Project Manager - Research and Evaluation Group

PHMC is proud to be a leader in public health. We are an equal opportunity employer that holds diversity and inclusion as values central to our mission and essential for our success. The Research and Evaluation Group conducts applied research and evaluation, including work on program efficacy, intervention effectiveness, and needs assessments.

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Research & Evaluation Group at Public Health Management Corporation (R&E Group) is seeking a full-time Project Manager to join its team. R&E Group conducts applied research and evaluation, including work on program efficacy, intervention effectiveness, and needs assessments.

The right candidate will enjoy a fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic work environment and be ready to contribute to multiple projects.

The Project Manager will report to a Senior Project Manager, Director, or Research Scientist, and should be prepared to work on multiple evaluation and research projects, overseeing day-to-day tasks relating to data collection, analysis, and dissemination. The position requires excellent organizational and communication skills as well as a high comfort level with writing about data. The Project Manager is responsible for leading projects;

therefore, candidates should be comfortable with communicating with funders, preparing and monitoring budgets, contract development, providing staff support and supervision, and related project administration functions. In addition to primary responsibility for project management, Project Managers contribute to the growth of the department through the pursuit of new funding via contracts, grants, and partnerships.

R&E Group is committed to creating a pathway for employees to further their careers and encouraging growth within the department and beyond. Professional development opportunities are available for all R&E Group employees. These may include, but are not limited to: presentations at national and local conferences; continuing education opportunities through academic partnerships; participation in work-related seminars; and contributions to scholarly publications.

We are an equal opportunity employer that holds diversity and inclusion as values central to our mission and essential for our success. For us, this means promoting diversity of thought, experience, and culture, and creating an environment where all are respected, empowered, and safe to express their unique perspectives. We are committed to fostering and embracing our multilayered diversity; we strive to ensure that all R&E Group staff members are equally valued for their contributions to our team.

Please submit a 1-2 page resume and cover letter to apply. The required cover letter is not just a formality; it is an opportunity to both demonstrate strong writing and explain how your skills and experiences translate to the work of R&E Group and make you a good fit for this position. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Responsibilities:

* Lead to day operations of research and evaluation projects. Activities may include coordinating with partner organizations, coordinating and participating in data collection, oversight of database creation and maintenance for research and evaluation projects, participating in developing data analysis plans, and interpretation of analyses.

* Train and supervise research coordinators, research assistants, interviewers, and interns to conduct their project responsibilities (data collection, data abstraction, qualitative or quantitative analysis, preparation of presentations, etc.).

* Provide support and mentorship to research assistants, interviewers, and interns to meet their professional development goals.

* Support grant development and lead grant applications. R&E Group is dependent upon funding via grants and contracts;
Project Managers are expected to contribute to identifying new funding opportunities, lead the submission of at least two proposals per year, and provide grant submission support to senior staff.

* Produce and manage research-related documents and materials. These documents include but are not limited to letters, recruitment materials, questionnaires, protocol…