Senior Project Manager – Civic Education

Job Profile:

Administrative Operations Specialist 3

Administrative Operations

Full time

$80,000.00 USD Annual

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Supports and instructs those served by the department with complex queries, applies specialized knowledge of multiple standards, policies and procedures, and maintains accurate and detailed records.

Senior Project Manager – Civic Education

Salary Range: $77,500 – $80,000

The Center for American Civics at Arizona State University is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Civic Education. Under the general direction of the Center Director, the Senior Project Manager for Civic Education provides strategic leadership and oversight for complex, multi-stakeholder civic education initiatives, events, and grant‑funded programs. This role serves as the primary liaison among internal leadership, program directors, educators, funders, and external partners, with responsibility for project planning, execution, risk management, budgeting, and reporting.

The Senior Project Manager leads projects from concept through completion, ensuring programs are delivered on time, within scope and budget, and in compliance with grant, institutional, and contractual requirements. The role applies advanced project management practices, proactively manages risk and change, and provides leadership and guidance to project staff and cross‑functional teams to achieve high‑quality outcomes aligned with CAC’s mission.

• Provides overall leadership and accountability for civic education initiatives and grant‑funded programs, managing the full project lifecycle from planning through evaluation and closeout.
• Proficiency with event and registration platforms (e.g., Mazveo, Stova), email/newsletter tools (e.g., SFMC), and basic data management systems.
• Develops and oversees comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, milestones, deliverables, risk mitigation strategies, and resource allocation.
• Establishes project governance, decision‑making frameworks, and escalation pathways to ensure effective execution and issue resolution.
• Proactively identifies, assesses, and manages project risks, dependencies, and changes, ensuring continuity and successful delivery.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for internal leadership, funders, educators, and external partners regarding program status, expectations, and outcomes.
• Builds and sustains strong relationships with internal and external constituents, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and contractual or grant commitments.
• Represents the Center as needed in the absence of the Director or Program Directors to ensure continuity of relationships and decision‑making.
• Oversees program budgets in collaboration with the Business Operations Specialist Sr., including forecasting, expense monitoring, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Ensures project plans align with grant agreements, funding requirements, and institutional financial policies.
• Monitors grant deliverables, reporting timelines, and compliance requirements; ensures accurate and timely submissions.
• Allocates and manages internal and external resources to support effective program delivery.
• Provides direction and guidance to project staff and cross‑functional team members involved in program delivery.
• Establishes clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations for project contributors.
• Facilitates collaboration across departments to ensure infrastructure, facilities, technology, communications, and staffing needs are met.
• Supports training, onboarding, and continuous improvement related to project management practices and systems.
• Oversees execution of major events and programs, including professional learning institutes, boot camps, and convenings, ensuring high‑quality participant experiences.
• Ensu…