CARRA Job Posting: Project Manager, Mission Delivery

[Stephen Witte]

The Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA) is excited to announce the following job opportunity:

Department: Mission Delivery
Reports To: Senior Director, Mission Delivery
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Summary

The Project Manager, Mission Delivery, is responsible for the execution and integration of high-priority initiatives aligned with CARRA’s Strategic Plan and Research Agenda. Operating within a matrixed organizational structure, this role partners with functional leads across research, philanthropy, mission delivery, grants, and external partners to coordinate and deliver cross-cutting initiatives.

The individual ensures alignment across interdependent workstreams by proactively managing dependencies, risks, and trade-offs to achieve program goals, contractual obligations, and key performance metrics. Serving as a link between strategy and execution, the Project Manager drives accountability and progress through influence rather than direct authority.

The individual establishes project governance, supports prioritization and decision-making, and maintains a clear view of initiative progress to provide leadership with actionable insights. The ideal candidate is a strategic, collaborative project leader with experience managing complex, cross-functional initiatives in a nonprofit or research-driven setting.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Lead end-to-end project management for mission-driven research and program initiatives
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and success metrics
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets
• Ensure timely and high-quality delivery across multiple concurrent projects

Cross-Functional Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate and facilitate alignment across internal teams and ensure clarity of roles, timelines, and outcomes
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project lifecycle coordination and for complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives
• Facilitate project meetings, provide status updates, and manage expectations
• Build and maintain relationships with external partners, funders, and collaborators

Monitoring & Reporting

• Track project progress against milestones, deliverables, and budgets
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other materials for internal and external audiences
• Ensure compliance with grant or contract requirements and organizational policies

Operational Excellence

• Implement and improve project management processes, tools and SOPs to improve efficiency, transparency and accountability
• Promote best practices in project execution and documentation
• Support design and implementation of evaluation frameworks and continuous improvement initiatives to measure mission-related outcomes

Mission Alignment

• Ensure all projects reflect and advance the organization’s mission and values
• Identify and provide recommendations to bridge gaps in program alignment, in accordance with CARRA’s Strategic Plan and Research Agenda
• Support dissemination of findings and impact through reports, publications, and events

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• 3–7+ years of progressive experience in project management, preferably in a nonprofit, research, or mission-driven environment
• Proven ability to manage multiple, complex projects simultaneously
• Experience in research program management or grant-funded projects

• Knowledge of nonprofit operations and funding structures

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with project management tools

Preferred

• Master’s degree or relevant certification (e.g., MPH, MPA, MBA, PMP, or similar)

WHY JOIN US

This is a unique opportunity to shape the data foundation of clinical research registry and biobank at a pivotal moment of transformation. You will play a central role in building modern, scalable data systems that directly support research, discovery, and improved outcomes for children with rheumatic diseases.

COMPENSATION: Salary for this position is competitive and depends on experience. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is included.

HOW TO APPLY: Please email your curriculum vitae and cover letter to [email protected]. Applicant review will continue until the position is filled.

AMOUNT OF TRAVEL REQUIRED: Less than 10 days a year

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