Project Manager

Public Strategies Overview

Public Strategies is a dynamic professional services firm with more than 35 years of experience delivering innovative communications, consulting, technology, events, and project management solutions. Our collaborative team of problem solvers, creatives, technologists, trainers, communicators, and change agents is committed to doing good well.

Serving private sector, government, and nonprofit clients nationwide, Public Strategies delivers award-winning products and experiences. Public Strategies has also pioneered nationally respected human services programs supporting low-income and other vulnerable populations. Through our integrated initiatives (including One Set Studio, our cutting-edge virtual production space, and NextThought, our eLearning initiative) we elevate storytelling, training, videos, and immersive experiences for leading national brands.

Position Summary

The Project Manager plans, manages, and delivers assigned projects, programs, contracts, and special initiatives from initiation through completion, ensuring work is completed on time, within scope and budget, and in alignment with client, funder, and organizational goals. The Project Manager coordinates cross-functional teams, partner organizations, and stakeholders; establishes clear processes, tools, and communication structures; and monitors performance, quality, and risk to support consistent, high-quality delivery and continuous improvement.

Essential Job Functions

• Manage the full lifecycle of assigned projects, programs, and special initiatives, including assessment, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Define project scope, deliverables, milestones, and resource requirements in collaboration with leadership, cross-functional teams, subject matter experts, and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project plans, work plans, timelines, and action plans; manage priorities, workflows, and deadlines across multiple concurrent projects.
• Manage assigned contracts and deliverables, including tracking deliverables, monitoring budgets, and ensuring compliance with contract, client, and funder requirements; escalate complex contractual issues as appropriate.
• Identify risks, implementation needs, and barriers early; develop and carry out mitigation strategies related to scope, budget, timelines, quality, and compliance.
• Serve as a primary point of contact and liaison among clients, funders, government agency staff, partner organizations, and internal teams; communicate project status, risks, and changes clearly and on time.
• Plan and facilitate meetings, trainings, and technical assistance activities; prepare agendas, action plans, and follow-up documentation.
• Lead and coordinate the work of project team members, providing direction, guidance, and training on project processes, tools, and expectations.
• Develop, implement, and document project management tools, processes, procedures, and best practices, and integrate new initiatives and process changes with minimal disruption to existing services.
• Design and oversee data collection, tracking systems, and quality assurance measures; analyze project performance data to monitor progress, fidelity, and outcomes and recommend improvements.
• Translate research, program needs, and stakeholder feedback into actionable recommendations, tools, and resources, and communicate requirements between project teams and technology or content development teams.
• Prepare high-quality written materials, including reports, presentations, and communication products, and support proposal and business development activities as needed.
• Other duties as assigned