Senior Project Manager

The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh

$88K — $105K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • 5-8+ years of experience managing complex projects
  • Advanced application of PM principles
  • PMP certification required, Agile certifications a plus
  • Proven ability to manage ambiguity and organizational complexity
  • Strong coaching and leadership capabilities
  • Clearances Required: Act 73 FBI, Act 34 Criminal Clearance, and Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance

Responsibilities

  • Lead organization-wide projects with significant complexity
  • Manage interdependencies across multiple knowledge areas
  • Drive stakeholder alignment and manage conflicting priorities
  • Ensure realization of project benefits and alignment to strategic objectives
  • Influence senior stakeholders and executives
  • Standardize and optimize processes across projects
  • Mentor junior PMs in standards and best practices

Benefits

  • Medical and Prescription insurance-Choice of two health plans and networks
  • Dental and Vision-Free coverage for team members
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
  • Medical, Bereavement, Educational, & Personal Leaves
  • Parental leave (birth & adoption) paid-6 weeks
  • 403b Retirement Plan - pre-tax & Roth options; employer match after 1 year
  • Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - CI qualifies as non-profit
  • Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
  • Professional Development/CEU's
  • Life and Short- & Long-Term Disability insurance
  • Credit Union
  • Team Member Recognition Events
  • Referral bonus
  • CPR-employer paid
  • Travel mileage reimbursement at federal rate
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Location: The Children's Institute Squirrel Hill Campus, 1405 Shady Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Schedule: Monday - Friday, Full Time, Onsite

The Senior Project Manager leads complex, transformational initiatives in dynamic and uncertain environments. This role requires strong coordination across multiple disciplines, ensuring alignment among stakeholders while balancing competing priorities. The Project Manager will drive strategic outcomes by delivering measurable project benefits and influencing senior leaders and executives. In addition, the role focuses on optimizing cross-project processes and mentoring junior project managers in best practices and standards.

Responsibilities
  • Lead organization wide projects with significant complexity
  • Manage interdependencies across multiple knowledge areas
  • Drive stakeholder alignment and manage conflicting priorities
  • Ensure realization of project benefits and alignment to strategic objectives
  • Influence senior stakeholders and executives
  • Standardize and optimize processes across projects
  • Mentor junior PMs in standards and best practices


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • 5-8+ years of experience managing complex projects
  • Advanced application of PM principles
  • PMP certification required, Agile certifications a plus
  • Proven ability to manage ambiguity and organizational complexity
  • Strong coaching and leadership capabilities
  • Clearances Required: Act 73 FBI, Act 34 Criminal Clearance, and Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance


Benefits Summary

We're proud to offer generous benefits to our team members. Regular full-time team members are eligible for the following benefits:
  • Medical and Prescription insurance-Choice of two health plans and networks
  • Dental and Vision-Free coverage for team members.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
  • Medical, Bereavement, Educational, & Personal Leaves
  • Parental leave (birth & adoption) paid-6 weeks
  • 403b Retirement Plan - pre-tax & Roth options; employer match after 1 year
  • Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - CI qualifies as non-profit
  • Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
  • Professional Development/CEU's
  • Life and Short- & Long-Term Disability insurance
  • Credit Union
  • Team Member Recognition Events
  • Referral bonus
  • CPR-employer paid
  • Travel mileage reimbursement at federal rate


Are you looking for a position where you can make a lasting impact in the lives of children and their families? Are you ready to brighten the future of Amazing Children? We want to hear from you!

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