Planned Parenthood is the nation’s leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people, as well as the nation’s largest provider of sex education. With more than 600 health centers across the country, Planned Parenthood organizations serve all patients with care and compassion, with respect, and without judgment, striving to create equitable access to health care. Through health centers, programs in schools and communities, and online resources, Planned Parenthood is a trusted source of reliable education and information that allows people to make informed health decisions. We do all this because we care passionately about helping people lead healthier lives.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports the independently incorporated Planned Parenthood affiliates operating health centers across the U.S. Planned Parenthood Action Fund is an independent, nonpartisan, not-for-profit membership organization formed as the advocacy and political arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. The Action Fund engages in educational, advocacy, and electoral activity, including grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, and voter education. Planned Parenthood values the experience of employees, and our cultural ethos is “In This Together” which aims to support a workplace culture that centers on belonging, learning, and individual recognition.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and Planned Parenthood Action Fund (PPAF) seek an experienced Project Manager. The Project Manager will report to the Sr. Director, Care & Access Operations, and will work with staff across the Division to create and adhere to project plans to support the priorities, goals, and outcomes of the Care & Access Division. The Care & Access Division focuses on the development of an overarching strategy related to current and future threats to sexual and reproductive health care including abortion, increasing patient access to sexual and reproductive care and well being (SRHWB), best practices in abortion service delivery and patient centered care including training, and the development of cutting edge clinical standards and guidance for SRHWB care.

Purpose:

The Project Manager will track multiple projects simultaneously, establish realistic project plans, and hold key stakeholders accountable for meeting milestones. The Project Manager will manage a portfolio of work that advances and documents the priorities, goals, and outcomes of the Care & Access Division. The Project Manager will manage the entire project lifecycle from project inception to implementation, ensuring that timelines, strategies, and workflows are implemented and aligned to meet project and strategic goals. This position will support and collaborate on efforts across the division that center organizational strategic priorities, administrative and operational best practices, and effective tracking systems to report progress and impact.

Delivery:

Provide project management for programs and projects in their assigned portfolio
Manage the planning of complex project activities, including day-to-day operational and tactical work
Manage meeting preparation, develop communications, presentations, and updates as needed for projects and programs in their portfolio
Identify and mitigate risks that can potentially impact the project, escalating risks appropriately and defining best practices for proactively managing them in the future
Develop and review methodology, metrics, and measuring standards for initiatives and projects, making recommendations when necessary to facilitate improvements
Develop reports and presentations based on analysis; supports and assists in presentations.
Manage grant programs administered by the Care & Access Division, including the creation of RFPs, project timelines, notification emails, and review guidelines
Maintain project tools and deliverables; update tools and/or data regularly within scheduled timelines.

Engagement:

Engage with division staff, national office colleagues, affiliates, and external contacts to ensure projects are on track, on budget, and deliverables are met
Build relationships and communicate frequently with key stakeholders, technical staff, senior management, and other colleagues across the organization
Collaborate with colleagues to develop SOPs, tools, and resources for project management, administrative and operational best practices, and effective tracking systems
Collaborate with staff across PPFA and external project stakeholders to plan and produce convenings and conferences.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
3 to 5 years of progressively responsible administrative experience and/or project management; Project Management Professional (PMP) certification a plus
Ability to recognize and respond to problems with potential solutions in a highly professional, confidential, and sensitive manner
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent analytical skills with sharp attention to detail and the ability to meet critical deadlines.
Self-directed; ability to work alone or in a team
Ability to work collaboratively with a dynamic, fast-moving team, completing multiple tasks with accuracy and confidence
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
High proficiency in Google products
Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and ambiguous situations
Deep commitment to Planned Parenthood’s mission of promoting Sexual and Reproductive Health.

Travel: 0-25% domestic

$88,000 - $90,000 a year

Total offer package to include generous vacation + sick leave + paid holidays, individual/family provided medical, dental and vision benefits effective day 1, life insurance, short/long term disability, paid family leave and 401k. We also offer voluntary opt-in for Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Transportation/Commuter accounts.

We value a truly diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity and belonging. Our goal is to attract qualified candidates and encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We're committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

PPFA participates in the E-Verify program and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PDN-HR

Roles that are denoted as NYC, DC, or both will work a hybrid schedule and are expected to work in their assigned PPFA office a minimum 2 days per week unless the role is denoted as onsite, which requires working onsite full time or 5 days per week.

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