Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Goldbelt, Inc. is hiring a Program Manager II to support the CDC’s emerging public health priorities and high-visibility initiatives. The role develops project management tools and governance systems, leads change and transition planning, and supports project prioritization, execution, and communications.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a feedback loop to identify and prioritize emerging public health threats and their potential impacts on public health outcomes
- Develop and implement a repeatable approach for emerging priority strategy development
- Create strategic communications and engage stakeholders to support decision-making as projects emerge and are implemented
- Support program planning, transition, and integration efforts related to emerging priorities by developing tools to support project management, change management, and process improvement (e.g., SOPs, governance structures, tracking systems)
- Identify projects, activities, and functions that would benefit from enhanced project management support
- Develop project management tools to standardize the approach to projects both large and small
- Develop and update dashboards to monitor projects and identify project risks
- Develop change management and transition plans
- Assess project management training needs and develop training plans, training materials, and job aids
- Provide workgroup support
- Create and manage a production calendar for major events and communication products
- Work with leadership to develop and track deadlines for major events and communication products
- Track and manage the status of communication clearance
Skills
- Demonstrated experience managing projects and programs, including planning, execution, risk management, and stakeholder engagement
- Ability to develop project management tools, governance structures, tracking systems, and dashboards to monitor performance and identify risks
- Experience leading change management and transition planning efforts
- Strong strategic communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders and support leadership decision-making
- Ability to identify, prioritize, and respond to emerging priorities in a dynamic environment
- Experience developing training plans, materials, and job aids to build project management capacity
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly to diverse audiences
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and project management tools
- A minimum of 5 years of documented experience working with CDC, federal, or related public health entities; OR a bachelor's degree in health, science, public health administration, policy, or a functionally related field plus at least 2 years of documented experience working with CDC, federal, or related public health entities
- Ability to obtain and maintain a CDC Public Trust clearance
- Master's degree in public health, public administration, business administration, or a related field
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Prior experience working directly with CDC or other federal public health programs
- Experience managing emerging priorities, change management, or transition initiatives in a public health or federal environment
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- A 401(k) plan with company matching
- Tax-deferred savings options
- Supplementary benefits
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
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