Senior Project Manager

Stand Together•Arlington, VA

About The Position

Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’s biggest problems, from education to the economy, broken communities, and toxic division, among dozens of other pressing issues . We provide our partners with access to resources including funding, thought leadership, a network of peers, and a playbook for applying proven principles to transform lives and society. As a Senior Project Manager within MarComms, you willwork alongside a dynamic marketing and communications team to operationalize and implement engaging and effective strategic marketing campaigns. You will oversee cross-functional projects spanning multiple channels, including content, video, design, development, paid media, social, and web. As a key strategic partner, you will drive visibility into program health, proactively identify risks, and surface prioritization and resourcing challenges to ensure successful outcomes. Your work will have a lasting impact on how our team operates and delivers value, helping Stand Together achieve its mission through innovative and effective marketing strategies.

Requirements

7+ years of Project Management experience working with various levels of leadership, stakeholders, and a variety of teams, such as creative, development, and production
Strong process-minded planner who can determine deadlines, logistics, and operational plans for multi-dimensional programs and events with a proven ability to think ahead, problem solve, engage proactively, and take initiative
Solid track record of successfully leading multiple complex projects simultaneously under tight deadlines
Detail-oriented but able to see the bigger picture and drive strategic outcomes
Superior organizational skills, a solutions-oriented mindset, and excellent interpersonal communication
Proven experience and advanced working knowledge of industry best practices, project management software (Workfront, Asana, etc.), and methodologies, with an understanding of creative, editorial, web content, and marketing deliverable lifecycles to effectively oversee project progress across teams
Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture , which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect

Nice To Haves

2+ years of leadership experience within a PMO environment
Experience navigating projects without a roadmap or blueprint, comfortable seeking knowledge to develop a thoughtful solution to a complex and matrixed challenge
Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Strong leadership presence and ability to influence without authority

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional projects that span content, creative, analytics, research and digital marketing, ensuring all deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with strategic goals.
Leverage project management best practices and tools to drive collaboration across multiple internal and external teams, bringing together the correct audiences at the right time and proactively identifying risks across teams.
Create and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations and manage scope changes, risks, and issues proactively; propose solutions to keep projects on track.
Establish and maintain excellent communication with stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status, key milestones, and roadblocks.
Implement and continuously improve project management processes, tools, and best practices that drive efficiency, visibility, and accountability.
Prioritize workload effectively in a fast-paced, creative environment, proactively identifying and addressing challenges.
Foster a high-performance culture by mentoring junior team members and promoting a learning environment.

Benefits

Competitive benefits : Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.
A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.
Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop and apply their unique talents.
Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, allowing you to share in the success you help drive.

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