Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ripple Effect is a company focused on bridging science and strategy to drive progress. They are seeking a Public Comment Project Manager to manage regulatory development projects, ensuring successful delivery while meeting client expectations and overseeing a small team.
Responsibilities
- Supports the design and implementation of programs and initiatives including developing objectives, drafting strategic & implementation plans and developing new workflows
- Develops and implements processes and procedures to enhance effectiveness and efficiency of team's operations
- Coordinates internal resources and external consultants and vendors to execute programs and projects
- Manages a small team providing mentoring and oversight and managing performance. May supervise staff, when appropriate
- Ensures projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget and are technically sound and accurate
- Oversees the development of deliverables to ensure on-time delivery and high-quality
- Develops a detailed project plan to track progress and manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs
- May manage larger projects and teams, multiple concurrent projects, or interdisciplinary projects spanning multiple business units
- Manages relationships with clients and all stakeholders
- Provides advice on technical approaches to accomplish project objectives including meeting cadence, research approaches, resource needs, communication strategies, and data management
- Establishes and maintains relationships with external consultants, vendors, and partners
- Contributes to proposal writing and technical solutioning for relevant projects and may lead technical or management sections
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in science, health, healthcare or related area; Master's degree preferred
- 10 years' experience
- 2 years project management experience
- Experience with relevant research or programmatic software packages to accomplish project objectives
- Advanced ability to navigate web-based systems such as SharePoint, Teams and other electronic business systems and train others on their use
- Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Project and people management skills in budgeting, resourcing, planning, tasking, and risk management
- Ability to communicate results simply and effectively
- Ability to develop strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and external vendors
- May have advanced knowledge in area of technical expertise
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Experience as a consultant to federal agencies
- Experience analyzing public comments or other qualitative data for HHS agencies
Benefits
- Competitive pay, exceptional benefits
- A range of programs that support your work/life balance and personalized preferences
Company Overview
Ripple Effect provides professional consulting and exceptional talent for federal, private, and non-profit clients to deliver some of the most crucial policies and programs that shape our nation. It was founded in 2003, and is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://rippleeffect.com.