Funding Project Manager

Our staffing firm is partnering with a respected local organization to identify a Funding Project Manager for a part-time contract engagement. This position is ideal for an experienced project management professional who enjoys coordinating complex initiatives, managing deadlines, and collaborating with multiple stakeholders to support funding and grant-related projects.

This role will play a critical part in keeping funding initiatives organized, on track, and moving forward from planning through submission.

Columbus, OH (North Side)

15-20 Hours Per Week | Contract Assignment | Approximately 3-Month Project

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and coordination of grant and public funding initiatives.
• Build and manage project timelines, work plans, and key milestones to ensure successful completion of deliverables.
• Serve as the primary point of coordination between internal teams, external partners, consultants, and community stakeholders.
• Facilitate meetings, track action items, and maintain accountability across project participants.
• Coordinate the collection and organization of application materials, budgets, narratives, data, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks or delays, and develop solutions to keep projects on schedule.
• Prepare project status updates and maintain accurate project documentation.
• Recommend process improvements and implement tools that enhance future funding and grant management efforts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience overseeing complex initiatives.
• Previous experience supporting grant applications, public funding opportunities, proposals, or government-funded projects strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and organizational communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with diverse groups.
• Experience within nonprofit, public sector, housing, community development, or human services organizations is a plus.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Flexible part-time schedule of 15-20 hours per week during normal business hours
• Short-term project expected to last approximately three months, with potential for extension
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful community-focused initiatives
• Work with a variety of stakeholders while utilizing your project management expertise
• Conveniently located on the north side of Columbus, Ohio

Pay Details: $35.00 to $56.00 per hour

Search managed by: Jessica Robbins

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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