DEPARTMENT: Executive Office
REPORTS TO: Director of Board Governance, Operations and Relations
ABOUT US
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is an independent nonprofit organization authorized by Congress in 2010. Its mission is to fund research that will provide patients, their caregivers and clinicians with the evidence-based information needed to make better-informed healthcare decisions. PCORI is committed to continually seeking input from a broad range of stakeholders to guide its work.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Project Manager for Board Governance supports, coordinates, and helps to deliver on the strategic vision of the PCORI Board of Governors (Board) and its committees with direction from the Director of Board Governance, Operations and Relations (Director), Executive Director (ED) and Senior leadership. This role will serve as a staff liaison to the Board, provide project management and strategy support, and manage special projects as assigned by the Director.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participate in long- and short-term Board meeting development, planning (including Board agenda and meeting material development), follow through and tracking from Board meeting, and evaluation of activities.
- Support the Director to plan and collaboratively manage Board meeting cycle with multi-year prospective approach, supporting Board and Committee preparations, schedules, and activities aligning all work and workflows across PCORI with the strategy for Board engagement and oversight.
- Support the alignment of workflows and activities from Board-related Committees to the Board and back to the Board-related Committees as necessary.
- Support the Director in ensuring and implementing appropriate Board orientation and ongoing education (e.g., hosted dinners, retreats, education programs, etc.).
- Support Board evaluation processes and provide quality improvement opportunities in collaboration with PCORI leadership and Governance Committee staff.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on the policies, positions, and procedures that impact the work of the Governance Committee.
- Provide guidance and strategic insight to the Governance Chair and Committee members.
- Facilitate the completion of the committee’s responsibilities and maintaining and disseminating accurate committee records.
- Develop, prioritize, execute, and review key strategic priorities and assist in monitoring strategy progress.
- Review policies and procedures and provide recommendations as necessary to ensure accuracy, effectiveness, and compliance.
- Liaises with others across the organization including participating and/or facilitating convenings of the Committee Managers group.
- Other duties assigned.
Incumbent(s) in this position may be required to perform other duties and special assignments not specifically stated above.
Statements outlined in this section are designated as essential job functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Required Skills
- Strong analytic skills and ability to synthesize and translate complicated material into clear and simple language.
- Excellent editing, oral and written communications skills.
- Thorough knowledge of correct use of grammar, construction, and spelling.
- Ability to meet high standards for accuracy, quality, responsiveness, integrity, and discretion.
- Strong interpersonal communications and teamwork skills.
- Demonstrated ability to quickly produce high-quality work under tight deadlines.
- Detail-oriented with strong organization, project, and time management skills, including ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to take direction and editing from others.
- Motivated self-starter with a can-do attitude.
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required, with demonstrated interest in project management, operations, or non-profit management.
- Master’s degree in relevant field preferred.
- 5-7 years of experience in a professional setting a plus, preferably in project or program management in a nonprofit organization.
- Prior work experience in a setting with Board or governance-related committees preferred.
- Extensive experience and advanced-level skill with PowerPoint, Excel, webinar software and Microsoft Office Products.
- Experience working in a dynamic work environment essential.
PCORI conducts background checks on all applicants.
_The health and safety of our employees is a top priority. As part of that commitment, PCORI requires all employees, regardless of remote work status, to be vaccinated against COVID-19. As a prospective and/or new employee at PCORI, you will be required to comply with PCORI's vaccination policy, report your vaccination status, and provide proof of vaccination. Compliance with the policy does allow for exceptions, but those exceptions will only be granted in circumstances related to medical conditions, disabilities, and sincerely held religious beliefs. Continuing with this application indicates your intent to comply with PCORI's Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. _
PCORI conducts background checks on all applicants.
PCORI’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
PCORI is an equal opportunity employer committed todiversity both internal and external tothe workplace. You can learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion here.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.