Project Manager
About the Company
If you are passionate about the ability of American business to improve lives, solve problems, and strengthen society, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the place for you. As the world’s largest business organization, we believe in building a future that gives everyone the opportunity to pursue a better tomorrow. We make it our job today–and every day–to build the strongest relationships possible among the American people, business leaders, and elected officials in Washington, D.C., state capitals, and countries around the globe. For them and the businesses we represent, the U.S. Chamber is a trusted advocate and partner.
We are driven by the pursuit of innovation and partnership and hold ourselves to the highest standards. Our commitment to our members is matched only by our commitment to our employees. As part of our team, we will support your long-term career development while delivering relevant learning opportunities. We will empower you to lead, develop deep expertise, and find new approaches to solving the toughest challenges.
About the Job
This newly created role is an opportunity for strategic, hands-on work to identify and spearhead critical projects for the leadership team of the nation’s top business association. There will also be opportunities to contribute to the structure and efficiency of this key office.
The ideal candidate has excellent project management and analytical skills with a keen understanding of the policy landscape. You may be a fit for this role if you are collaborative, able to quickly develop trusting and productive internal and external relationships and can expertly manage impactful projects.
Responsibilities
Establish and maintain processes; keep track of multiple separate, but interrelated workstreams; ensuring the core team stays true to big picture of the project while helping manage and keep track of the day-to-day details
Assist with meeting management, planning, and material development
Implement and manage a wide variety of high-level projects
Help spearhead new initiatives by developing project outlines, agendas, programs, and events
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish priorities
Manage critical cross-divisional projects, coordinate logistics and materials, and perform follow-up with individuals responsible for specific actions
Maintain project documentation through metrics and project documentation tools
Ensure deliverables are met and delivered on time to the highest quality
Conduct research and other special projects at the direction of the team and help manage information flow
Handle administrative duties as needed
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and 5-7 years’ related experience in a high-level government relations office, C-suite, or similar environment
Strategic mindset with excellent organizational and analytical skills
A solutions focused self-starter
Highly dependable and detail- and action-oriented
Able to work autonomously in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Comfortable interacting with senior executives and staff with diplomacy and tact
Knowledge of current events, politics, and economic news
Ability to exercise sound judgment and handle confidential information
Outstanding verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
Strong proofreading and editing skills
Proficiency in Microsoft 365
