Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Fluxx is a company dedicated to being the leading collaborative grantmaking platform in global communities. The Project Manager will operate as a relationship manager for clients, overseeing project management from planning through implementation, ensuring accountability for all end results.
Responsibilities
- 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
Skills
- 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
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