Manager, Sr. Project Manager

Girl Scouts of the USA

1d•$70,000 - $130,000•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager leads complex, enterprise‑wide transformation initiatives and programs by translating strategy into actionable, integrated delivery plans. This role blends project and program management with strong business analysis and change integration capabilities—shaping problem definition, eliciting and structuring requirements, and driving coordinated execution across multiple workstreams. The role partners closely with initiative owners and stakeholders to define outcomes, assess business and process impacts, and ensure solutions are not only delivered, but adopted and driving measurable value across GSUSA.

Requirements

Delivery leadership:
Leads complex, cross-functional initiatives, including initiatives that span multiple workstreams or operate as programs, from problem definition through execution and adoption; able to structure ambiguous work, drive clarity, and ensure delivery against defined outcomes—not just tasks or timelines
Business analysis & problem framing:
Able to define problems, elicit and translate business needs into clear requirements, assess process impacts, and ensure solutions are aligned to business objectives and operational realities
Change integration & adoption focus:
Understands and applies change management principles within delivery; proactively identifies stakeholder impacts, resistance, and adoption risks, and embeds practical actions to ensure sustained outcomes
Stakeholder alignment & influence:
Builds alignment across diverse stakeholders, including a federated council network; able to influence without authority, navigate competing priorities, and drive shared ownership of outcomes
Structured thinking & problem-solving:
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; able to break down complex problems, identify root causes, and develop actionable, pragmatic solutions
Execution discipline & bias to action:
Drives work forward with urgency and accountability; proactively manages risks, dependencies, and decisions while maintaining focus on outcomes and quality
Communication & translation:
Communicates clearly and concisely across audiences; able to translate complex concepts into actionable insights, decisions, and next steps for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Continuous improvement mindset:
Captures learnings, identifies opportunities to improve ways of working, and contributes to building scalable tools, templates, and practices for the Transformation Execution team
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint
Competency in Microsoft Power BI or similar software
Proficiency in Microsoft Project or similar project planning tools
Bachelor’s degree required, Advanced degree preferred.
5+ years of experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives, including experience in business analysis, requirements definition, and driving adoption in multi-stakeholder or federated environments

Nice To Haves

PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent certification demonstrating structured project delivery discipline
CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional), CCBA, or equivalent experience in business analysis and requirements management
Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher) or equivalent experience in process improvement and operational optimization
Prosci Change Management Certification or equivalent experience applying change management within initiative delivery

Responsibilities

Lead initiative planning, problem definition, business analysis and solution structuring
Partner with Initiative Owner to define problem statement, objectives, success measures, and business outcomes for assigned initiatives
Lead development of initiative charter, business case, and scope definition, including clear articulation of value, risks, and dependencies
Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements, process impacts, and user needs to inform solution design and delivery approach
Develop and maintain integrated initiative roadmap, milestones, and KPIs, ensuring alignment to transformation priorities and interdependencies across workstreams
Ensure change, adoption, and stakeholder impacts are embedded into planning from the outset
Structure and manage initiatives as integrated programs where applicable, ensuring alignment across multiple workstreams, projects, and contributing teams
Drive end to end delivery, execution, and outcome alignment
Lead day-to-day execution of initiatives, ensuring work is progressing against defined scope, milestones, and success criteria
Translate business objectives into coordinated plans across multiple workstreams and teams, ensuring alignment, sequencing, and integration of deliverables
Continuously refine requirements and solution direction based on stakeholder input, data, and evolving business needs
Identify, manage, and resolve risks, issues, and interdependencies, removing blockers and escalating with recommended actions as needed
Ensure solutions being delivered are aligned to defined business outcomes and operational realities, not just technical or functional completion
Drive integration across workstreams, ensuring dependencies are managed, sequencing is optimized, and the program delivers cohesive business outcomes
Drive stakeholder alignment, change integration, engagement, and adoption
Actively engage stakeholders across GSUSA and councils to build alignment, surface needs, and drive shared ownership of outcomes
Translate initiative goals into clear, targeted communication and engagement approaches for different audiences
Identify stakeholder impacts, resistance points, and organizational barriers; design and implement practical interventions to enable adoption in partnership with change management
Integrate change management activities (communication, readiness, adoption tracking) into initiative execution plans
Capture and synthesize lessons learned and stakeholder feedback to improve delivery, adoption, and future initiatives
Escalate risks and issues with proposed actions and trade-offs, not just status updates
Monitor, analyze, and report on progress, risks, dependencies, and adoption outcomes, providing actionable insights and recommendations

Benefits

Paid Time Off:
GSUSA offers 20 days of paid time off, 2 floating holidays, as well as 9 workplace holidays per year. GSUSA staff also enjoy a paid holiday year-end office closure between Christmas and New Year's.
Medical and Behavioral Health Coverage
Plan options with individual and family coverage which includes wellness, hospitalization, and fertility assistance.
Both plans include GSUSA partial subsidy of premium costs
Dental and vision coverage
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) including Health, Dependent Care, and Limited FSA for those with Health Savings Accounts
Company-paid life insurance
Flexible work arrangements
12 weeks of paid parental leave
401(K) with company match
Short- and Long-Term Disability for salary continuation
Health and Wellness Classes and Activities throughout the year