Program Manager in Decatur

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Carrie Steele-Pitts Home, Inc. (CSPH ) is 135-year-old private non-profit child caring agency is seeking Project Manager(s) who is highly organized, detail oriented, and a great communicator. The Project Manager will be responsible for coordinating all matters relating to projects with internal and external stakeholders, helping to ensure that the multi-disciplinary teams building the project work together smoothly, and ensuring that timelines are met so that projects are delivered on time and within budget.

The Project Manager will be an integral part of the CSPH team and will oversee the planning, tracking and execution of multiple projects within Teen Adoptive & Guardianship Support (TAGS) contract and between CSPH and other stakeholders across the organization. These projects will include services/deliverables in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract.

• The Project Manager will work as a liaison between Group Facilitators, CSPH and the DHS State Adoptions Unit Office supporting projects that maximize the impact of both Offices. The Project Manager will facilitate the proper planning, project scope and stakeholder engagement: ensuring program quality, alignment, and collaboration with key program stakeholders within TAGS and across CSPH.
• The Project Manager will be responsible for creating project plans, timelines, milestones and goals for each initiative. S/He will develop creative strategies to convey sensitive and complex academic and research information and serve as a key resource for knowledge of program services and the design of material/content related to the promotion in accordance with the TAGS contract.
• Facilitates the development of the project scope, detailed project plan and timelines. Tracks and reports on project milestones and goals ensuring that all contributors are informed about deliverables and deadlines. Executes assigned projects and work plans to ensure goals are delivered on time and within the budget. Works with CSPH leaders, internal and external stakeholders, and peer program managers to ensure the project meets or exceeds stated goals.
  
  Performs needs assessments and analyses regarding community and participants’ needs for the basis of program development and/or recommendations. Facilitates meetings between project stakeholders, consultants, faculty, staff, and leadership, and completes and maintains documentation for projects and deliverables. Provide project updates (written and oral reports) on a regular and consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress. Manages strong relationships and communicates regularly with a wide range of stakeholders.
  
  Support dissemination efforts, including manuscript preparation, presentations, and stakeholder engagement. Support research analyses for both quantitative and qualitative data as needed. Prepares reports, slide decks and/or funding proposals to support assigned projects.