Full-Time Project Manager

Overview: The Project Manager serves as the central point of contact and management for client projects and internal initiatives. Must be able to blend technical competence with the ability to effectively manage multiple concurrent projects. Our client projects focus on the effective use of fundraising technology, including software implementation and upgrade, system customization, integration, website build and optimization. These projects move quickly and require technical system knowledge to effectively understand and control the project scope. Job responsibilities often include elements outside of a typical project management role, and can extend into functional or technical consulting, business analysis, best practice use of fundraising technology, and QA. The successful project manager is energized by the diversity of the role.

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate a firm grasp of PM principles and follow Zuri Group's PMO standards to manage the scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, and customer satisfaction of multiple concurrent projects of varying size.
• Work collaboratively with the client and project team to define and oversee deliverables, breaking down work into assignments housed within a centralized task management system.
• Create complex project deliverables such as Project Charters, risk registers, visual workflows and dashboards, and multi-faceted project plans in an independent/autonomous environment.
• Forecast project hours and resources.
• Deliver accurate monthly budget reports that reflect project financial status.
• Plan, organize and arrange onsite client meetings, product launches and support efforts.
• Organize, plan and manage project resources, both Zuri Group and client teams.
• Proactively identify risks to projects and propose changes to meet success criteria & escalate where appropriate to client and/or Zuri leadership.
• Conduct project meetings, providing agendas and regular reports to communicate the status of projects to stakeholders within and beyond the project team.
• Communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and staff effectively and accurately through all levels of the agency.

Relevant Skills & Experience:

• 1 to 3 years of direct project management experience required.
• Strong knowledge of Project Management principles and concepts, with proven ability to manage all aspects and deliverables of the project life cycle.
• Proficiency with task-management systems and Project Management tools or software.
• Experience with technology project management required.
• Highly analytical, technically proficient, and able to learn new tools and software quickly.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced presentation, influencing, and relationship management skills.
• Organized with the ability to manage complex workflows.
• Adaptable to work in a fluid, fast-paced environment juggling multiple projects, tasks, priorities, and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to make independent decisions quickly and effectively, while determining and considering impact on applicable project(s).
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering and maintaining an environment of diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

Bonus Points:

• Experience with CRM implementation consulting (Blackbaud and/or Salesforce platform experience strongly preferred) and/or SAAS or enterprise software consulting.
• Familiarity with large non-profit or higher education fundraising and business processes.
• Project Management Certification (PMP) preferred.

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