Project Manager

Full-Time

Essential Functions

• Coordinates internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
• Ensures that all projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget
• Develops project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Ensures resource availability and allocation
• Develops a detailed project plan to track progress
• Uses appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs
• Measures project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques
• Reports and escalates to management as needed
• Manages the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
• Performs risk management to minimize project risks
• Establishes and maintains relationships with third parties/vendors
• Creates and maintains comprehensive project documentation
• Responsible for overseeing the migration of various systems within the organization as they are updated or replaced
• Coordinates and leads project meetings, ensuring alignment on objectives, progress, and action items
  
  

Education, Experience, and Licensure

• BA/BS in business administration, data science, information technology or related field; understanding of social service field is preferred
• Experience as a project administrator in the information technology sector preferred
• Solid technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience in software implementation
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft
• Leadership skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Decisiveness
• Problem-solving skills
• The ability to delegate effectively
• Time management skills
• PMP / PRINCE II certification is a plus
• Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus
• Ability to work across functional teams
• Results oriented
• Must possess a valid state Driver's License, in force automobile liability insurance, and maintain a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) that meets organization's insurability standard as defined by DCCCA policy. Availability of reliable transportation is required for this position
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Requires overall computer knowledge and proficiency with the following:
• Computerized database programs
• Spreadsheet programs
• Word processing programs
• Requires the ability to efficiently operate office equipment such as:
• Computerized e-mail systems
• Calculators, copiers, fax machines
• Telephones and voicemail systems
• Effective listening, oral, and written communication skills, including face-to-face, on-site, in person discussions. Exercises appropriate use of positive language
• Regular and predictable on-site attendance
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft suite of products including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Adherence to DCCCA Values:
• We provide education and services based on research and a dedicated commitment to improving lives.
• We value the people and communities we serve by respecting their experiences and treating them with dignity and respect.
• We encourage leadership at all levels by challenging existing conditions and finding innovative ways to grow and learn.
• We deliver high quality services every day, holding ourselves accountable for our outcomes.
  
  

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described below are representative of what must be met to satisfy the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to:

• Stand, walk, sit, climb, or balance
• Talk, hear, taste, or smell
• Reach with hands and arms
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Lift or move up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Work at a computer for extended periods of time, sitting or standing
• Operate successfully in an environment in which mentally and emotionally stressful topics may be discussed or trained, i.e. substance use disorder, mental health conditions, domestic abuse, etc.
• Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  
  

Travel

This position requires travel, which may include driving personal or company-owned vehicles. It may also include driving with other passengers in the vehicle, and/or driving as a passenger with other drivers. Note: Even with a valid driver's license, certain motor vehicle infractions may render individual's ineligible to drive company-owned or personal vehicles for company business. Such infractions may also disqualify employees from continued employment with DCCCA, Inc. This position is considered to be a safety-sensitive position.

Possible Opportunities For Promotion And/or Growth

• Business Systems Administrator
  
  

Please note this description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Candidates must successfully complete pre-employment drug screening, background screening, a fingerprint-based records search, and reference checks. Continued employment is contingent upon annual background screening and participation in an ongoing random drug and alcohol testing program.

DCCCA is a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. This position is considered a safety-sensitive position.

DCCCA, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender, disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law. It is the policy of DCCCA to comply with all federal, state, and local laws concerning the employment of women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans, and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), in every location in which DCCCA has facilities. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training, and any other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.