Position Title: PROJECT MANAGER I

Department: Policy and Research

Reports to: Manager, PMO

FLSA Status: Full Time, Exempt

Salary range: $47,000 - $50,000

Benefits Include: Hybrid work model, flexible work schedule, generous paid time off, 401(K) match, healthcare, dental and vision insurance, health savings account and life insurance. 

Location: Centre City Tower, 650 Smithfield Street, Suite 2400, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Partner4Work (TRWIB, Inc.) values diversity and strives for our team to reflect the wide range of people and perspectives that form our region. We provide equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, culture, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Partner4Work is an EEO employer.

About Us

As the leader of Pittsburgh/Allegheny County’s public workforce system, Partner4Work ensures that the current and future needs of businesses and job seekers are met. Through innovative initiatives and programs spanning every facet of the workforce, we bridge the gap between people looking for work and companies in need of talent. Partner4Work connects funding, expertise, and opportunities to develop a thriving workforce in the Pittsburgh region. 

About this Position

We’re searching for a skilled Project Manager to oversee projects in the workforce development space. The Project Manager oversees a structured approach to project management. They will be responsible for monitoring multiple projects, prioritizing deliverables, providing regular updates, and driving projects through to completion. The ideal candidate will be able to communicate effectively across cross-functional teams, facilitate meetings, reduce the impact of silos, and promote best practices. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Influence without authority, drive projects forward through transparency and communication across team members. 
• Drive projects across cross functional teams, prioritizing deliverables based on importance, outcome, and urgency. Provide recommendations to Project Owners when decisions are necessary.
• Provide transparency to stakeholders through visibility into current project steps, blocking actions, and proposed solutions. Work to eliminate silos across the organization. 
• Maintain Documentation to provide continuity and legacy. Maintain Project Reports including Project Charters, Monthly Dashboards, Narrative Reports and Performance Reports to keep stakeholders updated and maintain historical knowledge with the organization.
• Facilitate Project Meetings, ensuring the correct audience, sending Agendas to drive conversations, and emailing recaps to update all stakeholders on current progress. 
• Own Projects in Asana, collaborating asynchronously with team members to maintain accountability on project deliverables. 
• Foster an environment of inclusion and collaboration, where all voices are heard and relationships are built on shared successes for all partners.  
• Escalate blockers and concerns one level higher immediately to alert leadership to problems. 

P4W Ambassador

• Contributes to the development of a supportive and collaborative work environment through active participation in internal collaborations, team, and activities.
• Provide a high level of customer service for existing and prospective program partners through transparent, accessible, and open dialogue about the organization’s strategy and prospective projects.

Skills and Qualifications

• 2+ years project management experience, minimum
• Experience managing the various phases of a project from Initiation to Close. 
• Forward looking thinker, who proactively seeks opportunities for improvements and proposes solutions
• Professional Certification such as PMP or SCRUM preferred but not required
• Hands-on experience using project management tools and processes such as project charters, RAID logs, and Asana or other Project Management Software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership and desire to take initiative
• Strong team player with problem-solving abilities
• Exceptional attention to detail

ADA Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be used to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to write and/or type; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and bend. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters in an office environment.  

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only job duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

To Apply 

Send resume to employment@partner4work.org. No phone calls, please.