Senior Project Manager

CDC Foundation

Senior Project Manager managing public health initiatives for CDC Foundation. Leading team to support overdose data surveillance and response activities in Georgia.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $108,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the implementation of the request for application process to jurisdictions to identify staffing needs
Strategic thinking around meeting the jurisdictions’ needs in a timely manner through expedited hiring
Supervising the Project Managers and managing project activities
Report to the Senior Portfolio Manager
Manage a team of direct reports
Day-to-day management of the project

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree, preferably in Public Health, or a related field such as health policy, health promotion, global health, or health administration
A minimum of five years of demonstrated leadership in a public health, non-profit, or related program work in the public health community
At least four years supervising others and leading a multi-level teams
Demonstrated ability to work well independently and supervising a team
Demonstrated increasing levels of responsibility and leadership
Experience cultivating a team atmosphere in remote environments
Demonstrated management of federal and non-federal budgets, including design and implementation of program budgets
Demonstrated cross-functional collaboration among internal partners, including Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Compliance, and Payroll
Experience managing multiple programs, including deliverables and deadlines
Experience in program evaluation, including report writing and editing
Experience working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and engaging in strategic external partnership
Excellent customer service and servant leadership to both internal and external stakeholders
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, strong written and verbal communication skill
Working knowledge of Smartsheet and Salesforce.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

program evaluationbudget managementreport writingproject managementstrategic planning

Soft Skills

leadershipteam managementindependent workcollaborationcustomer servicecommunication

Certifications

Master’s degree in Public HealthMaster’s degree in health policyMaster’s degree in health promotionMaster’s degree in global healthMaster’s degree in health administration