Project Manager

About the Role

AFCFC is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Project Manager to coordinate and oversee projects across the organization. This role is responsible for guiding cross-functional initiatives from inception through completion, ensuring alignment with business goals and delivering results on time and within scope. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities and is excited by the challenge of building processes from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the foundation of our Project Management Office (PMO) while leading critical projects that drive organizational success.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• • Coordinate and monitor project activities across departments from initiation through delivery in a dynamic, evolving environment.
  • Collaborate with leadership to define and implement PMO standards, governance, and best practices.
  • Assist in defining project scope, goals, and deliverables through collaboration with internal stakeholders.
  • Develop detailed project plans, manage timelines, budgets, and resources, while adapting to changing priorities.
  • Liaise with third-party vendors and external partners to manage dependencies and ensure quality deliverables.
  • Provide regular updates to leadership through status reports, dashboards, and executive summaries.
  • Identify and mitigate project risks; escalate issues to senior management as appropriate.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation including workflows, timelines, and risk assessments.
  • Support post-project evaluations and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
  • Identify gaps in processes and proactively design solutions to improve efficiency and consistency.
  • Serve as a change agent, championing project management methodologies across the organization.
  • Mentor and guide teams on project delivery and PMO principles.

Qualifications and Skills

• • Bachelor’s degree in business, Operations, Information Systems, or a related field preferred.
  • Minimum of 8 years of relevant project management experience
  • Proven experience managing large-scale projects in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
  • Strong ability to create structure where none exist and build scalable processes.
  • Solid understanding of Agile project principles and formal project management frameworks.
  • Proficiency in project management software such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent.
  • Project Management or ITIL certifications (e.g., PMP, CSM) are advantageous.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and adaptable to evolving priorities.
  • High attention to detail, ability to prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects concurrently.

Physical Requirements:

• • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time.

Salary range:  $91,000.00-$112,000.00/annual