Project Manager

Summary

Join the CDC Foundation as a Project Manager to support the Emerging Infections Program at the New Mexico Department of Health. This limited-duration position (up to six months) requires project management experience, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in public health or other related field
• At least 5-7 years’ experience in project management
• Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills
• Skills and demonstrated experience in project management, cultural awareness, health equity, creative problem solving, and innovation
• Strong technical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint), and SharePoint
• Extensive knowledge and expertise in the use of project management methodologies and tools, as well as resource management practices
• Excellent judgment and decision making, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail, and business acumen to accomplish project goals and strategic objectives
• Ability to manage multiple timelines, thrive in a complex environment, and successfully address competing priorities
• Possesses a valid, current Driver’s License, automobile insurance, and reliable private transport

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall coordination, status reporting, and stability of project-oriented work efforts
• Responsible for overall planning, logistics, and coordination of half day on-site meetings at hospitals facilities within New Mexico and Texas
• Create and develop meeting agendas, slide deck, and meetings notes in addition to sharing all post-/meeting materials in a timely manner with participants
• Lead pre-meeting virtual practices sessions of presentations and hold regular check-ins with facility points of contact to prepare for on-site meetings
• Plan focus group sessions based on identified NM Health surveillance topics as appropriate
• Establish and implement project management processes and methodologies to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, adhere to high quality standards and meet stakeholder expectations
• Responsible for assembling project plans and teamwork assignments, directing and monitoring work efforts on a daily basis, identifying resource needs, performing quality review; and escalating functional, quality, timeline issues appropriately
• Responsible for tracking key project milestones and adjusting project plans and/or resources to meet the needs of stakeholders
• Coordinate communication with all areas of the enterprise that impacts the scope, budget, risk, and resources of the work effort being managed
• Maintain collegial, productive relationships with colleagues and internal/external public health partners
• Ensure clear communication of surveillance program activities including policies and procedures to multidisciplinary and non-technical audiences