Technical Project Manager

For over 35 years, Youth Villages has transformed the lives of children and families nationwide through innovative, research-based programs focused on preserving and restoring families.

As a national leader in children’s mental and behavioral health, we serve more than 47,000 youth, young people, and their families annually across 29 states and Washington, D.C. Our proven treatment models drive long-term success in child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental health systems. At Youth Villages, we do what works — partnering with others to expand our impact and advocate for meaningful, lasting change.

We're seeking purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference. With a dedicated team of more than 5,000 staff, Youth Villages is committed to investing in and supporting our employees by offering opportunities to build a fulfilling career through professional growth, personal development, and a mission that matters— helping children and families live successfully.   For more information, please visit  www.youthvillages.org

Position Overview:

The Technical Project Manager works closely with the Youth Villages’ Data Science, Business Intelligence, IT, Finance, HR, Clinical Services, and other departments to support the organization’s strategic priorities. Projects may include supporting projects for Youth Villages’ proprietary clinical platform, GuideTree, supporting Clinical Services with technology-related tools and systems, and evaluating and implementing new software as a project manager within a cross-functional team. This position will utilize best practices and robust project management in all activities, providing value to internal and external users, while meeting organizational requirements. They will also work on special projects as requested by the Director, CIO, and other members of the leadership team, as needed. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Technical Project Manager:   Acts as point of contact, answering questions and providing guidance as needed to ensure delivery of high-quality work 

Understands and documents current and future state processes 

Partners with external vendor(s) to develop and manage project plan(s), including the budget 

Develops and manages the project(s), communication, resource plan(s), and processes 

Analyzes all management and technical processes to ensure delivery as expected 

Meets regularly with project stakeholders and vendor(s), defining project goals and objectives 

Schedules meetings and manages project timeline(s) 

Generates regular reports to update stakeholders and manages project expectations 

Defines roles and responsibilities of the team and determines clear deliverables alongside vendor(s), Director, and CIO

Collaborates with stakeholders to document requirements, needs, and tasks in Microsoft Planner and Teams 

Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Information:

Work must be performed from a secure, private home office workplace with a reliable high-speed internet connection; environment should have moderate noise level consistent with a standard home office.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (required) Computer Science, Business, Engineering, IT Management, or related field (strongly preferred)

2+ years of experience working in Information Technology or similar field (preferred)

3+ years of project management or similarly related experience in lieu of degree (acceptable)

Professional Project Management Certification (preferred)

Experience with non-profits (preferred)

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Proficient with Microsoft Office products

Ability to maintain a flexible schedule

Youth Villages Benefits

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision

401(k)

Time off:

2 week paid vacation (full-time) / 1 week paid vacation (part-time)

12 paid sick days per year

11 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)

Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision

Growth & development through continuous training

Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities

*Benefits are excluded for variable status employees.

Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in our work with children and young adults. We know that children, families and young people of color can face inequity in child welfare and justice systems, and we train our employees to build the skills they need to work with the communities that we serve, as well as, other employees from different cultures and backgrounds. Youth Villages is opposed to racism in any of its forms and is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work that we do each day.