Project Manager

ABOUT US:

Travis Association for the Blind/Austin Lighthouse (TAB) a non-profit organization, was founded in 1934 by Dr. Henry L. Hilgartner and other civic-minded citizens of Austin to provide a setting where blind men and women could come to learn skills and create products that were sold door to door.

Today, Travis Association for the Blind stays true to the mission established in 1934 by providing opportunities for economic and personal independence for people who are blind, visually impaired, or deaf blind by creating, sustaining, and improving employment. We continue to grow and expand the services we provide to blind Texans.

Our Core Values guide us in everything we do: LIGHT: Leadership, Integrity, Growth & Innovation, Heart, and Teamwork.

TAB offers a variety of benefits to include: 403(b) retirement plan; health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance; employee assistance program; life insurance; paid time off; paid holidays; employee appreciation events; and more.

Job Summary

The Project Manager ensures the smooth operation and optimization of Lighthouse projects. They are responsible for maintaining and enhancing enterprise applications, providing advanced PM support, and driving the implementation of new solutions. Expertise in system administration and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues is essential in supporting the business operations and improving system efficiency.

Responsibilities

• The project manager's responsibilities will include planning, executing, and managing a project. They also will ensure the project is delivered on time and within budget.

Planning

• Defining goals: Establish the project's scope, objectives, and goals
• Creating a plan: Develop a detailed plan that includes tasks, resources, timelines, and deliverables

Executing

• Leading the team: Ensure the right people are assigned to the right tasks
• Managing schedules: Keep track of the project's progress and ensure tasks are completed on time

Managing

• Managing risks: Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them
• Managing budgets: Ensure the project is delivered within budget
• Managing resources: Allocate resources appropriately and adjust as needed
• Managing quality: Run check-ins to identify bottlenecks and ensure the project is error-free

Reporting

• Documenting activities: Ensure team members record their progress and the resources they use
• Preparing reports: Provide reports to stakeholders that document the project's activities

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  Complies with and assists other employees understand and comply with TAB's policies and procedures.
• Behaves in accordance with the key behaviors aligned with TAB's Core Values of Leadership, Integrity, Growth & Innovation, Heart and Teamwork (LIGHT).
• Complies with and ensures employees understand and comply with TAB's policies and procedures.
• Holds self and others accountable for behaving in accordance with behaviors aligned with TAB's Core Values of Leadership, Integrity, Growth & Innovation, Heart and Teamwork (LIGHT).
• Other duties as assigned.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of the disciplines of Project Management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, electronic mail and scheduling
• Demonstrated ability to drive projects and participating individuals and teams to achieve increased competencies and effectiveness levels
• Computer literate and possesses good understanding of basic web technologies (FTP, browsers, basic HTML, data files)
• Understanding and knowledge of administration functions associated with Sales Force CRM system.
• Familiar with data management
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills and orientation; able to establish and maintain rapport with internal and external customers.
• Strong ethics and discretion with confidential or sensitive information
• Able to read, comprehend and understand information and ideas presented in writing or in alternative form.
• Possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity.

Supervisory Responsibility

• None

Communication & Contacts Required

• Vendors, customers, employees, leaders

Decision Making/Judgment Required

• Makes decisions as per Standard Operation Procedures and Company Policies. Works with little supervision; exercises independent judgment.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School diploma required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum of 4 years' experience required.
• Experience using packages like Excel and Photoshop
• Previous experience with website or e-commerce CMS
• Previous working experience with responsibility to corporate initiatives, employee programs, corporate affairs, project management, or a related role

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned or reassigned. This job description is subject to change at any time.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• Background Check and Drug Screen required
• Internal and external applicants accepted
• Verifiable documentation of ability to work in the US

Individuals who are blind or visually impaired are encouraged to apply

TRAVIS ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND, A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

TAB provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetics or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, TAB complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

EEO is the law. To review your rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, please visit: www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf