Non Profit Project Manager Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

The Project Manager plays a critical role on the Client Services Team. You will operate as a relationship manager and point of contact for the client leading the implementation of the Fluxx platform. You will oversee and drive all aspects of project management relentlessly and professionally, from project planning and initiation through the implementation lifecycle, assuming accountability for all end results.

This is a full time exempt and remote position. Candidates must be located in the United States.

About Fluxx:

At Fluxx our mission is to be the leading collaborative grantmaking platform in our global communities.

We believe in building technology that drives positive impact in our world. Our platform helps foundations and agencies streamline the grantmaking process, making it easier to get funding to those that need it to support their mission. We are driven to help facilitate change through our solutions that automate grantmaking for organizations all over the world. Over the past decade, Fluxx has built a diverse and engaged community of 350+ grantmakers who work with over 150,000 foundations, government agencies and nonprofits worldwide. Through Fluxx, they have issued over $15B in grants in the past year alone.

What you will be doing::

• Be well versed and experienced in all aspects of project management. You must know: 1) how to execute projects according to a determined timeline, methodology, scope, and budget, 2) how to track and report on progress to Fluxx management and with the client project team and key stakeholders 2) how to flag, mitigate and manage risks 3) when to diffuse issues or risks and when to escalate them, and 4) how to maintain quality control throughout the project lifecycle 5) the core tenants of project management discipline inside and out.
• Facilitate discovery sessions with clients and turn the data gathered in these sessions into functional requirements and user stories
• Be a super awesome communicator, meaning you understand the significance and appropriate use of tone and mediums based on circumstance and audience and proactively communicate with the client and key stakeholders
• Serve as the face of the organization to the client and address all requests, small or large in a timely and professional manner
• Facilitate sessions with project stakeholders to outline scope, goals, deliverables, resource needs, and timelines, and do it all with confidence and a smile
• Have the ability to skillfully push back on client requests and say no while gaining their trust and consensus around tough decisions
• Be ready, willing, and able to track and document everything that happens on the project, then report on it like clockwork to the project team and stakeholders
• Conduct demos and training as needed
• Understand what a change order is and when it is appropriate, and be able to develop it internally and sell the client on it
• Be eager and able to help develop tools, best practices, and documentation for project management and related processes, as necessary
• Willing to be hands on supporting your team with testing, user stories and documentation

What we are looking for:

• A minimum of 10+ years of professional project management or relevant experience, which includes at least 2 years experience project managing in the following areas 1) managing SAAS software projects, 2) participating in and/or driving implementations, and 3) working in a client facing project role.
• Meticulously detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, quickly process information, and demonstrate a dedication to ensuring and maintaining the quality of the end product
• Inherent ability to think two (maybe even three) steps ahead of the client and take proactive steps to address roadblocks, issues, and distractions internally and with the client
• Awesome at being a human - a team player, even temperament, empathetic, and a good collaborator
• Strong project management skills and ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment
• A track record of being a team player and leader with strong interpersonal skills and a talent for collaboration
• Experience with managing key stakeholders and working with senior leadership
• Be a problem-solver who has a demonstrated ability to overcome challenges with creative solutions
• Excel at both written and verbal communication
• The ability to work on many projects concurrently and to manage tight deadlines, and a willingness to accept a wide range of responsibilities
• Be a self-motivated, independent worker and thinker with a positive attitude
• Strong technical acumen and familiarity with productivity tools
• Strong familiarity with project management tools and methodologies
• PMP is preferred but not required
• Familiarity with grant management processes is a huge a plus.
• Familiarity with Foundation, Non-profit, Social Impact space a plus
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies is a plus.
• Familiarity with Salesforce and grant-making software is also a plus.

Salary:

The expected annual base salary for this role is $100,000-$120,000. The base pay range is subject to change in the future.

The successful candidate's starting salary will be determined based on, but not limited to (a) location; (b) individual candidate skills and qualifications; and (c) individual candidate experience.

Fluxx is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We take a market-based approach to pay which may vary depending on your location. Locations are categorized into one of three zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic location and our compensation philosophy.