Project Manager

This is a hybrid position; in-person in Alexandria, VA three days per week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

The Project Manager plans, executes, and delivers projects, operating cross-functionally to support various initiatives Academy-wide. This role requires leading with strong emotional intelligence, including building trust across departments, navigating competing perspectives, and bringing people together around a shared plan. This position is responsible for managing timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure initiatives are delivered on time and within scope.

The Project Manager reports to the Chief Revenue & Operations Officer (CROO).

Key Responsibilities

• For each assigned project, owns the schedule and makes recommendations on budgeting and resourcing needs to keep each project on track
• Leads end-to-end project management for cross-functional initiatives, from scoping through delivery and post-project review
• Builds and maintains project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations
• Builds trust and strong working relationships with stakeholders across every level of the organization
• Keeps project tracking software current and accurate, and uses it to report on progress
• Manages risks and issues across multiple concurrent workstreams with sound judgment and composure
• Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure deliverables meet requirements and deadlines
• Facilitates project meetings in a way that keeps people engaged, head, and aligned
• Adapts communication style to different audiences, follows through on commitments, identifies stakeholder concerns, resolves conflict constructively, escalates risks promptly, and builds consensus across teams with competing priorities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field (relevant experience or certifications may be substituted for a degree)
• 3+ years of project management experience
• Prior experience with project management or work tracking software
• High emotional intelligence; must be self-aware, empathetic, and skilled at building consensus among diverse stakeholders
• Demonstrated reliability, initiative, and a strong work ethic, with hands-on approach to seeing projects through to completion
• Excellent communication and active listening skills
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities

Some local travel required; occasional domestic travel.

The base pay for this role is $80,000-90,000 per year, commensurate with experience and education/certifications. The Academy is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 9% 403(b) contribution after one year of employment; company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance; 5 weeks of PTO; 11 paid holidays; paid parental leave; pre-paid legal services; pet insurance; hybrid work environment; and professional development opportunities.

AAO-HNS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants or employees who require an accommodation for a disability may contact [email protected].