Department: Global Programs Job Family: Program Support Job Sub-Family: Program Oversight & Support Location: United States Workplace Designation: Fully Remote Term: 12 months Funding: 100% Direct Status: Exempt Supervisor: Vice President for Programs GENERAL FUNCTION Under the supervision of the Vice President for Programs, the Media Viability and Social Impact Project Manager will directly manage an initiative to foster enhanced fundability for independent community-focused information initiatives in South Asia by creating pathways for them to become investment ready. This dynamic role is part insights analyst and thought leader on media investment practice, including developing new social impact metrics and media fundability criteria that elevate the voices of underserved communities. The role includes advising colleagues and partners on media business issues, and documenting learnings that promote scalability, replicability, and fundability while strengthening the overall information ecosystem. This position is also part project manager, responsible for planning and organizing resources and processes to achieve program objectives, including oversight of activity coordination, travel and events, and technical and financial assistance to local partner organizations to help them become viable and investment ready. The role will develop systems and track deliverables, lead reporting, oversee a small remote team, and engage business management and monitoring and evaluation staff as needed. This position directly supervises a Senior Program Officer. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, with other duties upon request · Design, lead, and supervise, in conjunction with the Vice President for Programs, the work of team members on the successful implementation of one or more projects and recommend adjustments where necessary to improve performance. · Serve as an internal and external thought leader on media investment practice, including developing new social impact metrics, media fundability criteria, and advising colleagues and partners on media business and viability, especially within the non-traditional sector and/or among marginalized communities. · Maintain relationships and check-ins with funders and other implementers, including outreach to donor-level partners on a regular basis. · Provide financial oversight and work closely with the Business Operations Manager to monitor budget compliance. · Lead the planning and implementation of monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities for the project and make sure they are designed in a methodologically sound and feasible way, accurately implemented, and that the results are analyzed and reported appropriately. · Advise on the design, development, and administration of resources and tools to evaluate and track project indicators, such as pre- and post-activity surveys, focus group questionnaires, uniform qualitative data collection, internal tracking systems, impact stories, etc. · Advise project staff on best practices to ensure activities and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) efforts are integrated into all activities with a special emphasis on women and traditionally marginalized populations. · Foster outreach, visibility, and dissemination of program experience. · Work closely with the Business Development Team across the organization to significantly contribute to donor outreach as well as proposals, reports, and program documentation, as needed. · Work closely with Internews’ other programmatic units to build cross-team strategies that advance Internews’ mandates and goals. · In all duties, uphold Internews’ Core Values and demonstrate commitment to fostering a culture of Belonging, Dignity, and Justice. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES The Media Viability and Social Impact Project Manager directly supervises one Senior Program Officer. The Project Manager carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; managing, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required - Relevant university degree or equivalent lived/professional experience. - At least seven years’ relevant experience, preferably working in or with media on business strategy or with donor programs and projects in the media development sector. - Experience working in South Asia. - Knowledge of or aptitude for grasping common organizational methods such as social network analysis, Outcome Harvesting, organizational capacity assessments, and digital analytics. - Experience implementing programs in diverse information environments; experience developing and implementing security protocols, including use of technologies to foster secure practices. - Strong presentation and facilitation skills and experience adapting oral and written research outputs to present in non-technical language to diverse audiences, including colleagues, journalists, consultants, and donors.' - Experience organizing events, including international travel arrangements, vendor negotiations, event logistics, etc - Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including leadership skills, diplomacy, tact, and ability to give and receive feedback. - Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others and problem-solve in a multicultural, remote work environment. - Demonstrated grant reporting experience and text-editing proficiency. - Proven ability to set priorities and manage time effectively. - Proven analytical and problem-solving ability. - Proven ability to work both independently and as an effective team member. - Language fluency in written and spoken English. - Proficiency in MS Office. - Flexibility to adjust working hours as needed to accommodate periodic shifts in workload and colleagues in different time zones. Preferred - Experience delivering training and building capacity of colleagues and local partners. - Experience with private donors and/or investors. - Fluency in one or more South Asian language. - Prior experience managing and/or mentoring staff remotely. - Familiarity with and experience in implementing projects to strengthen organizational capacity and inclusion of marginalized communities. PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met or may be encountered by an employee performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include normal color perception and close vision for use of computer terminal and reading printed and electronic materials. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to the risk of radiation from regular exposure to computer VDTs. Expected office hours are generally Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

• Act as the day-to-day project management lead across active client engagements within the Cloud Optimization practice • Track, organize, and drive follow-through on all outstanding delivery items, client asks, and internal action items • Take full accountability in coordinating deliverables for verified business outcomes internally, and for the customer • Partner directly with clients to align on requirements, priorities, timelines, and next steps • Translate client needs into clear internal actions for delivery and solutions teams • Use tools such as Jira and Confluence to maintain visibility into project status, ownership, and progress • Coordinate internal stakeholders to ensure requests are completed accurately and on time • Communicate completed work, releases, demos, and updates back to clients in a timely and professional way • Maintain momentum across fast-moving engagements where multiple tasks may be progressing at once • Help create more structure, consistency, and accountability within delivery operations • Support client offsites and occasional conferences as needed

About Blue Water Thinking Guided by our principles of value generation, continuous innovation, customer-centricity, and vested collaboration, Blue Water Thinking proudly supports our Federal clients in achieving their Agency goals. Founded by a decorated twenty-eight year Veteran of the United States Army, Blue Water Thinking understands and supports the mission of our Nation's war fighters, Veterans, their families and caretakers. Leveraging our executive team's military experience and private and public sector consulting expertise, Blue Water Thinking takes an integrated "one-team" approach and brings to bear best-fit solutions, thought leadership, and grit to meet our client's transformational needs. Fueled by our values of integrity, respect, professionalism, stewardship and customer service, the Blue Water Thinking team understands the power of the human connection, collaboration, humility and loyalty to one another, our clients and industry partners. Lastly, our formula for success is simple: Build something good, take care of our people, keep our clients satisfied, nurture our work ethic and reputation, build long-lasting partnerships, enjoy what we do and give back as much as possible. Job Description: Blue Water Thinking is seeking Project Schedulers to support an upcoming program within the VA. Project Schedulers will specialize in creating, updating, and maintaining project schedules in support of healthcare IT initiatives. This role works closely with project teams, VA stakeholders, and OIT partners to develop and manage schedules that support system readiness efforts. The Project Scheduler ensures alignment of milestones, tasks, and dependencies across multiple workstreams and integrates updates into broader program-level scheduling structures. Key Responsibilities: - Develop, update, and maintain detailed project schedules using MS Project - Coordinate with project teams, project leads, and stakeholders to define milestones, tasks, and dependencies - Produce and maintain schedules that align with program-level Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) - Perform weekly updates to project schedules to reflect progress, changes, and new requirements - Support integration of project schedules into enterprise-level IMS structures - Align schedules with Agile development, testing, and release cadences - Coordinate with VA and OIT stakeholders to ensure schedule accuracy and completeness - Identify schedule risks, dependencies, and constraints, and support mitigation planning - Perform schedule analysis, including critical path identification and impact assessment - Generate schedule reports and provide regular updates to stakeholders and program leadership - Support continuous improvement of scheduling processes and coordination practices Required Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or related discipline - Minimum of 3 years of experience in project scheduling for IT or healthcare programs - Expertise in MS Project for schedule development and maintenance - Experience integrating schedules into enterprise-level IMS - Experience performing schedule analysis and risk assessments - Experience supporting federal or VA programs - Strong analytical and organizational skills - Ability to manage multiple schedules and priorities Preferred Qualifications: - PMP certification or MS Project certification - Familiarity with Agile project environments - Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future - Must be able to obtain and maintain the required federal public trust clearance for this role Compensation: Salary for this position is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, location, the candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements. The proposed salary range for this position is outlined below. Salary range: $55,000 - $85,000 Benefits: Blue Water Thinking offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, federal holidays, and a matching 401(k) plan. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an impactful communications team, supporting the VA in its efforts to transform healthcare for veterans. If you’re passionate about communications and want to contribute to a meaningful cause, we encourage you to apply! Our Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity. Blue Water Thinking, LLC (BWT) is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 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Role Description We are seeking an experienced Project Coordinator to join our team. The Project Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating project activities, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of stakeholders. This role requires a strong understanding of project management methodologies, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to collaborate with others. - Coordinate all processes and phases of the project management lifecycle - Execute implementation project plan and timelines with a heightened focus on timeliness, accuracy, and seamless communication - Enable appropriate cross-functional team communications - Assist in planning activities to identify, mitigate, and manage risks and dependencies - Monitor day-to-day project health and ensure work is progressing as planned and within the budget - Coordinate and manage project activities, timelines, and budgets - Liaise with stakeholders, project teams, and management - Develop project plans, including work breakdown structures, schedules, and resource allocation - Monitor project progress, identify and mitigate risks, and report on project status - Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices - Provide administrative support to the IT Project Manager/Sr IT Project Manager - Ensure compliance with project management standards and guidelines - Conduct post-project evaluations to identify areas for improvement Qualifications - Advanced English communication skills - Bachelor's degree - 3-5 years of experience in IT project management or coordination - Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques - Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills - Ability to work well under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines - Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills - Proficient in project management software and tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, and Agile methodologies - Experience in process improvement and change management Requirements - Project Planning and Scheduling - Coordination and Communication - Task and Resource Management - Documentation and Reporting - Risk and Issue Management - Budget and Cost Tracking - Administrative Support Benefits - Utilization – 90% - Revenue Managed – Up to $800K Company Description Argano is the first of its kind: a digital consultancy totally immersed in high-performance operations. We steward enterprises through ever-evolving markets, empowering them with transformative strategies and technologies to exceed customer expectations, unlock commercial innovation, and drive optimal efficiency and growth. Argano is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.