Business Project Manager

Description

WHO IS YFA?

We tackle some of the world's toughest problems. Our employees are an incredible group of compassionate, committed individuals, drawn by the opportunity to make a difference. Year over year, our employees report they are proud to work here and are willing to go above and beyond in service of our mission to create a safe, nurturing environment for children. 

Youth and Family Alternatives, Inc. (YFA) was founded in 1970. Our purpose and role are to serve children and families in crisis, providing programs that encourage healing, restoration, and success for those we serve. This is why “Family” is our middle name! Our hardworking 350+ team members work in partnership with communities and families, providing a full range of services across the state of Florida. 

No matter the role, we believe every team member at YFA has a critical role in supporting our children and our communities and we constantly strive to ensure a positive, purpose-driven, dynamic work environment for you to learn, grow and meet your fullest potential.  

Put your talents to use in a culture of care where you can make the world a better place.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Business Project Manager leads and coordinates projects that support the organization’s mission, programs, and operational goals. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with donor, grant, and regulatory requirements. The Project Manager works closely with program staff, leadership, funders, and community partners to drive effective and sustainable outcomes. The project manager must ensure that high-level leaders are held accountable for their commitments, decisions, and timely support to keep the project aligned with its goals.

In addition to the duties and requirements listed below, YFA expects employees to be committed to incorporating principles of trauma-informed care in all areas of service delivery. Commitment to these principles is demonstrated through active participation in agency-required trainings, use of trauma-informed practices, and understanding that trauma-informed environments require cultural sensitivity and an emphasis on a safe and respectful environment for all.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Lead nonprofit projects from start to finish
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success measures
• Partner with program leaders to turn mission goals into project plans
• Create timelines, budgets, work plans, and performance metrics
• Track progress, outcomes, and impact against goals and funding requirements
• Ensure compliance with grant, donor, and regulatory guidelines
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including staff, volunteers, and partners
• Identify and address project risks and operational challenges
• Manage project documentation, data tracking, and reporting
• Prepare reports and presentations for leadership, board members, and funders
• Maintain project documentation and quality standards

Location: 7524 Plathe Road, New Port Richey, FL 34653

Requirements

WHAT YOU NEED:

Education & Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, or a related field

· Proven experience managing projects in a nonprofit, government, or mission-driven organization

· Strong understanding of nonprofit operations, funding structures, and compliance

· Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills

· Ability to manage multiple priorities with limited resources

· Proven experience as a Project Manager or Business Project Manager

· Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, or hybrid)

· Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills

· Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

· Project management certification (PMP, Agile, or equivalent)

· Experience with grant-funded programs or donor-funded projects

· Familiarity with nonprofit reporting tools and project management software

Key Skills & Competencies

· Mission-driven project leadership

· Budget and grant management, planning and execution

· Stakeholder and community engagement

· Risk management, change management and problem-solving

· Data tracking, reporting, and impact measurement

· Budgeting and resource management

· Communication and collaboration

Work Environment:

· Office hybrid (de