Strategic Plan to Advance Racial Equity (SP-ARE) Project Manager

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Position Highlights:

POSITION TITLE: Strategic Plan to Advance Racial Equity (SP-ARE) Project Manager

LOCATION: Hybrid – Massachusetts (Boston)

POSITION END DATE: 06/30/2025

SALARY: up to $105,000 (plus benefits)

OVERVIEW

The CDC Foundation seeks a Strategic Plan to Advance Racial Equity (SP-ARE) Project Manager to support the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. This position will work with the Deputy Assistant Commissioner for Health Equity, Deputy Chief Operating Officer, and the Director of Performance Management and Quality Improvement.

The SP-ARE Project Manager is responsible for the management of the SP-ARE implementation and supporting the Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) reporting process. Both projects require a dedicated leader with a human-centered, trauma-informed approach and experience addressing institutional and structural barriers.

The SP-ARE Project Manager will participate in SP-ARE-related meetings, support key work groups which are comprised of cross-department members, assist in aligning efforts and roles across various spaces that support racial equity efforts across DPH, and lead follow up and reporting key updates, including updating the SharePoint site. The SP-ARE Project Manager will also serve as a thought partner, advisor and cross-department collaborator.

In this role, you will be at the forefront of driving change to advance racial equity, coordinating with various internal collaborators to oversee the implementation of the SP-ARE and will play a pivotal role in shaping a supportive and inclusive environment. Join us in our commitment to building an inclusive work environment and creating equitable advancements within our communities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. At least 5-7 years’ experience in project management.
2. Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills.
3. Skills and demonstrated experience in project management, racial equity, health equity, creative problem solving, and innovation.
4. Demonstrated commitment to the department’s goals and values by reinforcing the priorities of health equity that explicitly center racial equity, demonstrating inclusivity, and bringing diversity of thought, critical thinking skills, and experience.
5. Strong technical skills and proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, One Drive, One Note, Forms, Planner, Project, Power Automate, SharePoint, and Zoom).
6. Extensive knowledge and expertise in the use of project management methodologies and tools, as well as resource management practices.
7. Excellent judgment and decision making, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail, and business acumen to accomplish project goals and strategic objectives.
8. Ability to manage multiple timelines, thrive in a complex environment, and successfully address competing priorities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Center health equity in all aspects of project management, collaboration, and meeting facilitations.
2. Responsible for overall coordination, status reporting and stability of project-oriented work efforts.
3. Support coordination of updates at regular reporting intervals on key performance indicators and process being made over time.
4. Develop standards and criteria for reporting timeline according to agreed-upon reporting dates.
5. Support the development of the performance management system, establishing, updating, and implementing standard operating procedures.
6. Establish and implement project management processes and methodologies to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, adhere to high quality standards and meet stakeholder expectations.
7. Responsible for assembling project plans and teamwork assignments, directing and monitoring work efforts on a daily basis, identifying resource needs, performing quality review; and escalating functional, quality, timeline issues appropriately.
8. Responsible for tracking key project milestones and adjusting project plans and/or resources to meet the needs of stakeholders.
9. Prepares briefing notes, reports and presentations concerning the proposed directions of projects and project successes.
10. Coordinates communication with all areas of the enterprise that impacts the scope, budget, risk, and resources of the work effort being managed.
11. Manages one or more cross-functional projects of varying complexity.
12. Maintain collegial, productive relationships with colleagues and partners.
13. Clearly communicate policies and procedures to non-technical audiences.
14. Actively participates and coordinates cross-departmental work. Coordinating twice a year reporting for our Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) with internal stakeholders.

Special Notes:

This role is involved in a dynamic public health program. As such, roles and responsibilities are subject to change as situations evolve. Roles and responsibilities listed above may be expanded upon or updated to match priorities and needs, once written approval is received by both the CDC Foundation and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health in order to best support the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in their public health programming.

This position is currently a hybrid position. CDC Foundation retains the right to make adjustments to this as required.

The CDC Foundation is a smoke-free environment.

Relocation expenses are not included.