Project Manager
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
International & Non-profit Project Management
- Design, develop, and manage work plans for both internal and external client projects related to international development, philanthropy, and/or advocacy.
- Facilitate timely and accurate execution of work plans.
- Reverse engineer big deliverables into actionable tasks with strategic timelines and resource management.
- Work with Directors and COO to manage human resource capacity across internal and external portfolios.
- Develop project models to assist colleagues and clients in time management, task management, resource management, budgeting, and other needs.
- Manage communications with individuals and organizations around the world in order to facilitate work plans; directly interface with clients, as necessary.
- Create and manage associated budgets, ensure project stay within budget and provide regular updates to client and internal managers.
Logistics & Event Planning
- Develop and manage event related project plans, budgets, and timelines under often-fluid circumstances.
- Develop and manage vendor and consultant relationships including contracting, invoicing, and payment.
- Serve as primary point of contact for clients or other external stakeholders.
- Manage all event logistics, including venues, catering, décor, sponsors, guest lists & host committee, invitations, and other components as necessary.
- Manage expense budgets and reporting.
- Manage tasks performed by supporting staff.
Donor Relations & Fundraising
- Conduct and direct research on potential donors and funding sources for a variety of non-profit clients.
- Create and maintain call-lists, ‘touch-schedules,’ donor contact databases, and other systems for excellent donor management.
- Manage fundraising budgets, consultant contracts, and provide timely and accurate updates to client.
- Work directly with clients to define clear fundraising objectives and strategies; and to reach those objectives.
Business Development
- Draft, edit, and/or proofread new business proposals for potential new clients.
- Use retainer calculators and project models to predict or forecast hours, budget, and profit value of potential new clients.
- Manage and draft external correspondence on behalf of more senior staff members.
Research & Writing
- Conduct research on a variety of topics that could include client projects, donor profiles, funding strategies, corporate giving, client profiles, project management techniques, etc.
- Direct and oversee research conducted by interns, associates, or third party consultants.
- Draft, edit, proofread, and revise internal and external documents for mass publication, client deliverables, internal manuals, and other documents.
Fulfill other duties and special projects as assigned.
EDUCATION, SKILLS AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Bachelors degree, Masters preferred
- 2-3 years prior experience involving some combination of the following in a political campaign/government, non-profit, consulting, or international relations setting:
- managing multiple projects for internal & external stakeholders
- managing or supporting discrete fundraising campaigns including major donors, events, and communications
- working with diverse stakeholders – from internal staff, to clients, and high-level VIPs
- working and managing complex logistics and trip and/or event planning
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Excellent attention to detail, time management and organizational skills
- Excellent writing skills and abilities in both informal and formal formats
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing tasks as well as multitask
- Self-directed and tenacious, while also a natural team player
- Flexible, responds well to change
- Professional, gracious demeanor even under pressure
- Excellent communication skills and judgment; experience applying both skills to internal teams, external stakeholders, and managing-‘up’
- Willingness to work on a global clock and serve ‘on-call’ when necessary
- Takes the job seriously without taking oneself too seriously; good sense of humor
- Absolute and unquestioned integrity
Qualified candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. and have a valid passport.
williamsworks offers a highly competitive salary and benefits plan.
HOW TO APPLY
We regret we are not in a position to respond to phone inquiries.
- Email résumé and cover letter to jobs@williamsworks.com.
- Ensure the subject states “Project Manager”.
- Candidates under consideration will be scheduled for a phone interview with successful candidates invited to interview in person..
Learn more about us, our clients and our work at www.williamsworks.com.
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