- Assist in the identification, intake, resourcing and defining of organizational priority projects.- Participate in the prioritization of Advancement???s annual projects.- Partner with key stakeholders in designing solutions to solve organizational needs, maximizing resources and efficiencies, including but not limited to custom software solutions, workflow design, and system sustainability.- Develop project charters, project plans, and other project artifacts to define business need/impact, risks, deliverables, decisions, dependencies, and deadlines for assigned projects.- Lead high performing project teams and manage project team tasks, assignments to ensure timely delivery of projects.- Identify obstacles, devise solutions and maintain a management system to ensure timely resolutions.- Appropriately track and escalate decisions, risks, dependencies and status reports within the project governance framework.- Prioritize multiple assignments and execute strategies within limited timeframes to meet deadlines, ensuring project deliverables are met.- Document business rules that align with technical documentation for all data- related projects.- Develop business rules and support materials in collaboration with key stakeholders and project teams to provide a framework that leads to successful implementation and sustainability of projects.- Distribute materials to appropriate stakeholders, develop and create databases, and implement efficient workflow systems.- Work with quality assurance coordinators to ensure that product functionality is adequately tested for deployment.- Assist with the collection, analysis and display of data in charts, tables or other formats to support project execution.- Serve as convener, facilitating workgroups, meetings, engaging in appropriate conversations with internal/external stakeholders and conducting appropriate research projects.- Effectively communicate project expectations with workgroup teams and report on the progress of assigned projects.- Develop materials successfully communicating business owner vision and project expectations.- Summarize thoughts, ideas and notes from project meetings. - Report the progress of initiatives back to the Interim Director.- Gather information, organize to present ideas, materials and recommendations clearly.- Work with stakeholders to develop a comprehensive plan for long-term sustainability.- Ensure compliance with all regulations and best practices.
4-7 years
- Demonstrate flexibility, teamwork and creativity in effectively addressing challenges and adjusting project plans as needed.- The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse constituencies, meet deadlines, be self-motivated, and work independently.- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.- Ability to organize resources and establish priorities.
- A bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of project management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.- Able to create a project team environment that fosters trust and facilitates solution-oriented discussions ensuring optimal organizational solutions.- Experience working in software development or as part of a conversion team is highly preferred.- Able to commit to and support workplace inclusion in all its forms.- Demonstrated ability to develop business process models.- Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.- Accuracy, attention to detail and a customer service-oriented attitude.- Ability to work collaboratively and be a team player.- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and the capacity to engage effectively and collaboratively with a wide range of individuals are essential.- Proficient in the following areas: Windows operating systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access, as well as internet browsers and email platforms. Familiarity with donor databases, contact management systems, and tracking systems is also highly preferred.
Bachelors
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