Senior Project Manager at CDC Foundation

Georgia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Public Health, Non-ProfitIndustries

Requirements

  • Master’s degree, preferably in Public Health, or a related field such as health policy, health promotion, global health, or health administration
  • Or a bachelor’s degree in a related field with a minimum of seven years of experience in public health or a related field
  • A minimum of five years of demonstrated leadership in a public health, non-profit, or related program work in the public health community
  • At least four years supervising others and leading multi-level teams
  • Demonstrated ability to work well independently and supervising a team
  • Demonstrated increasing levels of responsibility and leadership
  • Experience cultivating a team atmosphere in remote environments
  • Demonstrated management of federal and non-federal budgets, including design and implementation of program budgets
  • Demonstrated cross-functional collaboration among internal partners, including Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Compliance, and Payroll
  • Experience managing multiple programs, including deliverables and deadlines
  • Experience in program evaluation, including report writing and editing
  • Experience working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and engaging in strategic external partnerships
  • Excellent customer service and servant leadership to both internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to successfully manage individual workload, while also supporting a multi-level team
  • Excellence in judgment and decision-making, with strong analytical skills, business intuition and acumen
  • Strong verbal and written presentation skills
  • Ability to work on weekends, after hours, and to travel domestically as required
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Working knowledge of Smartsheet and Salesforce

Responsibilities

  • Manages up to seven direct reports responsible for managing indirect field employees across the nation, as well as up to 15 field employees
  • Oversees complex jurisdictional partnerships across a specified region
  • Troubleshoots escalated issues related to projects, serves as back up support for the Project Managers, and supports Programmatic Leadership
  • Collaborate with Project Managers and Recruiters to ensure staffing targets are met, troubleshooting issues when needed
  • Manages significant matters such as program development, program budgeting, and auditing/evaluating program impact and performance
  • Provides quality control over monthly expenditure report and invoice reviews
  • Supervises preparation and submission of narrative and financial reports or updates to donors in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
  • Works with internal partners and Programmatic Leadership to implement systems and processes to ensure consistent, high-quality project management
  • Keep abreast of and develop specialized knowledge of significant overdose prevention and response efforts across the nation and the OD2A program
  • Fosters and maintains [team atmosphere or partnerships, as description cuts off]

Skills

Project Management
Program Management
Supervisory Leadership
Budget Management
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Team Leadership
Public Health
Strategic Planning
Hiring
Remote Team Management

CDC Foundation

Supports public health initiatives and organizations

About CDC Foundation

The CDC Foundation supports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) by enhancing public health initiatives, particularly in response to COVID-19. It works closely with community-based organizations (CBOs) that are integral to local communities, helping to spread important COVID-19 prevention information and ensuring fair access to vaccines. The Foundation collaborates with a variety of clients, including public health agencies and community groups, primarily in the United States. Its business model focuses on gathering resources from philanthropic and private sectors to fund CDC's public health efforts, which include emergency responses, educational programs, and technical assistance. The CDC Foundation generates revenue through donations, grants, and partnerships, which are then used to support various public health programs. Its goal is to effectively mobilize community strengths and resources to address health challenges and improve health outcomes for all.

Atlanta, GeorgiaHeadquarters
1992Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Government & Public Sector, Social ImpactIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Risks

Increased competition for funding may limit resources for CDC Foundation programs.
Reliance on private sector partnerships could pose reputational risks.
Evolving public health data needs may strain the Foundation's resources.

Differentiation

The CDC Foundation uniquely bridges CDC with private-sector partners for public health initiatives.
It has launched over 700 global programs since its inception in 1995.
The Foundation consistently earns a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for financial transparency.

Upsides

The Workforce Acceleration Initiative addresses public health data infrastructure needs.
The Foundation's storytelling podcast enhances public health communication and engagement.
New board appointments bring diverse expertise to the Foundation's leadership.

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