Project Manager, Philanthropic Growth & Engagement (PG&E) - US base (remote)

Mercy Corps

3d•$64,000 - $76,000•Remote

About The Position

We’re seeking a Project Manager to drive the successful planning and execution of cross-team marketing and fundraising campaigns across PG&E. This role is central to keeping complex, multi-channel initiatives moving forward in a fast-paced environment, ensuring campaigns are delivered on time and aligned across teams. The Project Manager will oversee day-to-day operations across the full lifecycle of fundraising initiatives—from mass market campaigns to major giving—partnering closely with internal teams and external agencies to manage timelines, clarify deliverables, and coordinate approvals. They will also lead the development and maintenance of project management tools, workflows, and processes that improve visibility, collaboration, and alignment across the department. By serving as a coordination hub for cross-functional teams, this role ensures fundraising and marketing efforts are executed with consistency, clarity, and excellence, while also supporting strategic philanthropic initiatives as needed.

Requirements

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
Strong judgment and ability to navigate ambiguity
Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence without authority
Commitment to continuous learning and process improvement
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Marketing and/or fundraising experience required.
4+ years of project management experience, including planning, documentation, and close-out.
4+ years using project management platforms; Wrike experience a plus.
Proven ability to build strong cross-team relationships and foster collaboration.
Experience creating, managing, and optimizing processes.
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and strong proofreading skills.

Responsibilities

Design and implement project management processes, workflows, and RACI charts.
Establish and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for Wrike usage and governance in collaboration with stakeholders.
Understand the unique needs, timelines, and goals of different fundraising portfolios.
Translate strategy across Mass Market, Midlevel, and Major Giving without losing nuance.
Ensure coordination and alignment across teams to avoid duplicative work or conflicting donor touchpoints.
Helps create shared visibility into activities, calendars, and priorities across fundraising teams.
Identify opportunities for synergy and cross-team collaboration in supporter journeys.
Proactively identify bottlenecks, risks, or capacity constraints and recommend solutions to keep projects on track.
Facilitate clear communication across teams, ensuring decision points, timelines, and responsibilities are well understood.
Lead strategic projects and key initiatives across the department as needed.
Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and executed with excellence.
Support mass market, digital, and relationship-based fundraising teams as they execute campaigns and appeals.
Drive campaign execution across online and offline channels, partnering with internal teams and agencies to ensure high-quality, timely deliverables.
Develop and manage timelines, action plans, and documentation; coordinate deliverables to meet tight deadlines.
Contribute to achieving annual revenue and fundraising goals strong campaign delivery and project coordination.
Support the approvals process for all campaign assets and deliverables.
Collaborate with Major Giving, Midlevel, and Corporate fundraising teams to ensure campaigns are aligned, complementary, and donor-focused.
Monitor and report campaign status using Wrike to ensure transparency and alignment across teams.
Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work.
Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members.
Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options.