Coleridge Initiative
Connecting Data for Evidence-Based Policymaking
Project Management Lead
Location
United States
Posted
66 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Bachelor Degree4 yrs expEnglishPMP
Job Description
• Develop and maintain centralized systems for tracking project scope, milestones, deliverables, and client satisfaction
• Conduct monthly and quarterly project reviews with division leads and project teams
• Work with project leads to build and update estimates-to-complete (ETCs) for all active projects
• Serve as Project Manager for a limited number of existing Coleridge projects
• Develop and manage labor allocation plans across projects based on available staff capacity and project budgets
• Partner with Finance to generate regular reports on project spend-to-date and staff utilization
• Use time tracking and forecasting tools to inform real-time adjustments in workload distribution
• Define and implement consistent project roles (Project Lead, Account Lead, etc.)
• Work across divisions and support teams to align on delivery responsibilities and operational handoffs
• Maintain a project portfolio dashboard with KPIs tied to Coleridge’s strategic goals
• Lead feedback loops with staff and leadership to improve delivery practices
• Conduct onboarding and training for new project leads and contributors on PMO processes
• Regularly update project management documentation, tools, and templates to reflect best practices
Job Requirements
- 4 to 7 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)
- Proactive problem solver, able to anticipate needs of different stakeholders and provide solutions or processes to identify solutions
- Experience implementing and managing project tracking and labor planning systems (e.g., Asana, Smartsheet, or equivalent)
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills; able to influence without formal authority and ability to work across departments
- Experience with the public sector, federal contracts, or grant-funded programs including non profit
- Familiarity with data governance, research delivery, or technical platforms like Coleridge's Administrative Data Research Facility (ADRF)
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or other relevant project management certification
Benefits
- Remote-based position
- Occasional travel required
- Diverse work environment
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