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ABOUT THE JOB The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of  Project Manager on the   Learning & Project Solutions (LPS)  Team  in the Business Operations and Support Services Department of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY.  This is a  hybrid role  that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight  (8) days per month. This is a 2-year term-limited position. The Business Operations and Support Services department, in the office of the Chief Operating Officer, works to enable organizational and operational effectiveness by partnering with ACLU staff across the enterprise to develop core business operations, training programs, and support services needed to maximize resources, evaluate and mitigate risk, ensure accessibility and inclusion, and achieve the organization’s strategic goals.   This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU). WHAT YOU'LL DO   Reporting to the  Senior Director, Learning and Project Solutions , the  Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring high-impact ACLU projects are planned effectively, integrate organizational values and compliance priorities, and meet strategic goals and deadlines.  Based on project needs, provide communications and business analysis support.  They will also  support the implementation of  organizational project management standards and practices in partnership with Project Manager colleagues in the Learning and Project Solutions team and across the organization. YOUR DAY TO DAY PROJECT MANAGEMENT Develop project plans including detailed steps for implementation, process definition, user roll out, training, and communications   Manage project schedule to ensure project is on time, in scope, and within budget   Manage project budgets and resource allocations   Identify risks, troubleshoot project issues and recommend effective, business oriented, and strategic solutions   Communicate with stakeholders about project status, issues, deadlines, and changes   Manage project close out steps and post-mortems   BUSINESS ANALYSIS AND COMMUNICATION Based on project and resource needs, support or supplement projects with business analyst activities, such as   Collaborating with stakeholders to identify business needs, translate them into documented requirements   Document current-state processes and design and document future-state processes   Engage with stakeholders to gather insights into business objectives, processes, and pain points.   Based on project and resource needs, develop project communication plans and draft communications.   PROJECT MANAGEMENT INITIATIVES Participate in Project Management Working Group with project managers across the organization to create project management resources, trainings, and practices to support organizational effectiveness.   Support Learning and Project Solutions team internal operations through process design and documentation   Support departmental and working group communications through development and execution of communication plans and intranet presence.   Support development of project management related trainings through content design and delivery.   IN ADDITION TO: Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned   FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL  Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstac