Project Management Lead

Coleridge Initiative

. Maintain centralized project tracking and reporting systems for scope, milestones, deliverables, budgets, and risks .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex, cross-functional projects from initiation to completion, utilizing project management tools and methodologies to ensure effective tracking, reporting, and stakeholder communication. Proficient in anticipating stakeholder needs and providing solutions while promoting consistent project management practices across diverse teams.

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Project ManagementStakeholder CommunicationRisk ManagementBudget MonitoringProject Management Certification

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementRisk ManagementBudget MonitoringProject PlanningResource PlanningTime-Tracking ToolsForecasting ToolsData GovernanceGrant ManagementCross-Functional Coordination

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInfluencing Without AuthorityProblem SolvingCoaching

Tools & Technologies

Project Management ToolsTime-Tracking ToolsResource-Planning ToolsColeridge's Administrative Data Research Facility (ADRF)

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

Industry Keywords

Federal ContractsGrant-Funded ProgramsPublic SectorNonprofit ManagementMatrixed Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain centralized project tracking and reporting systems for scope, milestones, deliverables, budgets, and risks
Maintain consolidated portfolio visibility into project progress, dependencies, capacity pressures, and delivery challenges
Coordinate regular project reviews with division leads, project managers, and project teams
Support preparation and updating of estimates-to-complete across projects
Maintain portfolio dashboards and reports for leadership decision-making
Identify cross-project risks and competing priorities and recommend adjustments or tradeoffs
Manage assigned complex and cross-functional projects from initiation through completion
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, tasks, dependencies, and status updates
Coordinate activities across Training, Research, State, DEO, Technology, and other functional teams
Monitor deliverables and follow up on commitments and deadlines
Identify and address project risks, issues, and dependencies; recommend solutions and escalate significant concerns
Coordinate communication with clients and external partners, including meetings, decision documentation, and follow-through
Consolidate labor forecasts and capacity information across projects
Monitor project spending, labor utilization, and estimates-to-complete with Finance and Project Leads
Use time-tracking and forecasting tools to identify resource constraints and recommend adjustments
Promote consistent project management processes, tools, templates, and reporting practices
Improve coordination and handoffs across divisions and operational teams
Provide guidance and coaching to project managers and contributors without formal supervisory authority
Support onboarding of new project managers and project leads
Recommend improvements to project management systems and delivery processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

4–6 years of experience in project management or program delivery within a matrixed or cross-functional environment
Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Communications, Social Sciences, or related technical field
Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with varying scopes and funding sources, including federal grants and contracts
Ability to anticipate stakeholder needs and provide solutions or processes to identify solutions
Experience using project management, time-tracking, and resource-planning tools to monitor project progress, budgets, and staff utilization
Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
Ability to influence without formal authority and work across departments
Experience with the public sector, federal contracts, or grant-funded programs including nonprofit
Familiarity with data governance, research delivery, or technical platforms such as Coleridge's Administrative Data Research Facility (ADRF)
Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), or other relevant project management certification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Employer retirement contributions
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Professional development support
Remote-based position
Some travel required