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About Our Client
The staff at this organization help to remove barriers and encourage students to forge their paths to a better future. This national not-for-profit organization is dedicated to the pursuit of access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process. Each year, it supports more than 1 million students, one-third of whom are first-generation, as they apply to over 900 diverse member colleges & universities using a free online application.
If you are an experienced Project Management professional looking to be part of a mission-driven non-profit that uses innovative technology to enhance the college admission process, this role may be a great match for you. The organization is currently searching for a Project Manager.
Responsibilities
As a member of the Portfolio Management Office (PMO) team, and reporting to the Senior Manager of the PMO, this position will closely collaborate with fellow PMO team members to ensure there is empowerment, awareness, and alignment around the organization's programmatic work in support of its strategy.
The Project Manager will actively participate in the PMO’s day-to-day operations and serve as a valued business partner to programmatic leaders at all levels by providing ongoing, tailored project management support and guidance to a variety of cross-functional projects across the organization. This position will also support and help lead enterprise-wide project management learning through formal and informal channels and resources to establish baseline project management knowledge across the organization and role-specific proficiency.
Requirements
- Candidates must reside in the United States.
- 3-5 years of relevant experience managing cross-functional projects.
- A Bachelor's degree in business, business analytics, or a relevant field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience applying a variety of project management methodologies (waterfall, agile, hybrid, etc.).
- Familiarity with various project management processes and tools, particularly Atlassian products (Jira and Confluence).
- Project Management Acumen & Advanced Technical Skills: Possess and deploy advanced knowledge of project management methodologies, practices, and skills to effectively manage projects and stakeholders, create and maintain detailed project plans and timelines, and identify and track deliverables, milestones, dependencies, risks, issues, etc.
- PMO (Portfolio Management Office) Knowledge: Able to articulate an understanding of how PMO operations fit into the organization's operating model and the value it can bring.
- Project Management Tools: Proficient in using and adapting to various project management tools.
- Communication: Demonstrates outstanding skills in written, verbal, and visual communication to effectively and proactively convey information and teach project management best practices, as well as exhibiting strong active listening and comprehension skills:
- Excellent Written Communication: Able to craft clear, concise, and compelling project management artifacts, presentations, and educational resources/templates.
- Effective Verbal Communication: Skilled in delivering information confidently and clearly in meetings, presentations, and one-on-one interactions.
- Visual Communication: Proficient in using visual tools and techniques to enhance understanding and engagement.
- Proactive Communication: Anticipates needs and provides timely, relevant information to prevent misunderstandings and ensure alignment.
- Active Listening: Demonstrated ability to listen attentively, understand diverse perspectives, and respond appropriately to feedback.
- Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking: Analyzes problems, identifies patterns, and proposes innovative solutions.
- Organizational Skills: Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail to effectively manage and track multiple, simultaneous projects.
- Initiative: Takes ownership of tasks and seeks opportunities to contribute beyond assigned responsibilities.
- Adaptability: Maintains effective performance when faced with ambiguity, changing environments, and demands in a fast-paced, scaling organization.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborates effectively with other departments to achieve shared objectives.
- Interpersonal Skills: Employs highly developed interpersonal skills, including building solid relationships and trust among a broad range of people, positions, and functions to effectively support, manage, and collaborate with project stakeholders.
- Mentoring: Demonstrates willingness and ability to mentor and share expertise with other members of the PMO team.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Reporting: Familiarity with project and program reporting.
- Analytical Acumen: Utilizes data-driven insights for continuous improvements.
- Nonprofit Interest: A strong interest in nonprofit, social impact, and/or education work.
- An advanced degree and/or relevant certification(s) (e.g., PMP, PfMP, CAPM, CSM).
- Experience in project management within nonprofit organizations.
Salary Range
$77,910 - $87,649
Benefits
- Work-Life Balance:
- Virtual-first office
- Seven company-wide holidays
- Nine floating holidays*
- Sick leave
- Monthly mental health day
*Floating holidays prorated depending on start date
- Virtual-first Support:
- Choice of PC or MAC laptop
- May choose an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and/or headset
- One-time office set-up stipend
- Monthly remote work stipend
- Monthly mobile stipend
- Financial Security:
- Market-based salaries
- Performance-based bonus
- 403(b) retirement plan
- 5% company contribution
- Additional 5% company match
- 3-year vesting schedule
- Participation may begin immediately
- Health & Wellness:
- Choice of two health insurance plans
- Health Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
- Medical Flexible Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Insurance coverage begins on the date of hire
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Maven virtual clinic for women’s and family health
- Company provided life and AD&D insurance
- Opportunity to purchase additional life insurance for self, spouse, and dependents
- Company provided short- and long-term disability insurance
- Career Development:
- Budgeted annual funds for professional development
- Growth opportunities within the organizatio
- Additional Perks:
- Mutual of Omaha Employee Assistance Program
- Mutual of Omaha will preparation services
- Mutual of Omaha travel assistance
- Payroll deduction pet insurance through PinPaws
- 1Password family account
