Senior Project Manager, Marketing – US remote Mercy Corps

Position description

Location: US remote or Portland, OR

Position Status: Full Time, Exempt

Duration: about 18 months

Salary Level: Starting salary for this role will be from $76,800 to $90,000 annually - commensurate with professional experience.

Closing date: Please submit Application and cover letter by December 30th
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Risk Level 1: Likely to have no contact with participants or sensitive data.

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.

In disaster, in hardship, in more than 35 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.

Now, and for the future.

The mission of the Philanthropic Growth & Engagement (PG&E) Department is to advance Mercy Corps' mission by raising impactful and flexible funds—with a focus on growing unrestricted fundraising—from individuals, companies, and foundations, and elevating our global profile and influence. Our team brings together private fundraising professionals, marketing and communications specialists, development operations experts, and digital platform managers.

We work across teams to inspire philanthropic support and partnership with external audiences and build and protect Mercy Corps' reputation and profile. Most of all, we are passionate about Mercy Corps' mission and believe a better world is possible.

To meet our mission, we have embarked on a global rebrand and renaming to build a strong, externally facing brand that allows us to grab attention and pull focus towards the work we do. The soul of our organization isn’t going to change, as we are guided by the 10-year Pathway to Possibility strategy. However, we have an opportunity to articulate what makes us unique in a way that is both differentiating and motivating to our audiences.

The rebrand will be announced to internal teams and external stakeholders in 2026, followed by the official switch over and launch of the marketing campaign to the new brand. Ahead of the switch over moment, the Marketing team will be finalizing brand tools for the global organization, as well as working closely with vendors to develop and launch a marketing campaign at the switch over moment.

The Senior Project Manager supporting the rebrand will play a critical role in managing the global rebrand marketing campaign from preparation through launch. Reporting to the Rebrand PMO and working closely with the Marketing VP, this position will oversee timelines, deliverables, and vendor relationships to ensure the campaign elevates Mercy Corps’ new brand identity and engages global audiences.

This individual will coordinate across internal teams and external agency partners to manage creative development, media buys, and campaign execution. They will ensure alignment with global brand standards, maintain accurate documentation, and proactively address challenges to keep the project on track. This is a fixed-term position during the length of the project and may require occasional travel.

Success in this role will depend on strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to build trust and collaboration across diverse teams.

Strategy and Planning

• Partner with the Marketing team, Rebrand PMO, and agency partners to develop and execute the marketing campaign plan that aligns with global rebrand objectives.
• Ensure campaign strategies support Mercy Corps’ goals to elevate brand identity, engage new audiences, and grow unrestricted fundraising.
• Coordinate planning across multiple work streams, including creative development, media buys, and digital execution, ensuring alignment with timelines and budgets.

Project Management

• Serve as the primary liaison between internal teams and external agency partners, ensuring clear communication and timely updates.
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and dependencies across multiple campaign components; monitor progress and elevate risks as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation of plans, milestones, and decisions using Mercy Corps’ project…