin is required for this position.

This position supports WECA's work state-wide. Primary office is in Fitchburg, WI with hybrid work options.

Spanish/English bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply for this position.

Benefits

• 10 days of vacation - in your first year


• 12 Sick days - per year and can bank up to 240 hours


• 13 paid Holidays


• Life insurance, Short term & Long term Disability - all company paid


• Medical Insurance


• Dental Insurance - company paid


• Vision Insurance


• Accident Insurance


• Critical Illness Insurance


• Hospital Insurance


• Flex Spending/Dependent Care Account


• 401K - Company matches 100% up to 3% & 50% of next 2%


• WECA is closed the week between Christmas and New Years Day all paid as holiday.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Track project progress, assessing risks and issues and developing mitigation strategies.


• Facilitate communication among team members, including WECA leadership regarding project progress.


• Lead project teams by assigning tasks and delegating responsibilities.


• Monitor project expenses, ensuring adherence to budget constraints.


• Collaborate with all WECA programs to identify clear program outcomes, indicators, and measurement methods.


• Collect information and research to support grant writing, evaluation requirements, reports, and policy/procedures for WECA.


• Provide minor supervisory oversight to staff responsible within projects.


• Other duties as assigned to support WECA.

Qualifications & Education & Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years of project management experience


• Experience with Microsoft products


• A strong commitment to supporting WECA's mission


• Able to communicate effectively, including strong written and interpersonal skills, work independently, take initiative, problem solve, identify needs, and contribute to creative solutions


• Must be incredibly organized and detailed oriented with strong ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously


• This position may involve travel; access to a vehicle and valid driver's license is required

Wisconsin Early Childhood Association (WECA) does not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, development disability, sexual orientation or national origin.