ASPCA · 2 days ago
Senior IT Project Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$145K/yr - $153K/yr
10+ years expASPCA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing cruelty to animals. They are seeking a Senior Project Manager to provide strategic direction and coordination for IT Operations, Information Security, and Technical Support projects. The role involves managing cross-functional projects, ensuring stakeholder engagement, and refining IT best practices to support the organization's mission.
AssociationNon ProfitPetVeterinary
Responsibilities
Lead and manage cross-functional projects within IT Operations, Information Security (Cyber), and Technical Support areas
Manage the execution of key technology projects involving physical site builds, updates, and infrastructure changes
Lead all project management activities to effectively and efficiently track multiple work streams across departments, ensuring timely progress, consistent project updates and clear communication
Proactively manage scope, actions, issues, and risks to ensure project success; follow change control procedures effectively
Lead meeting planning and facilitation, including project team meetings, stand-ups/check-ins, document reviews, lessons learned, discovery/requirements gathering and client-driven meetings
Develop and cultivate strong relationships with leaders to encourage and facilitate timely decision-making
Field questions from department heads and other staff members about timing of deliverables
Draft project specific updates for internal communications, including Workvivio (intranet) and organizational newsletters (The Scoop) or emails
Partner with key internal IT team partners ( Finance, Legal, Internal Communications) to ensure those stakeholders are informed of project progress and aware of their role and timing to support the project success when/if the project requires adherence to Finance, Legal or Communication policies e.g. RFP Process, Purchase Orders, Contracts Reviews, Org-Wide Comms etc
Engage required stakeholders and facilitate activities to ensure successful testing, training, change management, communications, and post-production support
Provide regular updates to leadership on project status, risks, and outcomes using Planview AdaptiveWork (our enterprise project management tool)
Improve delivery timelines and reduce bottlenecks caused by dual-role SME responsibilities
Support the overall strategic vision for the IT Ops and Information Security and Technical Support teams and manage project execution against organizational key results and compliance requirements, in partnership with the Senior Director, IT Business Operations
Create and maintain Planview for the IT Operations Information security and Technical Support teams projects status throughout their project life cycle
Establish a regular review cadence with the IT leadership team to report on key risks and overdue projects in the IT Operations and Information Security and Technical Support project areas
Support other IT team projects to ensure alignment with reporting requirements and organizational core values and provide coaching to SMEs leading projects that may need assistance
Partner within the Senior Director, IT Business Operations to improve processes and reporting, suggesting revisions to streamline and implement changes and challenge existing project management processes with innovation in mind
Build a strong understanding of all ASPCA operations to influence organizational IT priorities and align project support against those priorities
Qualification
Required
Extensive experience in managing large-scale IT projects, with expertise in Cyber Security, IT Operations, Networking, Infrastructure, and End-User Support
Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively engage all levels of management, including executives
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in fast-paced environments, navigating competing priorities and adapting quickly to change
Proficient in project management tools and methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall. Familiarity with our enterprise PM Tool Planview AdaptiveWork a plus
Demonstrated experience building and maintaining project tracking systems
Self-motivated leader who provides strategic direction and drives projects independently with minimal guidance
Solid understanding of organizational structures, teamwork, and project management best practices
Excellent problem-solving skills with a strong sense of business issues and opportunities; able to generate innovative solutions
In-depth knowledge of IT operations, cybersecurity principles, and enterprise support models
High integrity and discretion; able to handle sensitive information confidentially
Experienced in facilitating meetings and maintaining a positive, customer-focused attitude
Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; collaborative team player who shares knowledge and supports colleagues
Love of animals and an interest in the organization's mission of animal welfare is a plus!
Ability to exemplify ASPCA's core values and behavioral competencies
English (required)
High School degree or GED required
PMP, CISSP, or similar certification required
Preferably 10 years of project management experience, with a minimum of 7 years leading large-scale IT Operations, Information Security (Cyber) and Technical Support IT projects (building tracking systems, implementation of processes and deliverables) in a large business or non-profit
Experience overseeing high-visibility/high-budget project portfolios
Experience with Azure, Azure Integration Services, Meraki, Sentinel One, SIEM, networking and security firewalls required
Experience leading IT Infrastructure (server, network) and Information Security (Cyber, Firewall) projects with internal and external development resources
Demonstrated experience with agile methodology, including release and sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews and retrospectives
Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint is required
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Experience working in organizations with at least 500 employees preferred
Advanced project management platform skills preferred
Benefits
Affordable health coverage, including medical, employer-paid dental and optional vision coverage.
Flexible time off that includes vacation time, paid personal time, sick time, bereavement time, paid parental leave, and 10 company paid holidays that allows you even more flexibility to observe the days that mean the most to you.
Competitive financial incentives and retirement savings, including a 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions — we match dollar-for-dollar up to 4% and provide an additional 4% contribution toward your future each year.
Robust professional development opportunities, including classes, on-the-job training, coaching and mentorship with industry-leading peers, internal mobility, opportunities to support in the field and so much more.
Company
ASPCA
The ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) is the first animal welfare organization established in North America and serves as the nation’s leading voice for animals.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.2M2023-02-10Grant· $0.15M
2022-10-04Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
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Matt Bershadker
President and CEO
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Beverly Jones
Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
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