Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
At make-a-wish® america, we are more than a great place to work — our work is life-changingTogether, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnessesNearly 40 years ago the inspiration for make-a-wish began with one little boy`s wish to be a police officerToday, together with our volunteers, donors, staff and supporters, make-a-wish has granted more than 500,000 life-changing wishes and transformed countless lives.
The team
Make-a-wish america is the national headquarters for our organization, providing resources and support for our 59 chapters around the countryThe information technology team is comprised of a diverse team of technologists responsible for building and operating the technologies that enable make-a-wish to grant the wish of every eligible childThe information technology team is focused on providing innovative solutions across these key areas: operations, security, applications, infrastructure, governance, and analytics.
The role
The associate project manager is responsible for supporting business facing projects with a focus on relationship management by developing cross functional team synergies, through collaboration on identifying project scope, monitoring, deliveryThis manager will work closely with cross-functional business, organizational needs that support the organizations strategic plan.
Where you come in
As the project manager you will:
Support the effective delivery of all projects by means of collaboration and planning, from project initiation through close.
Monitor and evaluation of project delivery through business unit input and use of project management tools such as workfront.
Assist and execute on communication and change management strategies in support of project rollout and training materials.
Provide consulting services in support of maw strategic initiatives.
Assist with detailed coordination and organization – can manage multiple projects at once, keeping all responsible parties on task, on schedule, and on budget.
Frame key business requirements questions to answer, managing complex scheduling, and resolving scope challenges with project stakeholders.
Use critical thinking to evaluate business requirements, formulate strategies for schedule management/risk mitigation, and make recommendations on project phasing/structure.
Develop, deliver and manage all preliminary project schedules
Develop and deliver all preliminary scope and research for project development
Project intake process and prioritization through evaluation of current, future, and pipeline needs.
Ensure that the appropriate tools and processes are used to initiate, plan, and execute the projects and programs and monitor the performance of the project throughout its life cycle to ensure its successful completion.
Ensure that the provision of program control and quality management functions support all projects
Partner with teams across the organization to support projects of varying size and scope.
What you’ll need
Bachelor’s degree in business, computer information systems or finance
Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a relationship stakeholder
Experience with crm products such as blackbaud, raiser’s edge, netsuite, salesforce, smartsheet
Advanced knowledge of microsoft office applications required.
Remote roles
Make-a-wish® america is actively recruiting for this position in the following states and districts: az, ca, d.c., fl, ga, il, in, ia, mn, mo, ny, nc, oh, ok, or, tx, va and wi.
What we offer
Competitive compensation with annual incentive potential
Comprehensive benefit package: medical, vision, dental, wellness*
Health and flexible spending account options
Short term disability, long term disability and life insurance*
401(k) retirement savings plan
15 pto days, 10 sick days, 11 paid holidays, 2 volunteer days, and 2 personal days accrued annually
Maternity leave
Employee awards and recognition programs
Individual and leadership development
Discounts and special offers for theme parks, events, hotels, concerts, and movie tickets
Monthly premiums paid for the employee for medical (hsa qualified plan), vision, dental, and short/long term disability.
Diversity, equity & inclusion vision
Make-a-wish is committed to championing diversity, equity and inclusion, fostering an organization that is accessible and welcomingIn turn, we are uniting communities to help make more wishes possible.
Our mission is most effectively fulfilled through a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as core values and practice.
It is only through our mosaic of different cultures, perspectives and experiences that we can grant life-changing wishes to every eligible child.
As the world’s largest wish-granting organization we stand against racism and intolerance and are committed to representation and acceptance, creating a sense of belonging, and practicing fairness in creating opportunities for our wish families, volunteers and staff.
We respect and ensure equal opportunity, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, perceived disability and other legally protected characteristics.
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