Project Manager

Coleridge Initiative

. Manage assigned Coleridge projects from initiation through completion .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, including the ability to develop and maintain project plans, manage budgets, and coordinate cross-functional teams. Proficient in stakeholder communication and proactive problem-solving within complex project environments.

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Project ManagementBudget ManagementStakeholder CommunicationRisk IdentificationPMP Certification

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningBudget TrackingRisk ManagementResource PlanningDeliverable Tracking

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailProactive Problem-SolvingInterpersonal CommunicationWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

Project Management ToolsTime-Tracking ToolsResource-Planning Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPCAPM

Industry Keywords

Public-Sector ProgramsGrant-Funded ProgramsNonprofit ManagementData GovernanceTechnical Projects

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage assigned Coleridge projects from initiation through completion
Ensure alignment with contractual requirements, scope, timelines, budgets, and deliverables
Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, tasks, dependencies, and status updates
Coordinate project activities across Training, Data Enclave Operations, Research, Technology, and other functional areas
Collaborate with Project Leads and Account Leads to clarify responsibilities, priorities, and requirements
Track deliverables and follow up with contributors to ensure commitments and deadlines are met
Identify project risks, issues, and dependencies and develop mitigation strategies
Coordinate client and external-partner meetings, document decisions, and ensure follow-through
Monitor project budgets, labor utilization, staff allocations, spending, forecasts, and budget performance
Support forecasting of resource requirements and adjustment of project plans
Maintain accurate project information in project management and reporting systems
Prepare and present regular status updates covering milestones, deliverables, budget, risks, issues, and priorities
Document project decisions, action items, and key client communications
Provide project information for portfolio reporting and workforce planning
Follow project management standards, processes, templates, and tools
Coordinate with Finance, Contracts, HR, Technology, and other operational partners
Identify workflow, communication, and delivery improvements
Share lessons learned and recommendations
Support implementation of project management tools, templates, and processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5 years of experience in project management, program delivery, or a related role within a matrixed or cross-functional environment
Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Communications, Social Sciences, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with varying scopes, timelines, stakeholders, and funding sources
Experience managing project plans, deliverables, budgets, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Proactive problem-solving ability, including anticipating project needs, identifying potential issues, and escalating concerns appropriately
Experience using project management, time-tracking, and resource-planning tools
Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
Experience with public-sector, federally funded, grant-funded, or nonprofit programs preferred
Familiarity with data governance, research delivery, technical projects, or secure data environments such as Coleridge's Administrative Data Research Facility preferred
PMP, CAPM, or other relevant project management certification preferred
Ability to work weekdays, weekends, and evenings as scheduled
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, with reasonable accommodations available

Benefits

Comp & perks

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