Project Manager I, Special Projects

About BlueLabs

BlueLabs is a leading provider of analytics services and technology dedicated to helping our partners do the most good with their data. Our team of analysts, scientists, engineers, and strategists hail from diverse backgrounds yet share a passion for using data to solve the world’s greatest social and analytical challenges. Since our inception we’ve worked with more than 400 organizations ranging from advocacy groups, unions, political campaigns, and international groups. In addition, we service an ever-expanding portfolio of commercial clients in the automotive, travel, CPG, entertainment, healthcare, media, and telecom industries. Along the way, we’ve developed some of the most innovative tools available in analytics, media optimization, reporting, and influencer outreach.

About the Team

The Program Management team sits within BlueLabs’ Insights division. We lead and coordinate the processes that drive successful execution of internal initiatives and client deliverables across sectors. Our team works closely with engineering, polling, data science, analytics, and client teams to provide strategic guidance, streamline operations, and ensure alignment across projects.

About the Role

The Project Manager I, Special Projects will play a pivotal role in managing and coordinating client-facing and internal projects across BlueLabs. This includes supporting business development initiatives, overseeing the execution of public opinion surveys, and managing ad hoc engineering and analytics work.

This role requires strong technical acumen, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams. Reporting to the Associate Director of Program Management, the Project Manager will be instrumental in enhancing workflow efficiency, tracking progress, and driving measurable outcomes.

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and operational support across a range of internal and client initiatives, including surveys, analytics programs, and engineering projects
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure the effective execution of projects, managing internal and external communications, and monitoring timelines, resource allocation, and key milestones to ensure projects stay on schedule and within scope
• Support business development efforts by contributing to project planning, scoping, and proposal development
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management processes and tools

What we are seeking:

• 4+ years of experience in project, program, or product management, preferably in data analytics, technology, consulting, or related fields
• Training or educational background in engineering, data science, or a related technical discipline
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, engineers, and strategists
• Experience supporting business development, including proposal writing and client communications
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle and experience managing projects involving software or data product development
• Strong organizational and time management skills with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple high priority projects independently and simultaneously
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for technical and non-technical audiences
• Proficiency with project management software (Asana, Jira, etc.), Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite
• Team player with a problem solving attitude

What recruitment looks like:

We strive to hire efficiently and transparently. We expect to onboard this position in October 2025. To get there, we anticipate the successful candidate will complete three interviews (HR 15 minutes, hiring manager 45 minutes, and team interview 60 minutes), all virtually, as well as a technical skills assessment.

What We Offer:

The salary for this position is $85,000.

• BlueLabs offers a friendly work environment and competitive benefits package including:
• Premier health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401K matching
• Unlimited paid time off
• Paid personal and volunteer leave
• 13 paid holidays
• 15 weeks paid parental leave
• Professional development stipend & tuition reimbursement
• Macbook Pro laptop & tech accessories
• Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) stipend for mobile device
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Supportive & collaborative culture 
• Flexible working hours
• Remote friendly (within the U.S.)
• Pre-tax transportation options for commuting to our office in Washington, DC
• Lunches and snacks
• And more! 

The salary range for candidates who meet the minimum posted qualifications reflects the Company’s good faith understanding and belief as to the wage range, and is accurate as of the date of this job posting.

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, as a company policy, BlueLabs strongly encourages all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning employment. BlueLabs adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations. Except where prohibited by law, applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment will be required to produce proof of vaccination status prior to their first day of employment; if not the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated. BlueLabs will evaluate requests for reasonable accommodations for applicants unable to be vaccinated due to a religious belief, disability, pregnancy, or on an individualized basis in accordance with applicable laws.

At BlueLabs, we celebrate, support and thrive on differences. Not only do they benefit our services, products, and community, but most importantly, they are to the benefit of our team. Qualified people of all races, ethnicities, ages, sex, genders, sexual orientations, national origins, gender identities, marital status, religions, veterans statuses, disabilities and any other protected classes are strongly encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer, BlueLabs is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. BlueLabs endeavors to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified applicants with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If an applicant believes they require such assistance to complete the application or to participate in an interview, or has any questions or concerns, they should contact the Director, People Operations.  BlueLabs participates in E-verify. EEO is the Law (Link to external DOL site)

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