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Project Manager

Summary

Project Manager organizes cross-departmental communications campaigns, tracks budgets, and oversees vendor relationships to keep large initiatives on track in a fast-paced nonprofit.

ABOUT ZERO TO THREE

Founded in 1977, ZERO TO THREE works to ensure that babies and toddlers benefit from the early connections that are critical to their well-being and development. Our mission is to ensure that all babies and toddlers have a strong start in life. At ZERO TO THREE, we envision a society with the knowledge and will to support all infants and toddlers in reaching their full potential. Our Core Values Statement: We believe that how we do our work is as important as what we do. To learn more about ZERO TO THREE, please visit our website at zerotothree.org.

SUMMARY

You are a highly organized, A+ multitasker who thrives on being the person who is responsible for keeping the trains running. The Project Manager will serve as a key member of the communications team helping to advance ZERO TO THREE’s brand awareness and reach. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Initiatives, the successful candidate will have a proven record of accomplishment in organizing details, managing deadlines and owning end-to-end budgeting in a creative environment. This cross functional position is perfect for someone who is passionate about keeping large projects organized and is ready to serve as an ambassador for the team’s project management approach. You are motivated by moving at an ambitious pace in a high-output environment where your communicative and systems-oriented nature shines. This role offers the opportunity to take on a variety of strategic operations responsibilities and grow your skills.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead large-scale, cross-departmental projects and integrated communications campaigns, serving as the primary liaison with internal stakeholders and external vendors; collaborate closely with project owners to establish project needs, oversee implementation, reporting, and archiving
  • Review new project requests and gather information to develop all facets of project plans, including priority level, roles, deliverables, key milestones, timelines, and budgets
  • Oversee the portfolio of active communications projects, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and effective resource allocation; maintain project dashboards to track progress, provide regular updates to stakeholders, and escalate issues through the appropriate channels
  • Own the full lifecycle of vendor and partner relationships, including contract management, invoice tracking, and ongoing performance oversight, serving as the team's single point of contact and ensuring all vendor activity is accurate and timely
  • Partner with the Director of Strategic Initiatives to develop and prioritize the annual workplan, establish and refine standard operating procedures, oversee internal reporting and budget tracking, and continuously improve project management processes to ensure the smooth functioning of the team
  • Oversee the full management of the organization’s Asana platform, including maintenance, user training & support, and ongoing enhancements to ensure effective project tracking, cross-team collaboration, and alignment with organizational priorities
  • Schedule and run standups, kickoffs, and reviews as needed; manage feedback/approval loop with stakeholders on large campaigns and projects
  • Assist in the preparation of project and campaign reports for internal and external audiences
  • Perfom other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the project

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree and 5 - 7 years related experience; Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies preferred
  • Exceptional organizational skills, keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively against timelines
  • Proactive team player with a positive attitude and high level of energy and the desire to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrated ability to provide proactive project support for a team
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Experience working collaboratively with writers, designers, communications managers, and digital media specialists desired
  • Excellent writing and verbal communication skill
  • High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Strong work ethic and a customer service orientation, as well as coordination skills
  • Ability to motivate team to collaborate and resolve conflict
  • Experience with project management tools, such as Wrike, Asana and Airtable
  • Must be proficient in using Microsoft Office suite; ability to learn new tools and software as required to fulfill the position’s duties

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in management, marketing, communications, journalism, research, or related field

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

This position's salary is estimated to be mid $80,000s to high $90,000s depending on experience, geo-location, budget, and other comparable and similarly scoped internal positions. In addition to salary, ZERO TO THREE offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, HRA, retirement contributions, generous leave benefits and more.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is frequently required to use finger dexterity and sufficient hand dexterity to use a computer keyboard and be capable of reading a computer screen. Also, they may need to remain seated for extended periods, can perform repetitive motions, and reach for objects. An employee is frequently required to hold a writing instrument, communicate verbally, and hear well enough to detect nuances and receive detailed information. They may be required to grasp objects, push, and pull objects, bend, stand, walk, squat, or kneel. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision for data preparation or analysis, and expansive reading. May need to lift up to 30 pounds.

ESSENTIAL QUALITIES

  • Encourages and practices critical thinking
  • Is self-reflective and empathic
  • Recognizes the influence of workplace relationships on outcomes and results
  • Maintains a respectful and accepting approach to others
  • Awareness of the influence of the larger context on individual behavior
  • Collaboratively and creatively supports the work efforts of colleagues at all levels and in all areas of the organization

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing this job. Depending on work location, the incumbent will typically work indoors in a heated and air-conditioned office, with a mixture of natural, incandescent, and fluorescent light with low to moderate noise levels or be subject to working conditions conducive to a home environment. When travel is expected, the incumbent will be exposed to outside environmental conditions during those times.

ZERO TO THREE is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to provide individual feedback to candidates regarding the status of their application. If selected to move forward in the process, someone from the hiring team will contact you regarding next steps.

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First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV, Cover Letter

  • Street Address
  • City
  • State choose one
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  • Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? choose one
  • Will you now or in the future require sponsorship to work in the United States? choose one
  • Please indicate the highest level of education received. choose one
  • School
  • Discipline
  • Please indicate your years of relevant experience to the position. choose one
  • Do you have at least 5 years of project management experience, preferably in a communications, marketing, or creative environment? choose one
  • Do you have hands-on experience using Asana or a comparable project management platform (Wrike, Airtable, Monday.com) in a professional setting? choose one
  • Have you managed multiple concurrent projects with overlapping deadlines involving cross-functional teams, vendors and/or external stakeholders? choose one
  • Have you developed or improved project management processes or standard operating procedures for a team? choose one
  • When can you report to work?
  • Desired Salary (please use a numerical value)
  • I have reviewed the posted salary range for this role and confirm that my desired salary is within the range. choose one
  • Employer Name
  • Supervisor Name
  • Supervisor Email
  • Supervisor Phone Number
  • Reason for Leaving
  • Employer Two Name
  • Employer Two Supervisor Name
  • Employer Two Supervisor Email
  • Employer Two Supervisor Phone Number
  • Employer Two Reason for Leaving
  • Are you able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations? choose one
  • LinkedIn Profile optional
  • Are you a previous ZERO TO THREE employee? choose one
  • If so, please indicate dates and departments optional
  • How were your referred to ZTT? choose one
  • If applicable, employee name optional
  • Please indicate the employment type desired. choose one
  • Certification: I understand that completing this application is not an offer or guarantee of my employment. I further understand that any employment I might be offered by ZERO TO THREE ("ZTT") is at-will and that either I or ZTT can terminate that employment at any time with or without notice for any or no reason, and that no agreement to the contrary will be recognized by ZTT unless made in writing and signed by its Executive Director. I certify that all statements contained within this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and I understand that knowingly misrepresenting or omitting facts called for herein will be sufficient cause of cancellation of consideration of employment or dismissal from ZTT's service if I have been employed. I authorize ZTT to investigate all information contained in this application, and I authorize all persons, institutions, organizations, and companies to furnish all pertinent information known to them about me. I further authorize ZTT to conduct a criminal background check, child protective services check, education verification, drug screen and any other requirements imposed by specific contracts or government agencies. If I am offered employment by ZTT, I understand that I will be required to complete an orientation and adjustment period of employment. I further understand that if I work in a particular State or on a specific contract, I may be required to sign an Employee Assurance of Confidentiality, an Authorization for Release of Information, a Warning Notice Regarding Data Confidentiality, and other Statements and that any and all information obtained about me may be released to such clients. I further agree and understand that if I am offered employment by ZTT, upon separation of employment, I will return to ZTT all property issued to me or will allow the value of the same to be deducted from my wages, as permitted by law. choose one

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