Imagine a community of students taking action toward their dreams and living happier lives. In this world, people are so fulfilled they reach out and positively contribute to the lives of others. That?s who we impact, and that?s what we are building. Want to be a part of it?

To determine whether you'd be a good fit, ask yourself?

• Would you like to go to work each day knowing that you are using your talents to help others and better the world?

• Are you inspired by the thought of positively impacting tens of thousands of students each year?

• Are you ready to work in an organization that is rapidly growing and embraces change?

• Would you like to work with people whom you respect and can learn from every day?

• Do you desire to work for an organization that cares about your growth, where your own drive and interests help you create your own future?

Our guiding question is: ?Are we helping the greatest number of people in the greatest possible way?" Are you inspired? Let?s change the world together.

Overview:
The Senior Project Manager (SPM) will join a team of over 100+ purpose-driven staff members in a friendly, focused, fast-paced entrepreneurial office environment. The National Society of Leadership and Success is the largest collegiate leadership honor society in the United States, with over 700 chapters and more than one million members, who collectively have completed over 282,000 hours of community service.

The SPM is responsible for ensuring strategic initiatives are consistently completed to scope and by assigned deadlines. They will plan and designate resources, monitor progress, and keep stakeholders informed and accountable to achieve company goals.

Reporting into the Chief Administrative Officer and working closely with the company?s Senior Leadership Team, this department oversees the execution and implementation of strategic initiatives. Through the development of project plans, this role manages key project participants towards their delegated assignments and deliverables to ensure projects remain on schedule and align with the company?s vision.

Responsibilities:

• Leads major company initiative projects through the 5 stages of PM: conception/initiation, planning, execution, performance/monitoring, and project close

• Juggles multiple complex company projects at any given time.

• Creates, manages and communicates intricate project roadmaps and plans.

• Produces detailed project charters, schedules, work plans and identified resources that are monitored and tracked progress wise in a project management system.

• Assists in the determination and definition of the project scope and goals with each lead project stakeholder to predict resources needed to reach objectives.

• Meet with various departments to ensure understanding of associated tasks needed to achieve objectives.

• Participates actively in identifying potential risks, liabilities or factors to consider when managing several intersecting projects.

• Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress.

• Manages key project participants toward their delegated assignments and deliverables to ensure the project remains on schedule.

• Serves as the main point of contact for involved parties, when multiple departments are involved, to ensure that everyone?s tasks remain in synergy.

• Act as a liaison between project stakeholders and task owners to establish relationships needed to hold departments accountable for their contributions.

• When necessary, writes business requirements based on the gathered needs and desires of project stakeholders and leads.

• Manages project management platforms

Characteristics:

• You have a gifted mind for details, planning, workflow, systems and process

• You are highly organized and thrive in an environment where you get to utilize your detail-oriented nature to the max

• You are a natural leader and manager. You see what needs to be done and can project manage and corral others (peers, managers, upper management) towards project goals

• You are success driven and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.

• You are a natural presenter and have strong verbal and written communication.

• You are a self starter who thrives when presented with a challenge and does not shy away from the unknown.

• You are extremely organized, have an eye for detail and enjoy working on multiple projects and activities simultaneously.

• You are resourceful, have strong problem solving skills and always come with solutions when addressing a problem.

• You are a people-person and easily build relationships with others.

• You are confident and assertive when holding others accountable.

Qualifications (such as education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities):

• Bachelor's Degree Required

• 5-7 years of project management experience

• Proven ability to solve problems creatively

• Proven experience with successfully launching large company initiatives

• Proficient with spreadsheet software and project management software

• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices

• Experience standing up/managing project management platform

Benefits You Receive While Working at the NSLS Include:

• Medical, Vision and Dental Benefits

• 401K with employer contribution

• Working daily with a team of positive people

• Opportunities for advancement as we expand into new markets

• Feel good knowing you are using your talents to better the world

• 1.5hr lunch to work out at a local gym and membership subsidized

• Bonuses based on achievement of company-wide metrics

• A company that believes and invests in your personal and professional growth

• Paid time off days (PTO), holidays, PLUS the week between Christmas and New Year?s Day

The National Society of Leadership and Success is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion.

Visit www.nsls.org to learn more about our organization.