Job Title: Project Manager
Duration: 3+ Months
(The dates provided are only an estimate and not a guarantee)
Location: Bronx, NY 10451
Pay Range: $75.00 -$85.00 hourly
Duties:
Assigned to programs/initiatives under the direction of the relevant leads within each discrete initiative, Project Managers will be responsible for providing project-level support for key workstreams within complex direct service programs.
Specific responsibilities may include:
• Supporting all aspects of project lifecycles for assigned workstreams including planning, scope definition, design, execution, and delivery.
• Developing and maintaining templates and tools to track project progress, facilitating the collection of project information/measurables, and managing the dissemination of information and updates related to project status updates.
• Monitoring progress of projects and the status of deliverables;proactively escalate any/all issues or risks.
• Serving as a point of contact for various departments, City agencies, and contracted vendors.
• Assisting in planning and conducting trainings including creating any required training materials.
• Providing on-site support related to project implementation and oversight.
• Providing policy and operational support/guidance and help develop strategies for improving service delivery within the assigned workstream.
• Assisting in reviewing and approving invoices;provide recommendations related to budgetary planning.
Skills:
Fluency in languages other than English, particularly Spanish.
Candidate must be reliable for independent work, be able to lead change as part of a collaborative team.
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with a variety of individuals, groups, and organizations.
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, including ability to tailor technical material to a variety of audiences (e.G., administrative and technical leaders;front-line staff);
Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy, transparency and accountability in all work product;
Keen attention to detail, flexibility and an enthusiastic work ethic.
Experience managing multiple external contractors/vendors strongly preferred
3 or more years of program/project management experience
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Experience working with the Department of Education, Administration for Childrens’Services, or other educational programs. Experience working with educators, administrators, or case malmanagement staff. Experience working with parents and/or children. Experience working with community engagement and/or community service providers/non-profits. Candidate must be reliable for independent work, be able to lead change as part of a collaborative team. Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with a variety of individuals, groups, and organizations. Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, including ability to tailor technical material to a variety of audiences (e.G., administrative and technical leaders;front-line staff);Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy, transparency and accountability in all work product;Keen attention to detail, flexibility and an enthusiastic work ethic.
Employee Benefits:
At LanceSoft, full time regular employees who work a minimum of 30 hours a week or more are entitled to the following benefits:
• Four options of medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k Contributions
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Voluntary Permanent Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Other Employee Perks
LanceSoft is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. LanceSoft makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.