Manager of Project Management

Based on National PTA’s success and expansion of funded initiatives, the Project Management Manager will work across departments supporting the successful planning, implementation, and monitoring of initiatives funded by major corporations/foundations. The Manager will collaborate with all departments providing support, analyzing data and metrics, compiling accurate and timely reporting for internal and external audiences, creating written content for funded projects and deliverables, and supporting software systems across the organization to manage information in support of PTA’s funded initiatives. The ideal candidate is an expert communicator able to work collaboratively to complete deliverables and can gather disparate and complex information and distill it into engaging written and visual material and presentations.

Salary: $78,000 per year with consideration for additional experience & skills.

The Role

Project Management

• Support funded projects across National PTA’s portfolio
• Compile data, metrics, and information from multiple departments to create written reports, presentations and visual materials
• Create project timelines and planners to track funded deliverables and deadlines
• Support all departments in creating and meeting deadlines, sharing updates and collaborating on workflows for funded projects
• Support the grants management process, including documentation and real-time reporting
• Identify, communicate, and align work with PTA’s DEI values and commitments
• Provide general support to the team and colleagues

Writing & Editing

• Conduct background research to create written and visual resources that engage audiences. Collaborate with teams to ensure alignment to internal processes and the PTA brand.
• Work across departments to create content for written reports, including one pagers, white papers, and funded work reporting for internal and external audiences.
• Provide writing support and editing for various departments.

Software System Support

• Support all departments in successfully onboarding and using project management tools
• Support project management software and tools to include data entry, report generation, and communication across various systems to sustain funded work

Requirements

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the Project Management Manager role will have:

• 5-7 years of professional experience, including at least 3 years in project management, preferably within an education nonprofit or association.
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience, with a background in nonprofit work.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with a proven ability to create content for internal and external stakeholders.
• Technological proficiency, with the ability to quickly learn and implement software solutions for project management and reporting.
• Exceptional organizational skills and high attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), with experience contributing to an inclusive working environment.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams, with a proven track record of prioritizing tasks, adapting to changing priorities, and securing support from key decision-makers.
• A strong interest in public education, with a thorough understanding of PTA’s mission and goals.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a professional office environment, currently in a hybrid structure. Core office hours are 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Position may be required to work occasional evenings and weekends for special programs and/or events.
• This is a largely sedentary role. Routine activities and special events may require the ability to lift files, packages and related materials weighing up to 20 lbs and to bend or stand as necessary.