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Ascension LLC is seeking an experienced Part-Time Project Manager to provide disciplined project oversight and coordination in support of a client-facing initiative. This role is critical to ensuring that project activities remain on schedule, within scope, and aligned with client expectations while operating in a lean delivery model.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned project management professional who is comfortable supporting complex initiatives in a part-time advisory and execution role, and who brings strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills. This individual should be well-suited for professional services environments and capable of managing priorities across multiple contributors with limited oversight.

This role is particularly well-matched for candidates with experience supporting government, public sector, or mission-driven organizations, and who possess the judgment and professionalism required to represent Ascension effectively with client stakeholders.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Part-Time Project Manager is responsible for providing project management support across planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting activities for the engagement. Working closely with Ascension leadership and technical staff, the Project Manager ensures that tasks are properly sequenced, deliverables are tracked, risks are managed, and communications are clear and timely.

Because this role supports a focused scope of work with limited hours, the ideal candidate is highly efficient, detail-oriented, and proactive. The Project Manager must be comfortable operating in an environment with evolving priorities, minimal bureaucracy, and a high expectation for accountability.

The role requires proficiency with standard project management tools and processes, the ability to synthesize status information quickly, and the judgment to escalate issues appropriately while maintaining forward momentum.

Position Responsibilities and Anticipated Activities

The Project Manager will:

• Plan project activities, milestones, and timelines aligned with contract requirements and client expectations
• Track progress against schedules, deliverables, and task-level commitments
• Coordinate across Ascension staff, subcontractors if applicable, and client stakeholders
• Facilitate recurring project meetings, including agenda preparation, note capture, and action item tracking
• Develop and maintain project documentation such as work plans, status reports, and risk logs
• Monitor risks, issues, and dependencies, and recommend mitigation strategies
• Support change management and scope control activities as needed
• Communicate project status clearly and concisely to Ascension leadership and the client
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements related to reporting, deliverables, and timelines