PROJECT MANAGER - GRANT-FUNDED INITIATIVES (PART-TIME
REMOTE)
OLIVE-HARVEY COLLEGE
Reporting to the Executive Director-Strategic Initiatives, the
Project Manager-Grant Funded Initiatives (PT Exempt Remote)
provides leadership and oversight for the day-to-day execution of a
multi-year grant-funded initiative at the college. This position is
responsible for managing project scope, schedule, budget,
deliverables, and outcomes to ensure alignment with institutional
priorities and grant objectives.
The Project Manager exercises independent judgment and initiative
in managing project operations, including setting priorities,
allocating resources, making operational decisions, mitigating
risk, and resolving issues to ensure successful achievement of
project objectives and compliance with institutional and funding
requirements.
This is a fully remote position and is grant funded through
September 30, 2028. All duties and responsibilities are expected to
be performed virtually.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Direct and manage a complex, multi-year grant-funded
initiative, providing overall leadership and accountability for
managing project scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, and
outcomes to ensure alignment with institutional priorities and
grant objectives.
Lead all phases of the project lifecycle, including project
charter development, strategic planning, implementation,
performance monitoring, risk mitigation, issue resolution, change
management, and project closeout.
Establish effective project governance structures,
decision-making processes, and performance frameworks to ensure
successful project execution, stakeholder engagement, and
achievement of project goals.
Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, timelines,
workstreams, resource allocations, and performance measures,
proactively identifying dependencies, constraints, and
opportunities to optimize project performance.
Serve as the primary liaison to executive leadership, grant
sponsors, external partners, and cross-functional stakeholders,
facilitating collaboration, influencing decision-making and
ensuring alignment on project priorities and deliverables.
Monitor project budgets, expenditures, and resource utilization
to ensure compliance with grant requirements, institutional
policies, and funding expectations.
Establish and evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs),
success metrics, and project outcome measures to assess
effectiveness, support strategic decision-making, and demonstrate
project impact.
Lead cross-functional teams by assigning responsibilities,
monitoring progress, facilitating collaboration, and promoting
accountability for project deliverables.
Prepare and present executive-level reports, recommendations,
and project status updates to senior leadership, funding agencies,
and other key stakeholders.
Analyze project outcomes and organizational impact,
recommending process improvements, sustainability strategies, and
opportunities to expand or replicate successful practices.
Utilize project management methodologies, tools, and best
practices to ensure efficient project execution, stakeholder
engagement, and operational effectiveness in a fully remote
environment.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement, customer service
excellence, accountability, and collaboration while maintaining
professionalism, confidentiality, and adherence to City Colleges of
Chicago policies and standards.
Perform related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university
required
- Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible
professional experience required, preferably in project management,
program management, grant administration, or a related field.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be
considered at the discretion of management.
- Employees working remotely are responsible for providing a
stable internet environment with a connection speed of at least 300
megabytes per second (Mbps).
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience managing grant-funded
projects or complex initiatives involving multiple stakeholders,
preferably within a higher education, government, or other complex
organization.
- Knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and
tools required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the
ability to prepare reports, presentations and other communications
for diverse audiences.
- Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and
decision-making skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet
deadlines, and adapt to changing project needs.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaborate
effectively with cross-functional teams in a fully remote work
environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and
student success.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Outlook, Teams).
Salary: $32,500 annually
Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education,
knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as other factors such as
internal equity.
Benefits information is found at
https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!
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