Project Manager, Health

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The Work

We are hiring aProject Managerto work with our federal healthclienton critical public health projectsaround topics such as Medicare and Medicaidprograms nutrition and physical activitytobacco cessationrural healthand substance abuse prevention.Therole involves working closely with senior management andmultidisciplinary teams.

The Project Manager must have at leastfive-to-eightyears of experience managing large communications contracts focusing on schedule budget quality outcomes and deadlines. This hybrid position requires coordination inthe Washington DC metro area. Responsibilities include overseeing project phasesmulti-channel communications planningbudget management developing workflows leading teams mitigating risks and providing technicalassistance. Experience with stakeholders and guiding teams tohigh standardsis essential.

Location:Hybrid in the Washington DC metro area.

As aProject Manager Health you will:

• Lead and manage the day-to-day execution ofprograms and campaignsensuring all tasks and milestones are completed on time.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams (e.g. creative marketing sales and external agencies) to ensure alignment with campaign goals.

• Overseecommunicationsplanningacross channels and partnersutilizingaa system like Smartsheet andensureall activities and timelines are updated in real time.

• Work with clients stakeholders and senior leadership to develop campaignobjectivesand strategies.

• Develop comprehensive project plans including timelines budgets and resource allocation.

• Conduct meetings with staff and contractors deliver meeting notes within 24 hours develop document templatesinitiateworkflows andassistwith production.

• Launch andmonitorcampaigns across multiple channels including digital marketing social media paid media and public relations.

• Provide regular updates to stakeholders including team members clients or management on campaign progress and key performance indicators.

• Prepare post-campaign reports including detailed analysis of results lessons learned and recommendations for future campaigns.

What You Will Bring With You:

• Must be able to obtain andmaintaina public trust clearance

• U.S. Citizenship(required by federal government for the position)

• Bachelors degree in public health health communication health education marketing public relations social sciences or equivalent.

• 5-8years of experience in consulting project management with large (> $5M) programs
  

What We Would Like You To Bring With You:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or related certifications

• Masters degree in communications public health social sciences business or associated disciplines a plus

• Experience withHHSprogram/projectmanagement(with a focus on FDA CMS CDC NIH programs)

• Knowledge ofHHSculture and processes

• Experience with health promotion campaigns

• Experience with earned media and press operationsissuesmanagement

• Experience with media buying and paid social strategies.

• Experience working in an agency environment or with clients.

• Prior award-winning campaign experience a plus
  

Professional Skills:

• Strong project management skills including planning organization and multitasking.

• Excellent interpersonal (verbal written) active listening and organizational skills

• Proficiencywith project management tools (e.g.SmartsheetAsana Trello ) and MS Office Suite.

• Strong leadership organizational skills and attention to detail

• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work collaboratively andestablishstrong working relationships with colleagues and clients

At ICF we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However we understand that some candidates may require accommodationthat involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at. Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.