Functions as a senior project manager at The Task Force for Global Health, providing strategic management to various complex projects.
Trains and provides mentorship and technical assistance to project management staff.
Ensures that project management is practiced in a consistently high-quality manner.
Ensures that projects are completed on time and within budget.
Liaises with funding partner project officers.
Establishes priorities, develops work plans, and reports progress based on knowledge of program needs and direction; meets deadlines.
Manages complex, high stakes projects.
Manages relationships with competing viewpoints.
Resolves project issues and challenges.
Manages and tracks project budgets, including approval of expense reports/invoices.
Leads project team discussions and meetings.
Manages project budgets and provides financial reports to program leadership, funders, and other stakeholders.
Builds and nurtures relationships with leadership, internal project team members, consultants, and external customers by interacting through email, phone calls, meetings, and/or personal visits.
Participates fully as a member of the Task Force for Global Health by contributing, assisting, and participating in projects, activities, and initiatives as requested by management.

A bachelor's degree and six years of related experience and previous supervisory and program/project management experience, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
A master's degree is preferred.
PMP Certification is required or will be attained within twelve months of hire or reclassification.
Master’s Degree in Public or related degree; and at least eight years of experience specifically related to this position, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
At least four years of experience working in public health, development, and/or academia.
Demonstrated excellence in organization, writing, and project management.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, especially in cross-cultural settings.
Prior domestic and international meeting logistics experience.
Demonstrated ability to expertly manage time and prioritize tasks.
Demonstrated initiative and ability to work effectively independently.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

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