Coleridge Initiative · 16 hours ago
Project Management Lead
United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expThe Coleridge Initiative is a nonprofit organization focused on applied data analytics research for public policy. The Project Management Lead will oversee project execution and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget, while managing systems for project tracking and coordinating with various teams.
AnalyticsCollaborationInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain centralized systems for tracking project scope, milestones, deliverables, and client satisfaction
Conduct monthly and quarterly project reviews with division leads and project teams
Work with project leads to build and update estimates-to-complete (ETCs) for all active projects
Serve as Project Manager for a limited number of existing Coleridge projects
Develop and manage labor allocation plans across projects based on available staff capacity and project budgets
Partner with Finance to generate regular reports on project spend-to-date and staff utilization
Use time tracking and forecasting tools to inform real-time adjustments in workload distribution
Define and implement consistent project roles (Project Lead, Account Lead, etc.)
Work across divisions and support teams to align on delivery responsibilities and operational handoffs
Maintain a project portfolio dashboard with KPIs tied to Coleridge’s strategic goals
Lead feedback loops with staff and leadership to improve delivery practices
Conduct onboarding and training for new project leads and contributors on PMO processes
Regularly update project management documentation, tools, and templates to reflect best practices
Qualification
Required
4 to 7 years of experience in project management or program delivery within a matrixed or cross-functional environment
Undergraduate Degree in Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Communications, Social Sciences, or related technical field
Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with varying scopes and funding sources (including federal grants and contracts)
Proactive problem solver, able to anticipate needs of different stakeholders and provide solutions or processes to identify solutions
Experience implementing and managing project tracking and labor planning systems (e.g., Asana, Smartsheet, or equivalent)
Strong interpersonal and written communication skills; able to influence without formal authority and ability to work across departments
Experience with the public sector, federal contracts, or grant-funded programs including non profit
Familiarity with data governance, research delivery, or technical platforms like Coleridge's Administrative Data Research Facility (ADRF)
Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or other relevant project management certification
Company
Coleridge Initiative
Coleridge Initiative is a company that provides cutting-edge analytics skills and apply them to real world micro-data.
11-50 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2)
2024 (1)
2022 (1)
2021 (1)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$8.5MKey Investors
U.S. Department of AgriculturePatrick J. McGovern Foundation
2024-11-04Grant· $7.5M
2022-01-19Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Ahu Yildirmaz
President and Chief Executive Officer
Frauke Kreuter
Co-Founder
Recent News
2025-10-16
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