ABOUT THE JOB The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Senior Project Manager in the Learning & Project Solutions (LPS) Team in the Business Operations and Support Services Department of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY.

Requirements

of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month. This is a 2-year term-limited position. The Business Operations and Support Services department, in the office of the Chief Operating Officer, works to enable organizational and operational effectiveness by partnering with ACLU staff across the enterprise to develop core business operations, training programs, and support services needed to maximize resources, evaluate and mitigate risk, ensure accessibility and inclusion, and achieve the organization’s strategic goals.

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).

Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals, and deliverables.

into standard project management practices. Participate in Project Management Working Group with project managers across the organization to create project management resources, trainings, and practices to support organizational effectiveness. PROJECT MANAGEMENT Develop project plans including detailed steps for implementation, process definition, user roll out, training, and communications.

Manage project schedule to ensure project is on time, in scope, and within budget. Manage project budgets and resource allocations. Facilitate project meetings ensuring clear goals, agendas, and next steps.

Identify risks, troubleshoot project issues and recommend effective, business oriented, and strategic solutions. Communicate with stakeholders about project status, issues, deadlines, and changes. Manage project close out steps and post-mortems.

Document current-state processes and design and document future-state processes. Engage with stakeholders to gather insights into business objectives, processes, and pain points. Based on project and resource needs, develop communication plans and draft communications.

IN ADDITION: Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Reporting to the Senior Director, Learning and Project Solutions the Senior Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring high-impact ACLU projects are planned effectively, integrate organizational values and compliance priorities, and meet strategic goals and deadlines. The Senior Project Manager will serve as a strategic partner to business units ensuring success through project strategy, project management, and business analysis activities. They will also help the ACLU continue to develop our organizational project management standards and practices in partnership with Project Manager colleagues in the Learning and Project Solutions team and across the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Proven track record of successfully leading systems and process implementations in complex environments.