Project Manager: Stratford Richardson Ymca

Description
Under the direction of the Associate Executive Director and consistent with the Christian mission of the YMCA, the Project Manager manages multiple projects and provides administrative support for the assigned branch. This position is responsible for managing multiple projects of varied complexity, gathering qualitative and quantitative data, analyzing data, writing summary reports, report verification and distribution, and facilitating management of quality tools with staff and volunteers. This position requires daily collaboration with operations teams to resolve project, priority, resource and/or scheduling conflicts; as well as, with vendors to ensure specifications and deadlines are met and to manage day-to-day escalations and troubleshooting of challenges. This role requires the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Project management, time management, an eye for detail and problem solving skills are essential.
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works closely with staff leadership to ensure all branch projects progress in a timely manner and documents on the projects are collected and archived
• Serves on project teams as a subject matter expert as requested
• Provides resource support for teams including quality data, process improvements, tool kits and other project management tools
• Organizes projects and deliverables for branch departments to increase sales
• Oversees the collection and management of data for research and reports related to association quality measures.
• Liaison for department resources/vendors and project stakeholders, fielding and assigning requests, managing deadlines and delivering final products.
• Responsible for accuracy and clarity of final copy and increasing level of improvement and innovation to assure that programs positively "delight" participants by exceeding expectations.
• Ensures selective communication throughout departments, branches and organizations associated with assignments.
• Provides efficient and effective administrative support that complements efforts of the quality, wellness and program departments.
• Prioritizes projects which serve the annual branch goals that will be executed in a timely way with archived outcomes.
• Maintain branch marketing production calendar through close collaboration and communication with marketing and branch teams.
• Able to prioritize workload to serve organizational needs
• Creative thinker with ability to multi-task, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills and the ability to adapt to new demands and unexpected delays
• Assist with branch Photography for use in promotional guides
• Deliver content for social channels to keep the funnel full at all times

Requirements:

• Four year college or Associate Degree with Three years of project management experience
• Excellent written/oral communication and presentation skills.
• Highly developed organizational skills and ability to take initiative.
• Independent judgment and skill required to plan, prioritize, organize and complete workload.
• Must be able to work in a changing, fast-paced environment.
• Perceived by branch staff and outside organizations as helpful, courteous, professional and supportive.
• Social Media and Photography experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Proven ability to work with a diverse population of members, staff and volunteers.
• Must be able to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong working knowledge of computer programs including Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, Adobe illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign; good keyboard skills and ability to learn YMCA computer programs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work irregular work hours including nights and weekends.
• Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and carry supplies weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time.
• Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.
• Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.
• Ability to view/enter data for long periods of time.
• Fluent in English, written and verbal communication.