Project Manager I- DEHE Climate Initiatives, ATCEM

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is seeking a Project Manager I for its Climate Initiatives department in Anchorage, AK. This role involves planning and executing events that promote climate resilience and community engagement in Alaska, including the Alaska Tribal Conference on Environmental Management. Responsibilities include project management, community engagement, budgeting, and coordination with various partners. Candidates should have project management experience, proficiency in relevant software, and strong communication skills.
The Climate Initiatives department is recruiting a motivated, relationship-oriented team member to lead the planning and execution of impactful events that support climate resilience and community engagement across Alaska. This new position will support the planning and execution of the Alaska Tribal Conference on Environmental Management (ATCEM) conference and lead planning and execution of numerous events and conferences hosted by the Climate Initiatives department. Duties include project and event management, community engagement, marketing and promotion, and coordination with community, federal, and state partners

Summary:

Under general direction, manages project planning, funding, approval, and implementation. Works with staff members and other stakeholders to successfully plan and execute projects that support the priorities of the organization while ensuring that projects are completed on schedule.

Responsibilities:

Coordinates and manages projects, incorporating and adhering to project management standards and methodology, using prescribed tools and documents as required to coordinate and manager projects. Successfully manages the scope of the project, including client priorities and expectations of product and services, ensuring customer satisfaction.

Tracks the day-to-day activities required to ensure projects are completed on time, successfully, and in a manner consistent with organizational goals, departmental policies, and/or the standard terms and conditions of the contract, if applicable.

Coordinates assigned staff in all aspects of the planning, design and implementation of highly complex projects. Manages the integration of vendor tasks and tracks/reviews vendor deliverables. Serves as the lead contact for internal and external customers on assigned projects.

Forecasts resource needs and secures skilled staff from resource managers as far in advance as possible. Develops budgets and tracks invoicing as appropriate.

Communicates all of the requirements and commitments (both verbally and in writing) for each project with clients, ANTHC staff and management. Participates with other project managers in standards development, educational sessions and process improvement projects.

Publishes and maintains status reports, communication plans, risk plans as is consistent with ANMC standards. Conducts project meetings and is responsible for project tracking analysis and project budgets.

Assists in the development of project scope and objectives. Assists in the development of detailed work plans, which include clear milestones and assignment of project task responsibilities and schedules.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Other information:
KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS
• Knowledge and proficiency with MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Visio.
• Knowledge of Project management experience to include the use of standard methodologies on complex projects in a healthcare environment.
• Knowledge of applicable statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes, administrative orders and other operational guidelines and directives. Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, contractors, and representatives from other local, state and Federal organizations.
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with individuals with wide array of cultural, political, educational, socio-economic, geographic and linguistic backgrounds.
• Skill in addressing sensitive issues and situations.
• Skill in advising leaders of complex organizational units.

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

A Bachelor’s Degree in project management or related field. Progressively responsible professional/exempt work experience in all aspects of the planning, design and implementation of highly complex projects may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

Non-supervisory - Four (4) years professional work experience managing major projects or working in positions using all the aspects of planning, design and implementation of projects. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

Project Management Professional.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Travels frequently within Alaska in small fixed wing aircraft; travels outside Alaska.