<p>POSITION TITLE: Project Manager</p> <p>LOCATION: Lexington or Stanford, KY</p> <p>STATUS: Full Time, Salary, Exempt</p> <p>PROGRAM: Business Development</p> <p>REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Business Development</p> <p>INTRODUCTION:</p> <p>Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA) is a non-profit organization spanning four states that creates positive change in the lives of individuals and communities through a ministry of service. We provide housing for families, veterans, and low-income seniors. We provide care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities, healing accountability that brings people together with restorative justice, and free HIV testing and education. When Volunteers of America was founded in 1896, "volunteer" referred to anyone who served others as a vocation through a commitment to a mission. Today, we are still staffed by paid, mission-driven professionals working to create positive change and build thriving communities. Flexibility, teamwork, and fun are some of the reasons our employees are proud to work at VOA! We offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees who meet eligibility requirements.</p> <p>BENEFITS:</p> <p>Volunteers of America Mid-States, offers a rich and robust benefits package the supports a healthy work life balance, which include the following:</p> <p>Health and Wellness</p> <p>Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)</p> <p>Health and Wellness Program</p> <p>Medical Coverage</p> <p>Dental Coverage</p> <p>Vision Coverage</p> <p>Flexible Spending Account</p> <p>Health Spending Account</p> <p>Short Term Disability</p> <p>MetLife Legal Plans</p> <p>Financial Wellbeing</p> <p>Competitive Compensation Packages</p> <p>Life Insurance (company paid)</p> <p>403b retirement plan with company fund matching</p> <p>Employee discounts</p> <ul> <li>Loan forgiveness options through federal programs </li></ul> <p>(National Health Corp & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)</p> <ul> <li>All company paid benefits and paid time off effective day one </li></ul> <p>Work Culture</p> <p>Commitment Committee</p> <p>Justice Committee</p> <p>Integrity Committee</p> <p>Compassion Committee</p> <p>DE&I Committee</p> <p>Retention Committee</p> <p>Training & Development</p> <p>VOA LEAD Program- Leadership Development Program</p> <p>VOA University - Staff Development</p> <p>VOA Academy - Clinical Training and Development</p> <p>JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <p>The project manager will partner with team members from across the organization to support various complex projects aiming to improve internal functions and/or to develop and launch new or expanded services. This position will ensure that Volunteers of America Mid-States continues to meet the critical needs of those in our communities with the greatest need.</p> <p>WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE:</p> <ol> <li> <p>A bachelor's degree in business administration, project management, public administration, nonprofit management, social work, or related field required.</p> </li><li> <p>2-3 years' experience in project management or organizational operations required.</p> </li><li> <p>Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.</p> </li><li> <p>Proven ability to lead, prioritize, and manage multiple projects and relationships.</p> </li><li> <p>Exceptional attention to detail including organization, diligence, and time management skills.</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge of project management software is preferred.</p> </li><li> <p>Experience supporting or coordinating mergers, acquisitions, or organizational integrations preferred.</p> </li></ol> <p>RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Coordinate and manage projects across a variety of programs with internal and external focus</p> </li><li> <p>Outline tasks involved in the projects and assign tasks to appropriate team members</p> </li><li> <p>Identify project resource requirements, allocate resources effectively, and ensure that team members have the necessary tools and support to complete their tasks</p> </li><li> <p>Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize their impact on project objectives. Proactively monitor project risks throughout the project lifecycle.</p> </li><li> <p>Participate in budget development and monitoring</p> </li><li> <p>Develop comprehensive project plans, including objectives, scope, deliverables, timelines, resource allocation, and budget estimates.</p> </li><li> <p>Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, including clients, team members, and senior management. Keep stakeholders informed of project progress, milestones, and any issues or changes that may arise.</p> </li><li> <p>Provide leadership and guidance to project team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment. Motivate team members to achieve project objectives and overcome challenges.</p> </li><li> <p>Track project progress against established goals and milestones, and provide regular status updates to stakeholders. Identify and address any issues or bottlenecks that may impact project timelines or deliverables.</p> </li><li> <p>Conduct post-project reviews to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement. Leverage feedback to optimize project management processes and enhance organizational efficiency.</p> </li></ol> <p>We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.</p>