Project Manager, Health Communications

Description

ICF is a mission-driven company filled with people who care deeply about improving the lives of others and making the world a better place. Our core values include Embracing Difference; we seek candidates who are passionate about building a culture that encourages, embraces, and hires dimensions of difference.

@ ICF Next, we are fearless in finding new ways to solve problems, relentless in making sure it pays off for our clients and committed to making a positive change in the world.

We are hiring a Project Manager, Health Communications to work with our federal health client on critical public health projects. The role involves working closely with senior management and a multidisciplinary team. The Project Manager must have at least five years of experience managing large communications contracts, focusing on schedule, budget, quality, outcomes, and deadlines. This hybrid position requires coordination in Atlanta, GA. Responsibilities include overseeing project phases, budget management, developing workflows, leading teams, mitigating risks, and providing technical assistance. Experience with stakeholders and guiding teams to high standards is essential.

Location: Hybrid in the Atlanta, GA area- must be able to commute onsite as needed

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the day-to-day execution of the campaign, ensuring 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.

• Oversee campaign planning in a system like Smartsheet, and ensure all activities and timelines are updated in real time.

• Work with clients, stakeholders, and senior leadership to develop campaign objectives and 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 templates, initiate workflows, and assist with production.

• Launch and monitor campaigns 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance

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

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, health communication, health education, marketing, public relations, social sciences, or equivalent.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or related certifications

• Master’s degree in communications, public health, social sciences, business, or associated disciplines a plus

• Experience with CDC program/project management

• Knowledge of CDC culture and processes

• Experience with health promotion campaigns

• 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.

• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Smartsheets, Asana, Trello, Monday.com) 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 and establish strong working relationships with colleagues and clients.

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$98,124.00 - $166,810.00

Atlanta, GA (GA18)