$125,500 - $129,500
March 27, 2024
United States
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA) is a nonprofit organization that currently advises on and manages more than $400 million in annual giving by individuals, families, corporations and major foundations. Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors accelerates philanthropy in pursuit of a just world.Continuing the Rockefeller family’s legacy of thoughtful, effective philanthropy, RPA remains at the forefront of philanthropic growth and innovation, with a diverse team led by experienced grantmakers with significant depth of knowledge across the spectrum of issue areas. Founded in 2002, RPA has grown into one of the world’s largest philanthropic service organizations and, as a whole, has facilitated more than $3 billion in grantmaking to nearly 70 countries. RPA serves as a fiscal sponsor for more than 120+ projects, providing governance, management and operational infrastructure to support their charitable purposes. For more information, please go to www.rockpa.org.
Role Overview
The Project Manager is a member of the Program Management team. The Project Manager is responsible for collaborating with one or more teams to organize the various components needed to initiate, run, and complete major organization-wide initiatives. The Project Manager will develop and support project management tools and practices to be disseminated throughout the organization. This role creates project plans, coordinates the implementation and execution of those plans, monitors their progress, and reports on and evaluates outcomes. The Project Manager will develop and support project management tools and practices to be disseminated throughout the organization. This role will be at the heart of driving productive change at RPA by integrating traditional project management with the unique needs and challenges of a nonprofit organization built to support philanthropic initiatives.
Role Core Accountabilities
Project Plans
Advise on the development and implementation of comprehensive project plans, encompassing resource allocation, capacity tracking and risk management strategies. Identify all activities, and appropriately organize to deliver program and project objectives, follow with the organization's project and program management framework, and comply with the organization's wider governance structure and processes. Utilize appropriate project management methodologies and software tools to facilitate efficient execution and track progress.
Project scope Definition
Plan and lead the delivery of a range of information gathering, analysis, and stakeholder consultation activities and specify, negotiate, and agree on project deliverables.
Project Risk and Issue Management
Manage identification of risks, issues, dependencies, and constraints associated with the project, escalating these where appropriate. Where necessary, develop, agree on, and implement solutions to overcome these.
Project Assurance
Manage the delivery of assurance reviews within a project, and take appropriate action to resolve any issues identified to offer senior stakeholders confidence that the project can be completed successfully.
Needs Management
Plan and coordinate the identification, and elicitation of needs; conduct analysis of those requirements for completion and alignment; document and manage requirements throughout the life of the project; and coordinate the verification of the end deliverable.
Project Review
Manage the project review process; provide stakeholders with accurate and relevant information and key recommendations at agreed review points to enable them to evaluate progress and agree on the change.
Systems and Processes
Contribute to the identification and implementation of innovative systems and processes, optimizing workflows and enhancing operational efficiency. Conduct process analyses, identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies, and recommend effective solutions for improvement. Maintain and improve existing systems, ensuring their ongoing effectiveness and adaptability to evolving project needs.
Complexity and Problem-solving
Desired Qualifications and Experience
Travel Requirements
The individual in the role must demonstrate a commitment to RPA’s Mission and Values:
At Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, our mission is to accelerate philanthropy in pursuit of a just world, by providing deep global expertise to make philanthropy more thoughtful, equitable and effective.
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors celebrates the uniqueness of our staff, our partners, and the communities we serve. We are committed to inclusion with the goal of cultivating a culture of belonging and acceptance. We strive to embed this value in our philanthropic work to advance a more just, equitable and sustainable world.
RPA is an equal opportunity employer.
Compensation & Benefits
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health coverage, retirement benefits, paid sick leave, vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement and access to professional development resources.
The salary range is one component of the total compensation package for employees.
Pay Range: $125,500-$129,500 salary per year.
Location
United States (remote)
Application Process
Applications will be reviewed as received. In order to be considered, all applications must include a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications and your resume. The position will remain open until filled.
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors celebrates the uniqueness of our staff, our partners, and the communities we serve. We are committed to inclusion with the goal of cultivating a culture of belonging and acceptance. We strive to embed this value in our philanthropic work to advance a more just, equitable and sustainable world.
RPA is an equal opportunity employer.
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