Project Manager


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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