Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives at American Academy of Family Physicians in Leawood, Missouri

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American Academy of Family Physicians


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Leawood
Full time

08-25

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The American Academy of Family Physicians and its chapters proudly represent more than 130,000 family physician, resident, and medical student members. Family physicians play a critical role in improving the health of patients, families, and communities across the United States.

The AAFP is committed to helping family physicians improve the health of Americans by advancing the specialty of family medicine, saving members time, and maximizing the value of membership. Our focus every day is to help family physicians spend more time doing what they do best: providing quality and cost-effective patient care. The AAFP delivers value to its members through each of its strategic priorities.

Summary

HOURS:Monday – Friday (hybrid)
Additional hours as needed
TRAVEL:Possible 7-10 days travel per year

Job Description

When you join the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), you become at the center of transforming health care. You are on the leading edge of ensuring family doctors have what they need to adapt and you’re part of a legacy that has been instrumental in improving and advocating for family medicine since 1947. Make an impact that matters. Be Team AAFP.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

We are seeking a project manager to oversee and execute strategic projects and initiatives, specifically our premier conventions, FMX and Future. This role involves working with teams across the academy to plan and execute our largest events that gather thousands of our members. Depending on capacity, this role may take on additional projects and consult with staff on process improvement and project management best practices.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Oversight:

• Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of high-priority organizational projects to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain project plans, timelines, and resource allocation to achieve project goals.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on project status, milestones, and key deliverables.
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree with 2-4 years’ work experience
• Experience with Project Management Tools: Proficiency in using project management software such as Microsoft Teams or Jira is highly desirable. Familiarity with these tools can streamline project planning, task tracking, and collaboration among team members.
• Budgeting: Knowledge of budgeting principles and experience in managing project budgets is advantageous. This includes tracking expenses, forecasting costs, and optimizing resource allocation to ensure projects remain within budget constraints.
• Strong Communication Skills: The ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels is crucial. Strong leadership skills, including coaching, mentoring, and conflict resolution, contribute to a positive team dynamic and project success.
• Strong organizational skills and experience in managing events. Certifications such as PMP or Lean Six Sigma are valuable but not mandatory.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills are required for this position.

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