Operations Project Manager - Part Time

CIMA seeks a part-time (15-20 hours per week) teammate to manage internal operations projects and processes. This position will play an integral role in developing and implementing internal processes and tools to support the success of a growing consulting firm. The Project Manager should be highly organized, detail oriented, and a great communicator who is able to collaborate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders.

Working closely with our Director of Operations, responsibilities include:

• Leading new projects to develop or improve existing internal processes that support staff and client success.
  • Processes/systems that the Project Manager is responsible for developing/improving could include, but are not limited to: company policies, internal reference tools/resources, internal software tools, and many more.
• Executing existing internal processes to support the CIMA team on an ongoing basis.
  • Processes that the Project Manager is responsible for executing could include, but are not limited to: hiring and employee onboarding; employee recognition; all-team meetings; internal files; and state compliance filings.
• Leading one or more internal committees and/or working groups.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven success in project management, administrative coordination, or a similar role
• Knowledge of a variety of project management principles and approaches, and a willingness to apply those tools flexibly and creatively to each unique project
• Impeccable follow-through and commitment to seeing projects through to completion
• Experience working in a remote environment and using standard office software/platforms and databases (Excel, Drive, Slack, Notion, etc)
• A demonstrated appreciation for or commitment to the nonprofit sector

Qualities we consider essential for CIMA team members:

• Extremely organized and self-motivated, able to prioritize multiple deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills (communication and relationship building)
• Willing to collaborate, take direction and ask thoughtful questions, then work independently to complete tasks
• Keen writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, intellectual environment, with the feel of a start-up; willingness to listen, collaborate, and seize opportunities for growth
• Flexibility, dedication, and the ability to laugh at one’s self (and others, but only in a nice way)
• An understanding and appreciation of DEI principles

This position is part-time with potential for transition to full-time pending company needs and fit at CIMA. Our team is primarily based in Charlottesville and surrounding areas, but we have a hybrid, flexible-work schedule. While our preference is for team members to be based in Charlottesville, qualified candidates wishing to work remotely will be considered.

Position Details: Part-time

Salary Range: $31-$36 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Benefits: 401K, Profit Share

Exemption Status: Exempt

Hybrid Work Available: Yes. Preference for candidates in or around central VA.

If we sound like the right place for you, we want to hear from you. There is no ‘perfect’ candidate. Everyone brings something different to the team and those differences make us better.

Our goal is to be a company that is representative of the people that we and our nonprofit clients serve. We encourage all interested applicants to apply, including but not limited to members of the LGBTQIA+ community, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), and individuals with disabilities. CIMA does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or military status.

To Apply:

A resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications and experience are required for consideration. In your letter, address the aspects of the job description and ideal characteristics that stand out to you. Resumes without cover letters will not be considered. We look forward to hearing from you!