Job Description

ECS is seeking a  Project Manager  with expertise providing project management and coordination support to support NHLBI and work remotely . Please Note:  This position is contingent upon contract award.

ECS is searching for a highly experienced Project Manager with demonstrated ability in employing an advanced level of portfolio, program, and project management leadership to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will collaborate with NHLBI to provide project management support across all levels, from broad portfolio management to individual action tracking and meeting support. More detailed requirements below.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Create and maintain project artifacts.
• Develop implementation plans, project schedules and timelines, and milestone tracking materials to assist in the effective and timely execution of priority activities and tasks, while ensuring proper accountability and ownership.
• Monitor, track, and report on federal funds pertaining to the programs and projects.
• Identify potential project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and monitor risks to implement changes as necessary to keep projects on track.
• Coordinate information and communication between stakeholders.
• Synthesize program data, summarize key findings, and develop materials to provide valuable insights on the progress of the program.
• Implement and enforce project management best practices and methodologies.
• Support agenda development and capture and distribute informal and formal meeting minutes, with action items and decisions. Discussion in meetings often include complex scientific concepts and terminology.
• Record and track action items through completion.
• Identify, track, and record risks, as well as mitigation measures and ensure proper elevation to key stakeholders and decision makers.
• Facilitate and coordinate program meetings.
• Assist with development and management of program charters, plans, and timelines.
• Assist with development of program materials and content for program briefings and meetings.
• Develop dissemination strategies and action plans for key work products related to the program or project.
• Facilitate program management and knowledge management by managing a shared document repository.
• Assist with government financial tracking and reporting.
• Provide support to integrate cross-functional work across NHLBI and NIH Work Groups.

Salary Range: $80,000 – $180,000

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field (e.g., science, public health, business or project management), a master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrable experience in portfolio, program, and project management support. If degree is not in a science-related field, at least 3 years of that experience must be in a biomedical, pharmaceutical, biotech, academic medical center, or health-related organization.
• Must understand project management principles and techniques and have project management work experience in a biomedical, pharmaceutical, biotech, academic medical center, or health-related organization.
• Must have proven experience in documenting and maintaining project management processes, tools, and templates to strengthen an organization’s project management approach.
• Must have the skills necessary to execute projects to ensure they meet all scope, schedule, resources, and quality expectations through the entire project lifecycle and in accordance with the objectives of NHLBI.
• Must possess strong analytical skills, including the ability to integrate information from multiple sources.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to tailor communications to relevant scientific and administrative audiences.
• Must exhibit strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects.
• Must have strong PowerPoint and presentation skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are required.
• Professional curiosity, problem-solving skills, adaptability, and the ability to think critically are crucial attributes of the ideal candidate.
• Must be a team player and possess the ability to work collaboratively.

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