The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is seeking a Project Manager to join our Program Management Office. The Project Manager has overall responsibility for managing scope, budgets, timelines, project teams, stakeholders, vendors, and contractual deliverables across multiple projects that improve the lives of people living with diabetes. Reporting to the Program Director, this role supports the PMO in standardizing project management processes (with a focus on efficiency), ensuring strategic alignment and effective program delivery, and fostering collaboration across teams. The Project Manager will support ADA mission-driven success on PMO initiatives and programs while promoting accountability and impact.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Leads cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget
- Aligns resources to accomplish project tasks and key milestones with clear accountability for project deliverables
- Communicates and collaborates with development and marketing teams to provide training and information required to promote and seek funding for new projects, programs, and systems.
- Directs the work of a project team with overall responsibility for managing scope, budget, timeline, staffing and stakeholders, vendors, and contractual deliverables.
- Accountable for project deliverables, overall project success, and supporting contract renewals to expand ADA’s offerings.
- Serves as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders, volunteers, customers, and vendors.
- Maintains process documentation and identifies opportunities for continuous improvement for all organization initiatives.
- Facilitates quality management and change management techniques for project management.
- Effectively estimates and plans project resources, schedules, and budgets.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Minimum expected years of relevant experience : 5 years in project management and/or delivery of programs, products, or services
- Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification is preferred
- Understanding of project management methodologies, such as PMBOK
- Demonstrated proficiency in project management software (e.g. MS Project or Smartsheets) Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong sense of urgency
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to form and lead high-performing teams
- Critical thinking and the ability to manage complex projects
- Exceptional problem-solving skills
- Strong change management skills
- Demonstrates a high level of personal accountability and holds others accountable for results
- Fosters collaboration and cooperation to deliver results
- Strong planning, organization, and attention to detail
- Good negotiation skills
- Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work independently to manage multiple concurrent projects
WHY WORK HERE
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) offers a rewarding career working for one of the premier voluntary health organizations in the world supporting people with type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes. Our employees like working at the ADA because of our mission, the inclusive environment, work-life balance, our benefits and our culture:
- Industry competitive base pay ranging from $68,000 - $72,000 for this role. Base offers are determined by several factors including but not limited to your relevant work experience, education, certifications, location, internal pay equity, etc.
- A culture of recognition including new hire welcome announcements, service anniversary awards, referral bonuses, monthly All Employee Assembly, appreciation awards
- Generous Paid Time Off, including holidays, vacation days, personal days and sick days
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), disability & life insurance, pet insurance and retirement savings
- Guided by our mission, we provide top tier diabetes supply coverage through our medical benefits program
- A company focus on offering mental health programs and work/life balance with most of our employees working remote
- Joining our dedicated team affords the gratification of knowing beyond a doubt that you will impact the lives and well-being of millions
