Evaluation Project Manager For A Consulting Firm

Hello, Evaluation Project Leads!

My name is Kristen and I am the President at Evalcorp - a fast-paced and growing evaluation and consulting firm. We provide evaluation, strategic planning, and needs assessment services to government agencies and nonprofits. We primarily work with agencies that deliver direct services in the fields of public health, mental health, criminal justice, education, and early childhood.

We are seeking a full time Evaluation Project Manager who is growth minded, looking to lead a high-performing team and client work as part of our growing national consulting firm specializing in program evaluation, needs assessments, and strategic planning for government and large community-based organizations. Our core values are excellence, diversity, growth, collaboration, and client service.

This role is hybrid: occasional travel to client and community sites for meetings/presentations

and some in office work in South Orange County, CA.

Requirements

We are looking for an Evaluation Project Manager specifically with these requirements:

• High level critical thinking, analytic and proactive problem-solving skills
• Computer proficient (including MS365, quantitative analysis and/or qualitative analysis software, internet, email)
• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in psychology or an applied social science
• Proficiency in both quantitative and qualitative research
• Valid driver’s license and access to own transportation
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to manage competing deadlines effectively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Has 5+ years of senior-level project management experience in an applied research and evaluation capacity, including management of project teams
• Accuracy, attention to detail and organizational skills a must
• Proven ability to interpret and share data findings with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated ability to manage client and staff relationships effectively and positively
• Adept at consulting and working directly with clients

Nice to have:

• Bilingual Spanish preferred (This is more important when hiring at the entry-level Evaluation Project Lead level)

Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

Major Responsibilities within the Content/Geographic Focus Area(s)

• Edit/proof final products, data collection tools, evaluation plans, and other deliverables
• Manage and develop client relationships
• Coordinate work across projects to ensure all are high quality and completed efficiently
• Participate in the hiring process as needed to support firm growth
• Manage project leads’ effective implementation of client projects
• Provide oversight and feedback to project staff
• Serve as the project lead on large and/or complex projects
• Work directly with clients, facilitating meetings and providing higher level support/resolution to complex issues in coordination with project leads
• Follow-up with clients to ensure needs are being met
• Consult with project leads on the development of evaluation plans, project scopes of work, analysis plans, project products, etc
• Conduct data collection and analyses, when needed
• Create/write project deliverables tailored to the client’s specific data needs
• Keep Management Team updated on staff strengths, challenges and professional development needs
• Review and edit project staff’s work and provide constructive feedback
• Create scope of works, evaluation plans, timelines, data collection tools, and analysis plans
• Consult with project leads on project progress and assist with problem solving (e.g., related to research design, client needs)
• Provide input to the Management Team for staff performance appraisals
• Plan and lead client and project team meetings

Major Responsibilities within the Firm

• Pro-actively identify any issues within and across projects that may impact projects' quality and timeliness or client satisfaction and propose solutions
• Coordinate work with other Project Managers and Project Leads at the firm
• Participate in and/or facilitate regular project management meetings
• Maintain regular communication with the Management Team regarding staff and projects
• Meet regularly with Project Leads to coordinate project timelines and staff and consultant resources so all project needs across the firm are met
• Consult with Management Team on high-level client or staff issues
• Work with Management Team in support of firm growth/expansion and operational activities
• Provide any information needed for administrative and financial activities

Benefits

• 401K
• Health, dental, and vision insurance; pet insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• Hybrid work environment
• 5 days of sick leave
• 11 paid holidays
• 10 or more days PTO depending on tenure with the firm

This Position Is Perfect For You If…

You’re an Organized Leader.

Built on integrity and honesty, you're someone the whole team looks up to as a great team member. You are organized enough to make sure that you’re on top of your own goals and responsibilities. You bring your whole personality to work and are willing to engage on a personal level. You put your whole heart into your work and uplift those around you.

You're an Analytical and Detailed-Oriented Problem Solver.

You have strong analytical skills and a detailed approach to problem-solving. You have sharp attention to detail and can spot inefficiencies in strategies and find creative solutions based on your analysis and observations.

You're an Excellent Communicator.

You have excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal skills that allow you to explain complex topics in simple ways. You are able to clearly get your point across and get all stakeholders aligned on a common goal.

What we do:

Please check us out to get an understanding of the service you'll deliver:

www.evalcorp.com

Our hiring process is made up of four parts, so please be aware that you will need to dedicate time for a questionnaire, a video, and two 1-on-1 interviews.

Thank you for taking the time to consider this position. I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Kristen