Project Manager #2025529

Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten?  Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor? If you answered ‘yes’, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you. At this pivotal moment in time, we are rapidly expanding and growing our team to meet the increasing needs of our world. We are looking for people who want to use their gifts and talents to make a real and tangible difference in our world and the lives of the suffering.   If you’re looking for a purpose-driven career in which you can grow your talents, while also standing up for the rights of the vulnerable, we want you to join us today.     ORGANIZATION SUMMARY World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church. The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war-torn Europe. Since then, for 80 years, across 100 countries, World Relief has partnered with local churches and communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish. Today, organizational programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy. This position is reliant upon funding and may be subject to modification or termination based on resource availability. POSITION SUMMARY: World Relief is seeking a Project Manager to join our newly formed Advancement Operations department. This role will both lead cross-functional projects as assigned and start of project management center of excellence for the division. This role will be critical in bringing efficiencies to our ways of working, role clarity across projects, transparency to priorities and status, and speed to decision-making on trade-offs and escalations.    The Project Manager will report to the Sr. Director, Advancement Operations.  ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership and Management: 

 - Establish standard project intake, prioritization, and approval processes 

 - Define required project management milestones (charter, roadmap, RACI, status reporting)   

- Play a leadership role with Advancement’s project management software, Asana, and train users throughout the division on how to use it effectively     

Project Management:  As assigned and using project management best practices, you will: 

 Define project goals, scope, timelines, resources, and potential risks.   

- Assemble teams, define roles, motivate members, and ensure effective communication. 

 - Oversee daily tasks, track progress, ensure quality, and manage changes.   

- Allocate resources and manage project finances, in coordination with Business Insights and Operations. 

 - Identify and mitigate risks, keep stakeholders informed, and manage expectations. 

 - Evaluate outcomes and ensure deliverables meet objectives.  

 - Share learnings and apply to future projects.     

Portfolio Influence: 

 - In partnership with Sr. Director of Advancement Operations, establish a portfolio view of prioritized projects for the full division to access 

 - Establish and execute an escalation and trade-off process when capacity is met 

 - Help facilitate decision-making for trade-offs and risk mitigation strategies 

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Mature and personal Christian faith

Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief

Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities

Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document

Strong understanding of project management principles and best practices. 

  Proven ability to use data and analytics to drive decisions and optimize projects.   

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. 

  Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage tasks in a fast-paced work environment 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Nonprofit Management, or related field;   

PMP certification required, or on track to complete within 6 months; and   At least 5 years in results-driven project management roles with a clear track record of success; 

   Experience in project management and stakeholder engagement in a complex organization; 

 Demonstrated experience leading and engaging with multiple stakeholders of all levels; 

 Experience communicating and facilitating decision-making with executive and C-suite leadership a plus;   

 Passion for welcoming refugees and guiding them on a path to belonging in local communities.   

Able to attend our bi-annual in-person team meetings in March and September