Program Manager (Remote)

What We Do

Newhouse Project Consulting (NPC) is a consulting firm, focused on providing a range of organizational management consulting services in various industries. We partner with organizations saving them millions of dollars and helping to ensure they achieve their Return on Investment. (ROI) Our core competency lies in our ability to successfully lead organizations through transformational change with these focus areas: Change Management and Adoption, Salesforce Business Transformation, AI Adoption, Staff Augmentation and Technology Solutions.

Why

We are seeking a proactive and quick-learning Project Assistant to support our client team. The ideal candidate will be adept at quickly mastering new software tools, managing multiple tasks, using administrative skills and ensuring the smooth execution of projects. This role requires presence in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the flexibility to work remotely on other days. Pay range is $35-43/hr (W2). This a contract role for 12 months, with the ability to go perm.

What You Do

Economic Impact:

Access to Capital & Impact Investment:

• Implement programs that provide tangible solutions for small and medium-sized diverse businesses.
• Create scalable pathways to support supplier diversity and foster investments in small/local businesses.
• Develop strategies for reinvesting in academic and health infrastructure to benefit local communities.

Partnership Development:

• Leverage relationships with large organizations to foster collaborations that support local economic growth.

Metrics and Impact Tracking:

• Develop and implement tracking metrics to measure economic impact on communities throughout the state.

Community Impact:

Collaboration with Strategic Partners:

• Work with local anchor institutions and key partners to help meet the organizations's goals for community impact.

Outreach and Engagement:

• Stimulate growth in underserved communities through education and empowerment programs.

Empowerment:

• Lead programs designed to empower the next generation of diverse businesses through outreach and mentorship.

Sustainability Impact:

Sustainable Sourcing:

• Prioritize sustainable sourcing practices that reduce environmental impact and align with environmental justice principles.

Waste Reduction Initiatives:

• Support the organization's sustainability office in waste reduction, focusing on reducing single-use plastics.

Collaboration with Certification Bodies:

• Align with third-party environmental certification organizations to ensure responsible sourcing practices.

Qualifications:

• Take charge of projects from conception through completion, ensuring all objectives are met or exceeded.
• Plan, execute, and close projects by managing timelines, resources, and stakeholder communication.
• Provide comprehensive support to senior management, including scheduling, correspondence, and preparing reports.

• Ensure operational efficiency within the department by managing administrative functions effectively.
• Perform analytical tasks to support decision-making, preparing reports and presentations that streamline operations and help implement new processes.
• Proactively identify challenges and devise effective solutions while adapting to evolving priorities without direct supervision.
• Serve as a liaison between various departments and external partners, maintaining professionalism and clarity in communications.
• Proven experience in project management and administrative support.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work with complex data.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in a dynamic environment.
• Perform additional duties as directed to support the mission of the systemwide procurement team and the organization.

Necessary Attributes:

• Resourcefulness in solving problems and a capacity to work under pressure.
• A proactive "go-getter" attitude; ready to take on responsibilities without needing step-by-step guidance.

Why Join Us:

This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of driving positive change within our client's organization. You will have the chance to shape the future of our client and contribute to its growth and success, enjoying the challenge and flexibility of a startup culture coupled with the stability of a respected institution.

If you have a passion for driving successful administrative and project change and a desire to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply and be part of their dynamic team.