Job DetailsJob Location: TRLA-REMOTE - Mercedes, TX 78570Salary Range: $65,500.00 - $106,400.00 SalaryPosition Summary Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) is seeking a Project Manager to contract with our Family Defense Project. The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Family Defense Moonshot Project that serves underserved and vulnerable families with Texas Department of Family and Protective (DFPS) involvement. This role includes managing a complex, multi-partner project, ensuring compliance with funding requirements, tracking performance metrics, and coordinating internal teams and external stakeholders. The Project Manager will play a key role in aligning program delivery with the organization’s mission and strategic goals. Key Responsibilities Program & Project Management Plan, implement, and support legal services programs from initiation through completion, including scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and reporting. Coordinate and direct the activities of cross-functional project teams; monitor progress to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget. Develop project charters, work plans, timelines, and risk mitigation strategies. Use project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Asana, Microsoft Project) to track progress and document decisions. Facilitate changing management processes and ensure proper documentation of changes in scope, resources, or deliverables. Plan and coordinate multi-organization in person continuing legal education convenings for organization and partners. Stakeholder Communication & Collaboration Serve as the primary point of contact for internal teams, partner organizations, and funders. Schedule and lead project-related meetings; maintain clear and timely communication regarding project progress, milestones, risks, and updates. Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including legal aid partners, funders, advocacy groups, and community organizations. Represent the organization at conferences, coalitions, and stakeholder convenings as needed. Program Evaluation & Compliance Develop evaluation tools and performance indicators to measure impact and track program goals. Monitor compliance with grant requirements and funding regulations. Prepare detailed reports for funders, board members, and executive leadership, summarizing progress, outcomes, and challenges. Identify and implement continuous improvement strategies based on evaluation findings. Administrative Oversight & Organizational Alignment Contribute to strategic planning efforts and ensure programs align with organizational priorities. Support budget development and monitor program expenditures to ensure responsible use of funds. Support fundraising efforts by providing program data and content for grant proposals or reports. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. High emotional intelligence and ability to collaborate across teams with diverse perspectives. Ability to work independently and use sound judgment in decision-making. Commitment to racial, social, and economic justice. Work Environment Occasional travel for site visits, trainings, or partner meetings may be required. Qualifications & PreferencesMinimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, public administration, social work, legal studies, or a related field. Master’s degree or JD preferred. Minimum 5 years of professional experience, including at least 2 years in project or program management. Experience working in or with legal services, nonprofit, public interest, or government agencies preferred. Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines. Proficiency in project management systems (e.g., Smartsheet, Asana, Trello, Microsoft Project). Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write clear reports and grant documentation. Preferred Qualifications Certification in Project Management (PMP, CAPM, or similar). Familiarity with legal service delivery models, access to justice frameworks, or public interest law. Experience with grant management, including reporting, compliance, and performance tracking. Training or certification in process improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen). Bilingual or multilingual skills, particularly in Spanish, a plus.

• Leads execution of workshops and deployment projects • Ensure that both Development and Partners provide accurate and timely feedback • Develops the statements of work, Professional Services quotations, and budgetary estimates • Lead the creation of project deliverables including both technical and business elements • Provides guidance and signoff on statements of work, budgetary estimates, and timing plans • Perform the overall day-to-day Project Management to ensure that deliverables are achieved within time/cost/quality constraints • Leads all project communication, gate reviews, risk management, and open issue activities.

• Perform administrative and project-related duties for Project Managers • Coordinate field activities within construction management division • Maintain strong working relationships with team, clients, and vendors • Participate in weekly internal meetings • Ensure customer needs are met efficiently and timely • Accurately generate Notice of Awards submissions and documentation • Work with vendors to order and schedule equipment, parts, and materials • Provide accurate proposals/estimates for repairs, service, or new jobs

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, or CPT Position Purpose: Plans, organizes, monitors, and oversees projects utilizing cross functional teams to deliver defined requirements and meet company strategic objectives. - Manage the full project life cycle including requirements gathering, creation of project plans and schedules, obtaining and managing resources, managing budget, and facilitating project execution, deployment, and closure. - Utilize corporate and industry standard project management tools and techniques to effectively manage projects. - Assist with establishment and maintenance of corporate project management methodology and other department procedures. - Maintain detailed project documentation including meeting minutes, action items, issues lists, and risk management plans. - Effectively communicate project status to all stakeholders. - Negotiate with project stakeholders to identify resources, resolve issues, and mitigate risks. - Coordinate cross-functional meetings with various functional areas to meet overall stakeholder expectations and company's objectives. - Provide functional and technical knowledge across multiple business and technical areas. - Monitor the creation of all project deliverables to ensure adherence to quality standards including design documents, test plans, training materials, and operations documentation. - Create and communicate project milestone documents, dashboards, ROI tables, and departmental success metrics. Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in related area or equivalent experience. 3+ years of project management experience. Experience working with and leading diverse groups and matrix managed environments. Proficient with project management tools, MS-Project or other project management software, and MS-Office applications. Healthcare experience preferred. License/Certification: PMP or CAPM certification preferred. Pay Range: $70,100.00 - $126,200.00 per year Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility. Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act