Lead, Project Delivery

The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

The role: The Lead, Project Delivery oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of projects aligned with strategic initiatives and business objectives. This role ensures optimal resource allocation and the timely completion of high-quality deliverables within scope, budget, and schedule, while maintaining quality standards and stakeholder satisfaction. What you will do: Collaborate with department leaders to coordinate and manage multiple workflows from strategy development through release to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of projects. Develop clear project plans and timelines to provide organization and accountability. Collaborate with internal strategy, content, and creative teams to steward development, production, and fulfillment of marketing and communications requests that meet brand standards. Prioritize and allocate resources effectively to balance competing demands and ensure projects receive appropriate support for successful completion. Monitor progress and mitigate risks proactively, escalating issues to leadership when necessary to maintain scope, budget, and timeline integrity. Facilitate meetings by setting agendas, tracking action items, and ensuring timely follow-up to keep projects on schedule and maintain clear communication among teams and stakeholders. What you need to succeed: Bachelor's degree. Minimum 5 years of related experience in a fast-paced, preferably creative environment. Proficient in project management or workflow tools, preferably Wrike. Demonstrated ability to think strategically with ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously. Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail. An ability to adapt to changing priorities and meet deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communications skills and ability to thrive in an environment that requires significant interaction with colleagues and senior leadership. Skilled in leading and facilitating meetings. An ability to work across teams and functions to drive consensus, action, and results-based work. An ability, interest and desire to stay current via seminars, industry literature, and formal training and development. We offer a generous benefits package for eligible employees. Medical, dental, and vision coverage. Defined benefit pension plan. 403(b)(9) retirement savings plan. Generous paid time off, including sick time, holidays, and 22 days of personal leave. Tuition assistance. Employee Assistance Plan and other health and well-being resources. Employer-paid death benefits with opportunities to purchase additional coverage. Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage. Access to the Board’s education and grant assistance programs. Discount programs on entertainment, travel, and more. Satisfaction gained from working for a service-oriented employer. Volunteer and other service opportunities in the community at large. Our recruiting process is simple. If you’re interested in a role at the Board of Pensions, apply online at pensions.org. If your skills match an open position, one of our recruiters will set up a phone or Microsoft Teams interview to discuss your interests, background, and skills. They’ll also answer any questions you might have. If you are selected to continue with the recruitment process, you will meet the hiring manager and other relevant team members. To protect the health of our staff, we encourage everyone to receive FDA-approved vaccinations that may reduce the spread of certain infectious diseases, such as the flu and COVID-19. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and do not discriminate based on race; color; sex; national origin; age; pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; military/veteran status; marital/domestic partner status; physical or mental disability; medical condition; religion or religious affiliation, except where determined to be a bona fide occupational qualification; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity or expression; genetic information; ancestry; or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We’re the Board of Pensions, an agency of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) that takes pride in offering a robust range of benefits and services to PC(USA) churches, agencies, mid councils, and affiliated employers — including educational institutions, camps, conference centers, retirement and senior housing communities, and human services organizations. As a nonprofit defined by faith, we are committed to mutual care and wholeness for all who serve church and affiliated employers — including those servants at the Board of Pensions, who work to carry out our mission. If you share our values and want to join an organization that is making intentional strides on its diversity, equity, and inclusion journey, and has been recognized regionally as one of the area’s healthiest and best places to work, consider joining our culture and tradition of service.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Minimum 5 years of related experience in a fast-paced, preferably creative environment.
Proficient in project management or workflow tools, preferably Wrike.
Demonstrated ability to think strategically with ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
An ability to adapt to changing priorities and meet deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills and ability to thrive in an environment that requires significant interaction with colleagues and senior leadership.
Skilled in leading and facilitating meetings.
An ability to work across teams and functions to drive consensus, action, and results-based work.
An ability, interest and desire to stay current via seminars, industry literature, and formal training and development.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with department leaders to coordinate and manage multiple workflows from strategy development through release to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of projects.
Develop clear project plans and timelines to provide organization and accountability.
Collaborate with internal strategy, content, and creative teams to steward development, production, and fulfillment of marketing and communications requests that meet brand standards.
Prioritize and allocate resources effectively to balance competing demands and ensure projects receive appropriate support for successful completion.
Monitor progress and mitigate risks proactively, escalating issues to leadership when necessary to maintain scope, budget, and timeline integrity.
Facilitate meetings by setting agendas, tracking action items, and ensuring timely follow-up to keep projects on schedule and maintain clear communication among teams and stakeholders.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Defined benefit pension plan.
403(b)(9) retirement savings plan.
Generous paid time off, including sick time, holidays, and 22 days of personal leave.
Tuition assistance.
Employee Assistance Plan and other health and well-being resources.
Employer-paid death benefits with opportunities to purchase additional coverage.
Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage.
Access to the Board’s education and grant assistance programs.
Discount programs on entertainment, travel, and more.
Satisfaction gained from working for a service-oriented employer.
Volunteer and other service opportunities in the community at large.