Project Manager

Company: Chamber of Commerce
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Headquarters, 1615 H Street, NW, Washington, District Of Columbia, United States of America Req #576Tuesday, November 5, 2024ABOUT US:If you are passionate about the ability of American business to improve lives, solve problems, and strengthen society, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the place for you. As the world's largest business organization, we believe in building a future that gives everyone the opportunity to pursue a better tomorrow. We make it our job today-and every day-to build the strongest relationships possible among the American people, business leaders, and elected officials in Washington, D.C., state capitals, and countries around the globe. For them and the businesses we represent, the U.S. Chamber is a trusted advocate and partner.We are driven by the pursuit of innovation and partnership and hold ourselves to the highest standards. Our commitment to our members is matched only by our commitment to our employees. As part of our team, we will support your long-term career development while delivering relevant learning opportunities. We will empower you to lead, develop deep expertise, and find new approaches to solving the toughest challenges.POSITION OVERVIEW:This newly created role is an opportunity for strategic, hands-on work to identify and spearhead critical projects for the leadership team of the nation's top business association. There will also be opportunities to contribute to the structure and efficiency of this key office.The ideal candidate has excellent project management and analytical skills with a keen understanding of the policy landscape. You may be a fit for this role if you are collaborative, able to quickly develop trusting and productive internal and external relationships and can expertly manage impactful projects.RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish and maintain processes; keep track of multiple separate, but interrelated workstreams; ensuring the core team stays true to the big picture of the project while helping manage and keep track of the day-to-day details.
• Assist with meeting management, planning, and material development.
• Implement and manage a wide variety of high-level projects.
• Help spearhead new initiatives by developing project outlines, agendas, programs, and events.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish priorities.
• Manage critical cross-divisional projects, coordinate logistics and materials, and perform follow-up with individuals responsible for specific actions.
• Maintain project documentation through metrics and project documentation tools.
• Ensure deliverables are met and delivered on time to the highest quality.
• Conduct research and other special projects at the direction of the team and help manage information flow.
• Handle administrative duties as needed.REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years' related experience in a high-level government relations office, C-suite, or similar environment.
  • Strategic mindset with excellent organizational and analytical skills.
  • A solutions-focused self-starter.
  • Highly dependable and detail- and action-oriented.
  • Able to work autonomously in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
  • Comfortable interacting with senior executives and staff with diplomacy and tact.
  • Knowledge of current events, politics, and economic news.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment and handle confidential information.
  • Outstanding verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
  • Strong proofreading and editing skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365.The salary range for this position is $94,318.00 to $114,000.00. The actual salary paid for this position will vary based on market data, an applicant's qualifications, relevant degrees, certifications, and other factors. Our full-time employees are eligible for benefits, including health care, vision, dental, retirement, and paid leave.We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Our talent acquisition and employment policies are inclusive. We respect both the spirit and letter of the laws of equal employment opportunity.
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