Senior Project Manager, Activations

Stand Together

$110K — $135K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-8 years of project management experience, ideally in marketing, partnerships or community engagement
  • Knowledge of project management methodologies; PMP certification preferred
  • Proven capability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and stakeholder coordination
  • Experience with brand and community initiatives is a plus
  • Strong organizational skills with detail-oriented focus
  • Ability to facilitate cross-functional collaboration
  • Strategic mindset with appreciation for long-term goals and vision

Responsibilities

  • Organize and oversee execution of complex, cross-functional initiatives
  • Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and milestones across various workstreams
  • Ensure deliverables meet established scopes and success metrics
  • Coordinate cross-functional meetings and track action items for accountability
  • Monitor project timelines, proactively identify risks, and escalate issues timely
  • Support documentation and communication of project status and updates
  • Facilitate effective information flow to equip stakeholders for informed decision-making

Benefits

  • Competitive 401(k) match with immediate vesting
  • Flexible time off policy
  • Comprehensive health and dental coverage
  • Access to wellness programs through Peloton and Talkspace
  • Supportive community focused on solving social challenges
  • Empowered work environment promoting personal and professional growth
Full Job Description
As our community grows, so does the impact of our work in building a society where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to the greater good. Stand Together Trust is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support the execution of high-impact activations- large-scale, community-facing initiatives that bring together partnerships, media, content, and events to drive engagement at scale.

This role serves as a key operational lead across complex, cross-functional initiatives, ensuring projects move forward efficiently, stakeholders remained aligned, and deliverables are executed successfully. You will operate in a highly matrixed environment, working closely with Activation Leaders, internal teams, and external partners to coordinate timelines, manage workflows, track progress, and maintain operational rigor throughout the activation lifecycle.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and execution-focused, with strong project management discipline and the ability to drive work forward with clarity and urgency.

How You Will Contribute

  • Organize and manage the planning and delivery of complex, cross-functional activation initiatives from concept through execution.
  • Build and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables across multiple workstreams.
  • Ensure processes and deliverables follow established scope, timelines, and decision frameworks that are measured against KPIs and success metrics.
  • Coordinate cross-functional meetings, track action items, and ensure follow-through across teams and stakeholders.
  • Monitor project progress, proactively identify risks or blockers, and escalate issues as needed to maintain momentum.
  • Ensure alignment across internal stakeholders, leadership, and external partners regarding timelines, priorities, responsibilities, and deliverables.
  • Support the development and distribution of briefing materials, status updates, presentations, and project communications.
  • Maintain operational consistency across initiatives through effective documentation, workflows, tracking systems, and project management tools.
  • Help identify operational gaps and recommend process improvements to improve coordination and execution efficiency.
  • Manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, evolving environment while maintaining attention to detail and high-quality execution.
  • Build and refine operational systems (tracking tools, knowledge management, workflows) to improve coordination and visibility across teams.
  • Facilitate clear communication and information flow so stakeholders have the context needed to make informed decisions.
  • Capture insights and learnings from activations to inform future strategy, experimentation, and scaling efforts.
  • Support budget tracking, resource coordination, and project reporting as needed.
  • Demonstrate adaptability and professionalism in a dynamic environment with evolving priorities and timelines, where principles guide decision-making rather than rigid processes.


What You Will Bring

  • 5 - 8 years of project management or program management, preferably supporting cross-functional initiatives in marketing, partnerships, media, events, or related environments.
  • Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools such as schedule, scope, communications, and stakeholder management; PMP preferred.
  • Proven ability to manage timelines, deliverables, dependencies, and stakeholder coordination across multiple simultaneous projects.
  • Experience driving initiatives that involveexternal partnerships, brand/marketing efforts, or community engagement(B2C exposure is a plus).
  • Excellent organizational and process management skills with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
  • Experience facilitating cross-functional collaboration and driving alignment across diverse teams and external partners.
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to connect day-to-day execution to broader goals and outcomes; applying intuitive inquiry to workstreams.
  • Comfortable acting as a "connector" across teams, ensuring the right people have the right information at the right time.
  • Demonstrated execution discipline and accountability with a focus on delivering projects smoothly and efficiently.
  • Entrepreneurial, proactive approach, willing to identify gaps and build solutions (tools, processes, workflows) as needed.
  • Skilled in conveying business requirements to the appropriate business leaders and, where necessary, with vendors.
  • Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's vision and principled approachto solving problems, and a commitment to stewardingour culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect.


What We Offer

  • Competitive benefits: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.
  • A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.
  • Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop and apply their unique talents.
  • Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, allowing you to share in the success you help drive.


$110,000 - $135,000 a year

For this role, the anticipated base salary range is $110,000-$135,000 per year. This role may also be eligible for additional bonus compensation designed to align total compensation with an employee's overall contribution to the organization.

Our Principles-Based Management™ (PBM) compensation philosophy is grounded in an individualized approach that rewards the long-term value each person creates for the organization. Compensation decisions are informed by a variety of factors, including relevant experience, capabilities, demonstrated skills, role responsibilities, and expected contribution. Consistent with this approach, base salary may vary within or outside of the anticipated range based on these considerations.

Our Values: Working for an organization within the Stand Together philanthropic community is different from many other places. The culture is deeply rooted in Principle Based Management® (PBM®), a framework guided by the principles that drive human progress, such as dignity, openness, and bottom-up empowerment. PBM® empowers employees to be entrepreneurial, to innovate, and to continually drive transformation.

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