Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

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.

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

The Operational Excellence team within Stand Together partners with internal leaders to maximize the value of existing operations and operationalize new capabilities. Through the projects we support, we help identify and organize the people, processes, and technology needed to achieve operational goals. We apply expertise in business analysis, project management, change management, and related disciplines to convert ambiguity to action, speed decision making, improve adoption and deliver superior results.

Our primary internal customers are Infrastructure Operations, Knowledge Systems, Finance and HR, but we also support complex, cross-functional programs within Stand Together.

We focus on improving business and systems operations that enable our customers to focus on the core mission of Stand Together, helping people improve their lives and building a movement of millions to advance a free and open society—a mission that matters!

This role is based in Arlington, VA.

Build trusted relationships with project leaders and sponsors; gain a deep understanding of their goals and how they support Stand Together’s vision. Help them translate ideas into viable action plans.

Identify and organize the people, processes, and technology needed to optimize operations and operationalize new capabilities, applying good economic thinking to develop efficient solutions.

Lead projects end to end — defining scope, setting success metrics, identifying resources, and establishing timelines while driving accountability across teams and stakeholders.

Influence and align cross‑functional teams and stakeholders without direct authority, building credibility through expertise, relationships, and clear communication.

Drive accountability amongst team members and stakeholders.

Maintain transparent communication channels with stakeholders.

• 5+ years of experience in program or project management, with a strong track record of leading project teams of 10-20 people (both local and remote within the U.S.), across 5-7 departments.
• Solid track record of successfully leading multiple complex projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Detail‑oriented but able to see the bigger picture and drive strategic outcomes.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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