Project Manager

Overview

AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health and financial security, and personal fulfillment. AARP also works for individuals in the marketplace by sparking new solutions and allowing carefully chosen, high-quality products and services to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the nation's largest-circulation publications, AARP The Magazine and the AARP Bulletin.

The Project Manager leads the planning and execution of complex, cross-functional projects that advance the organization's strategic priorities and innovation objectives. This role is responsible for defining project scope, managing budgets and resources, establishing timelines and milestones, monitoring progress, and ensuring successful delivery of project outcomes. The Project Manager collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams to drive alignment, foster collaboration, and deliver impactful results. Additionally, this individual develops and implements communication plans to keep stakeholders informed of project status, risks, and outcomes, while partnering with leadership to identify process improvements, streamline operations, and implement scalable solutions that enhance overall effectiveness and growth.

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of large and complex projects that align with the strategic priorities of the organization. Oversees all aspects of project management including project charter development, project scope development, project schedules, project costs, deliverable quality, human and material resource management, risk management, procurement, communications, and stakeholder engagement.
• Updates and maintains associated project management processes, including creating and implementing work plans, and helps to develop and implement new and evolving business processes.
• Manages financial and procurement elements of projects, to include collaboration with and management of vendor Master Services Agreements and/or Statements of Work as necessary.
• Reports on the status of projects to senior management to convey all elements of project status and the impact and results of work.
• Oversees the execution of administrative tasks as necessary, such as calendaring, organizing meetings, processing expense reimbursements, maintaining contact lists, and assisting with travel arrangements.
• Leads operational and/or logistical support for AARP programs and/or services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing complex, cross-functional projects from initiation through successful completion.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, including scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and deliverables.
• Experience partnering with internal and external stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional teams to achieve strategic objectives.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to drive projects to completion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including developing project communications and presenting updates to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Experience implementing process improvements and utilizing project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Asana, Jira) to enhance operational effectiveness and support innovation initiatives.

Preferred

• PMP or other project management certification.

AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time.

Additional Requirements

• Regular and reliable job attendance
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships
• Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions
• In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise

Hybrid Work Environment

AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as remote workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work can only be done within the United States and its territories.

Compensation and Benefits

AARP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401(k); 100% company-funded pension plan; health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; paid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave; performance-based and peer-based recognition and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.