Policy Implementation Project Manager

Policy Implementation Project Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION  

Location: Remote; Anywhere in the Continental US

Reports to: Director of Policy Implementation

Position: Full time, 40 hours per week, exempt employee 

Salary: $90,000 - $100,000

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JOB PURPOSE  

The Policy Implementation Project Manager will be responsible for managing projects by building timelines, tracking progress toward milestones, keeping team members aware of their deadlines, and managing budgets. You are not expected to be an expert in recycling policy but will need to be a strong collaborator and project manager.  

The Policy Implementation Project Manager will sit on the Policy Implementation Team, which is part of the broader Policy Team. The Policy Team both advocates for new, effective EPR policies and also helps states and PROs implement EPR legislation that has already passed. We work cross-functionally both with other teams at the Partnership and with a number of outside stakeholders. 

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CORE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS JOB  

What we will trust you with - and how you will use your strengths

85% - Project Management of PRO and State Deliverables

• Develop and manage plans to efficiently deliver projects and meet milestones.
• Facilitate team meetings to cultivate discussion of topics while getting through a full agenda. 
• Track progress towards deadlines and support cross-functional teams to keep projects on track.
• Provide strategic thinking on the project by anticipating potential risks and suggesting solutions to those risks, while also identifying potential opportunities and preparing the team to respond to those opportunities. 
• Create documents and presentations based on research and team input in response to internal or external requests while working with team members to develop content.
• Effectively communicate team needs related to people, tools, data and partners to all levels of the organization.
• Be responsive and flexible to client needs and timelines. 

15% - Support Project Management Systems

• Managing projects to evaluate and build the capability, tools, processes, and resources needed to set us up for future success.
• Identifying processes or systems that could help the Partnership manage projects more effectively.
• Support invoicing of clients. 

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES FOR THIS JOB  

• Understanding of project management and how to plan and implement projects
• Budgeting
• Tracking and monitoring projects
• Knowledge of recycling not required but is a plus
• Excellent time management skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborating with a variety of team members and clients
• Facilitation of meetings with many voices
• Attention to detail and quality of deliverables
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to be confident in leading and directing meetings with opinionated participants, ability to think 10 steps ahead on a project and what we need to do now to hit targets and avoid risks, ability to see opportunities and gaps that the policy team could help fill, working with people with a variety of working styles. 

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EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE PREFERENCES

• 4-Year (Bachelors’) Degree or equivalent experience required. 
• Minimum 5 Years’ Project Management Experience 
• PMP Certification a plus.

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Who we are:  

At The Recycling Partnership, we are solving for circularity. As a mission-driven NGO, our team is committed to advancing a circular economy by building a better recycling system. We are mobilizing the people, data, and solutions across the value chain to reduce waste and our impact on the environment while also unlocking economic benefits. 

Our team works:

• on the ground with thousands of communities to transform underperforming recycling programs
• partners with companies to achieve packaging circularity, increase access to recycled materials, and meet sustainability commitments
• works with government to develop policy solutions to address the systemic needs of our residential recycling system and advance a circular economy.

To learn more about The Recycling Partnership, our mission, our vision and our team, visit https://recyclingpartnership.org/about/ 

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How we work:  

We are:  

• Focused on advancing circularity through transforming the recycling system in the United States with a focus on mission, action, and measurement of our impact. 
• Actively committed to our Core Values and what they stand for: Act with Intention & Integrity; Embrace Change & Drive Action; Partnership is Part of our Name for a Reason, Play Well with Others; Pursue Growth and Learning; Have Fun; Be your Whole Self and finally, Take Time to Reflect and Dream. 
• Employee-focused. Take a look at this short video about The Recycling Partnership team. 
• Collaborative in our approach to success. 
• Dedicated to excellence in everything we do. 

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What we can offer:  

A comprehensive employee benefits package including: 

• Health insurance options under United Healthcare
• Dental & Vision insurance
• Employer paid Life, STD, and LTD insurance
• 11 paid holidays
• 4 weeks of mandatory vacation a year (office closures)
• Unlimited PTO
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave 
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with company match
• 529 Education Savings Plan
• Home Office Stipend - $1,500/year 

A company culture that’s unbeatable and includes:

• Work/Life Balance – we don’t just say it, we actually mean it
• Flexible schedules
• Career Growth 
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• DEIB Seminars and Courageous Conversations 

and so much more…

WE VALUE DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

The Recycling Partnership is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. The Recycling Partnership makes hiring decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.