JOB OVERVIEW

Project Manager III serves as the central point of contact and management for client projects and internal initiatives. The position interfaces with all areas and stakeholders of the project, including end users (including company executives), distributors, and vendors. To succeed in this role, they must be able to blend technical competence with the ability to effectively manage several large high-priority projects concurrently under the general direction of the Program Manager. Our client projects move quickly and require technical system knowledge to effectively understand and control the project scope, gauge appropriate level of effort, and plan adequate quality assurance. This includes coordinating Zuri project resources (consultants, business analysts, developers, etc.) and the client team to deliver projects on time, on budget, and to meet client expectations.

Job responsibilities often include elements outside of a typical project management role, and can extend into functional or technical consulting, business analysis, best practice use of fundraising technology, and QA. The successful project manager is energized by the diversity of the role and welcomes the opportunity to explore these areas.

JOB RESPONSIBILITES

Ability to demonstrate a firm grasp of PM principles and follow Zuri Group's PMO standards to manage the scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, and customer satisfaction of multiple large, multi-phased projects ($1 million+ budget and/or 12-18 months implementation timeline), independently and concurrently without compromising one over another.
Demonstrated ability to create complex project deliverables, such as Project Charters, risk registers, visual workflows and dashboards, contract amendments, SOWs, and change orders.
Display an understanding of unique project needs and requirements to develop custom, multi-faceted project plans in an independent/autonomous environment.
Work collaboratively with the client and project team to define and oversee deliverables, breaking down work into assignments housed within a centralized task management system.
Proactively identify risks to projects and propose changes to meet success criteria. Escalate where appropriate to client and/or Zuri leadership.
Conducts project meetings, providing agendas and regular reports to communicate the status of projects to stakeholders within and beyond the project team.
Organize, plan, and manage project resources, both Zuri Group and client teams
Function in a mentor role for Junior PMs.
Design documentation that can be socialized and repurposed as templates for other PMs to implement on their projects.

RELEVANT SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

3+ years of direct project management experience required.
PMP and/or PMI additional certifications required.
BS or BA, or equivalent professional experience.
Strong knowledge of Project Management principles and concepts, with proven ability to manage all aspects and deliverables of the project life cycle.
SAAS or enterprise software consulting, non-profit experience strongly preferred.
Highly analytical, technically proficient, and able to learn new tools and software quickly.
Superior written and verbal communication skills.
Displays advanced presentation, influencing, and relationship management skills.
Organized with the ability to manage complex workflows.
Adaptable to working in a fluid, fast-paced environment juggling multiple projects, tasks, priorities, and stakeholders.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Proficiency with Project Management and SDLC tools such as Jira.
Proven ability to make independent decisions quickly and effectively, while determining and considering impact on project.
Demonstrated success in self-directed and outcome-oriented initiatives with a strong customer focus.
Professional proficiency in written and spoken English sufficient to communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and staff effectively and accurately through all levels of the agency.
Demonstrated commitment to fostering and maintaining an environment of diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
Experience working with large non-profit or higher education organizations, with knowledge of applicable fundraising and business processes.
The above statements are not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed by the employee assigned to this classification. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time.

Zuri Group is a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds and walks of life. We encourage applications from people of all races, religions, national origins, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions, and ages, as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities. Some candidates may see a long list of job requirements and feel discouraged because they don’t match every single bullet point – we suggest, please apply anyway. We value potential, curiosity, and willingness to learn, and we are committed to providing training and support to help our employees grow and develop their skills.

WORKING AT ZURI GROUP

All Zuri Group team members must possess our core qualifications and demonstrate our values.

Core Qualifications

Initiative. Able to work independently with minimal supervision. Proactively seeks additional assignments and responsibilities when necessary.
Communication & Listening Skills. Effectively conveys and receives ideas, information, and direction; listens attentively and clarifies understanding; participates in meetings effectively.
Dependability. Delivers on commitments. Accepts responsibility and is accountable. Gives timely responses to requests.
Leadership. Leads by example, even if staff is not in a leadership or managerial role. Effective in leading teams and/or managing staff. Demonstrates the ability to train, motivate, and guide others.

Zuri Values

Strong Client Relationships. Proactively works to identify opportunities to be of service to clients. Establishes and/or contributes to building personal connections with client partners.
Culture of Connection and Teamwork. Fosters connections within and across teams. Helpful and accessible, responds to colleagues in a timely manner. Able to adapt working style to meet colleague and client needs. Addresses points of conflict directly, with integrity, maturity, and transparency.
Commitment to Excellence. Acquires and demonstrates specialized knowledge and skills required to perform the job. Pays attention to detail, completeness, and accuracy. Delivers a professional work product.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement. Resourceful and creative in meeting job objectives. Makes an effort to learn new skills and keeps current in new developments in areas of job responsibilities. Is proactive with contributions to improving the quality of Zuri solutions.
Healthy Work/Life Balance. Exhibits a positive attitude. Shares knowledge and documentation to avoid "single point of failure." Proactive and organized in covering for others or requesting coverage.

ABOUT ZURI GROUP

Who We Are

Zuri Group provides strategic and technology consulting and expertise to nonprofit organizations. Zuri Group was founded in 2007 to offer nonprofits a unique blend of thought leadership, executive guidance, strategic planning, and hands-on expertise. Our comprehensive solutions help clients leverage technology to build strong relationships with their constituents and achieve fundraising goals.

Our Objectives

We provide technology expertise and vision so our clients can focus on their mission. Our goal is to maximize the productivity and success of nonprofit teams through the strategic use of technology. We deliver high-quality work products that quickly and creatively solve complex problems.

Our Approach

We lead with innovation, agility, and honesty. We work collaboratively across teams and levels of organizational structure, proposing creative solutions. We serve as an extension of client teams, often bridging gaps between leadership, development, IT, and marketing. With Zuri Group, it's easier to pull in unison and move projects quickly and efficiently from start to finish.

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