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Project Implementation Manager

The CDC Foundation is an independent nonprofit authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic and private-sector resources to support the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) critical health protection mission. Since 1995, it has launched numerous programs to address various health threats globally.

CDC Foundation

Employee count: 51-200

United States only
The CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) save and improve lives by unleashing the power of collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations and individuals to protect the health, safety and security of America and the world. The CDC Foundation is the go-to nonprofit authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners and private-sector resources to support CDC’s critical health protection mission. Since 1995, the CDC Foundation has raised over $1.9 billion and launched more than 1,300 programs impacting a variety of health threats from chronic disease conditions including cardiovascular disease and cancer, to infectious diseases like rotavirus and HIV, to emergency responses, including COVID-19 and Ebola. The CDC Foundation managed hundreds of programs in the United States and in more than 90 countries last year. Visit www.cdcfoundation.org for more information.

Job Highlights

  • Location: Remote, must be based in the United States
  • Salary Range: $90,000 - $123,000 per year, plus benefits. Individual salary offers will be based on experience and qualifications unique to each candidate.
  • Work Schedule: 9 – 6 EST
  • Position Type: Grant funded, limited-term opportunity
  • Position End Date: June 30, 2026

Overview

The Project Implementation Manager will drive the delivery of technical projects that improve the use of public health data to inform decision making. This role is aligned to the Workforce Acceleration Initiative (WAI). WAI is a federally funded CDC Foundation program with the goal of helping the nation’s public health agencies by providing them with the technology and data experts they need to accelerate their information system improvements.
Working within DC Health, Office of Health Informatics, Center for Policy, Planning, and Evaluation (CPPE) the Project Implementation Manager will collaborate across technical and non-technical teams to define project objectives, allocate resources, coordinate team efforts, and manage timelines to ensure the successful delivery and implementation of a public health data systems project. The role involves developing project plans, schedules, and budgets, monitoring project progress and performance, and ensuring stakeholders are kept informed about project status. Additional responsibilities include documenting data architecture, processes, and the current data landscape at DC Health to enhance data governance, as well as collaborating with other teams to define data requirements and specifications.
The Project Implementation Manager will be hired by the CDC Foundation and assigned to the DC Health, Office of Health Informatics, Center for Policy, Planning, and Evaluation (CPPE). This position is eligible for a fully remote work arrangement for U.S. based candidates.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership to multidisciplinary teams in the development and delivery of data-driven applications, databases, dashboards, data analytics, or other public health products.
  • Coordinate, lead or participate in project meetings; working closely with technical teams, product manager(s), developers, subject matter experts, vendors, and users.
  • Define, document, and track project timelines, workplans, and processes to drive project deliverables within scope, deadlines, and budget.
  • Define clear roles and responsibilities and ensure standards and best practices are followed.
  • Work with user community, technical teams and vendors to meet implementation timeline.
  • Facilitate business/functional requirement review, approval, and sign-off sessions.
  • Document business practices and workflows, identify opportunities for improvement, support process improvement, discover issues and deliver improved value.
  • Prioritize initiatives based on business needs and requirements.
  • Effectively communicating insights and plans to cross-functional team members and management.
  • Ensure solutions meet business needs and requirements. Monitor service level agreements.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as computer science, information systems, computer
engineering, operations management or related field required. MBA or other related advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years of related experience managing technical projects.
  • Strong knowledge of SDLC, agile (Scrum/Kanban) and iterative development methodologies, standard and best practices for data analytics, application development, enterprise data platforms, etc.
  • Understanding of data architecture, data modeling, data analytics, visualization, application development, cloud engineering
  • Expert knowledge of project management fundamentals, including the ability to develop and implement accurate work plans, schedules, staffing plans, and budgets, in an agile or iterative environment.
  • Experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to lead technical projects through smooth and continuous delivery.
  • Experienced in change management and risk management principles and processes to provide leadership in the development of strategic plans and change management initiatives and their roll-out.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to describe difficult technical problems and solutions to technical and non-technical teams.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining working relationships with internal and external partners and can effectively promote collaboration among differing viewpoints.
  • Strong understanding of technical concepts and legacy systems.
  • Knowledge of user experience design and user research principles and concepts.
  • Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills; and the ability to develop productive working relationships with colleagues and partners.
  • Experience working in a virtual environment with remote partners and teams.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proven ability to create, maintain, and organize clear, accurate, and accessible documentation

Special Notes

This role is involved in a dynamic public health program. As such, roles and responsibilities are subject to change as situations evolve. Roles and responsibilities listed above may be expanded upon or updated to match priorities and needs, once written approval is received by the CDC Foundation in order to best support the public health programming.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.
We comply with all applicable laws including E.O. 11246 and the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria in accordance with 41 C.F.R. §§ 60-300.5(a)(12) and 60-741.5(a)(7). As a federal government contractor, we take affirmative action on behalf of protected veterans.
The CDC Foundation is a smoke-free environment.
Relocation expenses are not included.

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At the heart of what the CDC Foundation does is a culture of collaboration and a steadfast commitment to protecting and improving lives. Established by Congress, the Foundation operates as an independent nonprofit, uniquely positioned to mobilize philanthropic and private-sector resources to bolster the critical health protection mission of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This synergistic relationship allows the Foundation to act with speed and flexibility, launching innovative, high-impact programs and fostering breakthrough collaborations that extend the reach and impact of the CDC's world-class scientific expertise. The Foundation's values are deeply rooted in the belief that 'together our impact is greater,' a principle that guides its efforts to forge effective partnerships between the CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations, and individuals. This collaborative spirit is essential in tackling a wide array of health threats, from chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease and cancer to infectious diseases such as rotavirus, HIV, Ebola, and Zika, as well as responding to public health emergencies.

The CDC Foundation's mission is to promote safer, healthier, and better-quality lives by preventing disease and injury and ensuring individuals have the information needed to make healthy choices. This involves a multi-faceted approach that includes helping communities prepare for health threats by empowering local solutions, supporting effective public health strategies to identify emerging threats, and strengthening public health systems to protect all Americans. The Foundation's work is not confined to U.S. borders; it manages hundreds of programs in numerous countries, underscoring its commitment to global health security. The team culture at the CDC Foundation values diversity of talent, ideas, and backgrounds, recognizing that its success hinges on its dedicated staff. These professionals, with expertise in program management, fundraising, population health, communications, finance, and technology, work tirelessly with the CDC and public health authorities to develop creative solutions to some of the world's most complex health challenges. By investing in public health today, the Foundation aims to reduce future costs, protect the economy, and ensure a safe and healthy society for everyone.

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Flexible working hours

Telework / Telecommute Programs available.

Comprehensive Medical Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits are offered.

Life insurance

Life and disability insurance offered for eligible employees.

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Life and disability insurance offered for eligible employees.

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