Senior Project Manager (Development)

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research

2d•$100,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (“the Foundation”) is seeking top talent for its Senior Project Manager (Development) position. Reporting to the VP, Head of Project Management, this position leads complex, high-impact initiatives that are critical to advancing the Foundation’s fundraising, campaign, and operational goals. This role plays a vital part in contributing to the high-quality production and fundraising efforts of the Foundation’s signature events program, with a focus on Executive Leadership support, donor stewardship and engagement, and events management and logistics. This position provides oversight across multiple concurrent projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational priorities. The Senior Project Manager serves as a trusted partner to senior leaders, drives cross-functional alignment, and strengthens project management practices across the organization.

Requirements

Relevant experience in event coordination, execution, and stakeholder engagement for high level events with 500+ in attendance preferred
Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross-functional projects with measurable impact
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities
Exceptional organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to operate independently and lead through ambiguity
Experience managing external agencies and vendors
Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Jira, or similar)

Nice To Haves

PMP or equivalent certification preferred

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end planning and execution of complex, cross-functional projects with significant organizational impact
Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and dependency management
Ensure projects are aligned with broader Foundation and campaign strategy
Partner with the Special Events team on strategy, event promotion, and event logistics
Serve as the primary project lead across internal teams and external partners
Facilitate alignment among stakeholders, proactively resolve conflicts, and drive decision-making
Represent Fundraising and Strategy Operations support teams in fielding queries, building project plans, and aligning stakeholder expectations with operational feasibilities
Oversee multiple concurrent initiatives, prioritizing effectively to balance organizational needs and capacity
Monitor project performance, identify risks and bottlenecks early, and implement mitigation strategies
Establish and refine processes that improve efficiency, transparency, and scalability
Provide clear, strategic updates to senior leadership and key stakeholders
Translate complex project details into concise, actionable insights
Escalate risks and recommendations appropriately to support informed decision-making
Identify gaps in workflows and implement improvements that strengthen cross-team collaboration
Standardize best practices, documentation, and tools to enhance consistency across projects
Contribute to the evolution of the Foundation’s project management framework
Provide guidance and informal mentorship to Project Managers and Coordinators
Model strong project management discipline, collaboration, and accountability

Benefits

15+ options for medical insurance (with the Foundation paying 90 percent of the premiums)
Competitive dental and vision plans
401(k) plan with 6 percent employer contribution
Flexible spending accounts
Employer paid life and disability insurance
18 Vacation Days; 12 Well-Being (Sick) Days; 2 Personal Days; summer Fridays (office closure at 2pm) and a summer holiday week over July 4
Flexible work environment. We trust all employees to work closely with their manager and colleagues to determine when, where and how programs and projects get done.
Employees are also eligible for a discretionary bonus on an annual basis. The Foundation provides staff and leadership cultivation through regular training courses and events.

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