Who We Are

Mercy Ships is a global faith-based charity that uses hospital ships to bring life-changing surgeries and transformational medical training to people in some of the most challenging contexts along the African coast. For over 40 years, Mercy Ships has been delivering lasting hope and healing through safe surgical care, while working alongside partners and stakeholders to strengthen local healthcare systems in more than 55 countries. Since the inception of this dream by founders Don and Deyon Stephens in 1978, Mercy Ships has served more than 2.7 million direct beneficiaries without regard for race, gender, or religion.

The Opportunity

Do you have a heart for the hurting and a desire to invest your talents and experiences into a mission with eternal significance? For every transformative surgery that takes place onboard one of our Mercy Ships, there are dozens of men and women being used of the Lord to prepare the way through their vocational gifts and talents!

**Compensation Range for This Position is $86,800 -$96,600 Annually depending on experience.100% Remote. May vary due to the Candidate’s location.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager to lead various organizational initiatives, ensuring successful planning, execution, and delivery of projects. The Project Manager will be pivotal in driving project success through effective leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and robust stakeholder engagement.

How You’ll Contribute

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Project Planning and Execution:

• Develop comprehensive project plans outlining tasks, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Oversee the execution of project plans, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and standards.
• Utilize standardized project management processes and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project progress and make adjustments as necessary to ensure successful completion.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement project solutions.
• Facilitate effective communication and coordination among project stakeholders, ensuring a unified approach towards project goals.
• Promote adherence to standardized processes and documentation.

Stakeholder Engagement and Requirements Gathering:

• Engage with key stakeholders to gather detailed requirements and understand business needs.
• Translate stakeholder requirements into effective project solutions.
• Lead comprehensive requirements-gathering efforts, ensuring all stakeholder expectations are captured and integrated into the project scope.

Change Management:

• Develop and implement robust change management strategies to support organizational transitions.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand their needs and concerns, and proactively address resistance to change.
• Ensure adequate training and support mechanisms are in place to facilitate user adoption and minimize disruptions.

Documentation and Knowledge Transfer:

• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including technical specifications, user guides, and change management plans.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer sessions to ensure understanding and adoption of new processes and tools.
• Promote the use of standardized processes and documentation across all project activities.
• Other duties as assigned

The Ideal Candidate

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Ability to adapt to evolving project requirements and priorities.
• Experience in Agile or Scrum methodologies is a plus.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to lead in challenging situations.
• Ability to apply servant leadership principles, work collaboratively with integrity, and demonstrate accountability.
• Supportive of Mercy Ships mission and vision and committed to its core values.
• Understand and apply servant leadership, work collaboratively with integrity, and demonstrate accountability.

Education & Experience

The requirements listed below are representative of the education and/or experience required.

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Computer Science, or a related field.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management.
• Proven track record of successfully leading cross-functional teams and managing change in complex projects.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Successful completion of Mercy Ships Entry Training will be required within the first year.

Benefits

• The opportunity to use your professional skills to make a global impact.
• The opportunity to live out your faith at work.
• Medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan, with matching contribution.
• Paid holidays & a competitive rate of Paid Time Off accrual
• Staff devotionals, prayer time, and Chaplaincy support.
• On campus dining with gourmet meals, including a specialty coffee shop &community event.
• On campus recreation, including indoor basketball and racquetball courts, weight room, walking and biking trails, a disk golf course, and an outdoor pool.

Pour your God-given talents into a mission with eternal return on investment -- join the Mercy Ships Crew, today! This is a paid position.

To Apply for Consideration Please Visit Mercy Ships Careers Website at https://careers.mercyships.org

To explore our many Mercy Ships volunteer opportunities, please visit us at:https://www.mercyships.org/get-involved/volunteer/

**Compensation range listed is for U.S. hires only. Actual compensation may vary dependent upon location of hire.