Public Comment Project Manager

Ripple Effect is a company focused on bridging science and strategy to drive progress. They are seeking a Public Comment Project Manager to manage regulatory development projects, ensuring successful delivery while meeting client expectations and overseeing a small team.

Responsibilities:

• Supports the design and implementation of programs and initiatives including developing objectives, drafting strategic & implementation plans and developing new workflows
• Develops and implements processes and procedures to enhance effectiveness and efficiency of team's operations
• Coordinates internal resources and external consultants and vendors to execute programs and projects
• Manages a small team providing mentoring and oversight and managing performance. May supervise staff, when appropriate
• Ensures projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget and are technically sound and accurate
• Oversees the development of deliverables to ensure on-time delivery and high-quality
• Develops a detailed project plan to track progress and manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs
• May manage larger projects and teams, multiple concurrent projects, or interdisciplinary projects spanning multiple business units
• Manages relationships with clients and all stakeholders
• Provides advice on technical approaches to accomplish project objectives including meeting cadence, research approaches, resource needs, communication strategies, and data management
• Establishes and maintains relationships with external consultants, vendors, and partners
• Contributes to proposal writing and technical solutioning for relevant projects and may lead technical or management sections
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in science, health, healthcare or related area; Master's degree preferred
• 10 years' experience
• 2 years project management experience
• Experience with relevant research or programmatic software packages to accomplish project objectives
• Advanced ability to navigate web-based systems such as SharePoint, Teams and other electronic business systems and train others on their use
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Project and people management skills in budgeting, resourcing, planning, tasking, and risk management
• Ability to communicate results simply and effectively
• Ability to develop strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and external vendors
• May have advanced knowledge in area of technical expertise
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience as a consultant to federal agencies
• Experience analyzing public comments or other qualitative data for HHS agencies