Strategic Plan to Advance Racial Equity – Project Manager

CDC Foundation

Project Manager overseeing racial equity projects and public health initiatives for the CDC Foundation in Massachusetts. Collaborating with state officials to enhance equity efforts in health services.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management with a focus on health equity and racial equity, utilizing strong organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools to effectively coordinate and communicate across cross-functional teams.

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Project ManagementHealth EquityRacial EquityMicrosoft 365 ProficiencyCreative Problem Solving

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Hard Skills

Project Management MethodologiesResource Management PracticesPerformance Management System DevelopmentQuality ReviewStakeholder Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationAttention to DetailJudgment and Decision MakingOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft One DriveMicrosoft One NoteMicrosoft FormsMicrosoft PlannerMicrosoft Project

Industry Keywords

Health EquityRacial EquityPublic Health Infrastructure GrantCross-Departmental CoordinationKey Performance Indicators

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Center health equity in all aspects of project management, collaboration, and meeting facilitations.
Responsible for overall coordination, status reporting and stability of project-oriented work efforts.
Support coordination of updates at regular reporting intervals on key performance indicators and process being made over time.
Develops standards and criteria for reporting timeline according to agreed-upon reporting dates.
Support the development of the performance management system, establishing, updating, and implementing standard operating procedures.
Establishes and implements project management processes and methodologies to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, adhere to high quality standards and meet stakeholder expectations.
Responsible for assembling project plans and teamwork assignments, directing and monitoring work efforts on a daily basis, identifying resource needs, performing quality review; and escalating functional, quality, timeline issues appropriately.
Responsible for tracking key project milestones and adjusting project plans and/or resources to meet the needs of stakeholders.
Prepares briefing notes, reports and presentations concerning the proposed directions of projects and project successes.
Coordinates communication with all areas of the enterprise that impacts the scope, budget, risk, and resources of the work effort being managed.
Manages one or more cross-functional projects of varying complexity.
Maintain collegial, productive relationships with colleagues and partners.
Clearly communicate policies and procedures to non-technical audiences.
Actively participates and coordinates cross-departmental work. Coordinating twice a year reporting for our Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) with internal stakeholders.

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 5-7 years’ experience in project management.
Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills.
Skills and demonstrated experience in project management, racial equity, health equity, creative problem solving, and innovation.
Demonstrated commitment to the department’s goals and values by reinforcing the priorities of health equity that explicitly center racial equity, demonstrating inclusivity, and bringing diversity of thought, critical thinking skills, and experience.
Strong technical skills and proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, One Drive, One Note, Forms, Planner, Project, Power Automate, SharePoint, and Zoom).
Extensive knowledge and expertise in the use of project management methodologies and tools, as well as resource management practices.
Excellent judgment and decision making, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail, and business acumen to accomplish project goals and strategic objectives.
Ability to manage multiple timelines, thrive in a complex environment, and successfully address competing priorities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation expenses are not included.