Project Manager, Principal Philanthropy - Remote

Position Description

*This is a remote position, candidates from all US geographies will be considered*

Job Summary

This position is responsible for managing the life cycle of various projects from initiation through execution and evaluation for the Principal Philanthropy department. Creates a collaborative team environment with all business partners to accomplish tasks with a high degree of quality. Provides guidance, resources, and support to the Philanthropy team and ensures project aligns with other ACS objectives and goals.

Major Responsibilities

• Manages national relationships related to the Philanthropy department (St. Baldrick’s Foundation, etc).
• Facilitates project retrospective review meeting and documents lessons learned.
• Manages various projects and provides overall coordination and support including project management, process management, information management, coordination, reporting, and planning for the Philanthropy department.
• Serves as a liaison between ACS departments to ensure effective communication and coordination among all departments involved in a project.
• Facilitates and coordinates the work of multiple projects engaged in the establishment and implementation of philanthropy revenue driving initiatives.
• Monitors the project budget and schedule, as needed.
• Other duties, as assigned.
• Provides timely project status updates, milestones, and charts, as well as risk assessments, analysis, and key deliverables to senior management.
• Prepares and provides status reports and presentations to staff and business leaders, as requested.
• Collaboratively develops key relationships in each area of the enterprise that is aligned with the Philanthropy department.
• Prepares and completes all budget and forecast templates in Adaptive, as well as other financial documents on behalf of the Philanthropy department.
• Identifies and works to remove barriers to successful completion of the overall project, with emphasis on preventing and/or resolving issues.
• Conducts project progress meetings with team managers, as needed.
• Effectively communicates processes which ensure ease of use of all department resources.
• Provides support to all members of the Philanthropy team

Position Requirements

FORMAL KNOWLEDGE

• Ability to effectively manage projects from beginning to end
• Strong knowledge of American Cancer Society programs, strategies, and organizational infrastructure a strong plus.
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5-10 years of relevant business experience required

Other Skills

• Ability to handle multiple planned and unplanned projects, roles and responsibilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Consistent ability to set and deliver against a work plan in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to build consensus and to work through others in achieving desired results and objectives.
• Ability to analyze complex problems, interpret operational needs, and develop integrated, creative solutions.
• Strong teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge and understanding of ACS organization structure, workflow, and operating procedures.
• Knowledge of full range of Microsoft Office Software
• Persistent attention to detail, while maintaining an overall view of the situation
• Tactical and strategic project management experience managing teams involved in multiple activities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Demonstrated work ethic, integrity and professional conduct
• Ability to communicate with volunteers, staff, and constituencies from multiple organizations, and to provide strategic guidance in a collaborative, consultative, and positive manner.
• Ability to strategically and tactically organize and structure activities, paying particular attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to grasp a general knowledge of multiple disciplines and technologies
• Good understanding of business and financial principles, demonstrated by experience managing budgets, schedules and resources
• Knowledge of decision-making and problem-solving techniques to facilitate effective project and organizational leadership
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple simultaneous projects involving cross-functional product teams within budgetary and schedule constraints
• Self-motivated and able to work with limited, remote supervision

SPECIALIZED TRAINING OR KNOWLEDGE

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SPECIAL MENTAL OR PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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The starting rate is $69,500 to $86,900 per year. The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.

The American Cancer Society has adopted a vaccination policy that requires all staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (except where prohibited by state law).

ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.

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