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Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’s biggest problems, from education to the economy, broken communities, and toxic division, among dozens of other pressing issues. We provide our partners with access to resources including funding, thought leadership, a network of peers, and a playbook for applying proven principles to transform lives and society. 

As Project Manager on the Operational Excellence team, you will be responsible for leading projects from idea to delivery and building lasting relationships with business leaders and other key stakeholders. 

The Operational Excellence Team partners with leaders in Stand Together to maximize the value of existing operations and operationalize new capabilities. We help identify and organize the people, processes, and technology needed to achieve operational goals. 

Ideal candidates for this position will bring passion and experience in project management and have interest and experience in adjacent areas like business analysis, business systems analysis and/or organizational change management.   

Our customers are focused on helping people improve their lives and building a movement of millions to advance a free and open society.  A mission that matters!  

• Build trusting relationships with customers and gain a deep understanding of their goals and how they support Stand Together’svision 
• Partner with customers and subject matter experts to develop plans that solve problems, optimize processes, and make efficient use of resources by translating business needs into scalable, actionable, technical solutions.  
• Apply and ensure the team applies good economic thinking when developing solutions 
• Develop and manage project plans, including setting value metrics and success criteria, defining scope, identifying resources, and establishing timelines 
• Drive accountability amongst team members and stakeholders  
• Maintain transparent communication channels with stakeholders 
• Apply the community’s risk philosophy to tailor project management activities  
• Ensure application of Organizational Change Management (OCM) to customer-facing projects 
• Ensure coordination of Compliance, Security, and other foundational teams where needed 
• Mentor others in project management basics and best practices 

• 5+ years of experience in program or project management, with a strong track record of operational excellence and leading project teams.  
• Strong economic thinking skills   
• Strategic thinking and understanding the why of the project in addition to the what 
• Demonstrated ability to manage senior-level stakeholders and navigate complex organizational structures. 
• Proactive problem-solving skills and adaptability in fast-paced, dynamic settings. 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships across the organization. 
• Entrepreneurial spirit to work both tactically and strategically with a high sense of urgency.  
• Experience with a variety of project management methods and tools, including waterfall and agile methods like Scrum and Kan Ban to support efficient project delivery.  
• Ability to work on-site in Arlington, VA. 
• Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect. 

• Experience with business analysis and/or business systems analysis 
• Experience with organizational change management 
• Experience facilitatingworkshops as an information gathering technique (examples include work breakdown structure, risk management, process mapping, identifying stakeholders) 

• Competitive benefits: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.
• A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.
• Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop and apply their unique talents.
• Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, allowing you to share in the success you help drive.

Our Values: Working at Stand Together is different from many other organizations. Our culture is deeply rooted in Principle Based Management® (PBM®), a framework guided by the principles that drive human progress, such as dignity, openness, and bottom-up empowerment. PBM® empowers our employees to be entrepreneurial, to innovate, and to continually drive transformation.   

We believe diversity fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success, and that is why we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity.