Project Manager

Summary

As part of the Austin Stone Community Church staff team, the Project Manager (PM) is primarily responsible for moving their ministry team projects from request to completion by creating new projects on new team initiatives. The PM will manage multiple projects simultaneously and work alongside internal ministry leaders, as well as internal and external teams, to ensure each project is completed on budget and on time. The PM reports to the Department Leader or Senior Project Manager.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop and document parameters for each project, including scope, timeline, budget, specifications, and assumptions ensuring alignment with team goals and vision.
• Host thorough discovery meetings that uncover key information about clients' and other ministry leaders' goals and objectives.
• Create innovative project plans for new team initiatives or large-scale events.
• Manage workflow and changes to any project scope, timeline, and cost using appropriate techniques, while making correct adjustments to the team calendar.
• Assemble and lead appropriate project teams based on competencies and project specifications.
• Prepare and deliver project status reports to stakeholders by gathering, analyzing and summarizing relevant information.
• Establish and administer effective project communication plans and be a trusted voice for project leadership within The Austin Stone staff.
• Manage project risks and opportunities for further improvement and efficiencies.
• Meet with ministry leaders to identify and resolve issues; obtain their acceptance of project deliverables.
• Share project deliverables with clients, handle feedback calls / meetings, interpret feedback and pass along to internal or external stakeholders.
• Attend all required events and activities for The Austin Stone and the department, including staff meetings, prayer meetings, special events, retreats, and staff development days.

Required Qualifications

Competencies

Communication - Demonstrated capacity to inspire, instruct, and encourage through effective communication in various settings. Able to communicate and work within a complex organizational structure with multiple layers of input. Ability to understand, parse and communicate key project details.

Collaborative Leadership Skills - Collaborate across the organization and with various ministry partners. Ability to lead in concert with other leaders. Ability to integrate multiple perspectives and synthesize them into a cohesive plan. Ability to receive and give feedback in a gracious manner.

Detail Oriented & Organizational Skills - Proven skills in organizing, prioritizing, implementing, and managing multiple projects at different stages simultaneously. Shows attention to detail with processes and systems. Solves problems with creativity and minimal input. Able to successfully develop new and better ways to work and promote a continuous improvement mentality.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Culture and Character

Employees of The Austin Stone are expected to become Partners (our term for members) of the church, fully embracing the values, mission, and purpose of our church. Additionally, all employees of The Austin Stone are expected to understand, affirm and adhere to our Affirmation of Faith, Bylaws, Culture Map, and other documents defining the beliefs, culture, and mission of The Austin Stone Community Church.

Employees also possess the character qualifications of biblical leadership in the church. At a minimum, each employee must agree and aspire to maturity in these qualifications, invite the authority of church community and leaders as a means of growth in them, and pursue them humbly and faithfully by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Please read Attributes of Leaders as Employees at The Austin Stone for a greater description of cultural, character, and other aspects of joining our team at The Austin Stone.

The Austin Stone Community Church is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Women, Minorities, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.