HEA Project Manager

World Vision USA; United States; Remote; USD 74,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

World Vision is seeking a Project Manager to lead projects within the Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs Division. This remote-friendly role reports to the Director of Program Management and offers a limited-term contract with possible hybrid options in U.S.

locations such as Federal Way, WA or Washington, DC. The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 3–5 years in project management, including leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; 3–5 years in project management or related field; at least one year of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the master schedule and monitor progress toward milestones.
• Oversee project life cycle from planning to implementation.
• Lead donor reporting coordination and data management with project staff and partners.
• Manage resources, budgets, and contractor/staff work efforts.
• Provide progress reporting to senior management and clients.

Skills

Project management

Database administration

Business acumen

Facilitation skills

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

World Vision is hiring a Project Manager to serve in the Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs Division.

AT A GLANCE

Role: Project Manager

Status: Limited-term; 12 months

Reports to: Director of Program Management

Location: Remote within the U. S.; Federal Way, WA or Washington, DC considered for hybrid

Required Experience: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience (eight years). In addition to education or education equivalent, requires 3-5 years of work experience in project management or related field. Work experience must include at least one year of previous project leadership experience.

Preferred Experience: Direct experience managing large grants from US Government agencies, institutional foundations or individual donors preferred. Proven experience effectively managing large projects and successful resolution of implementation challenges.

Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.A for any employer.

Travel: Up to 10% domestic and international travel, based on role needs.

Estimated hiring range: $74,200 to $102,760

THE JOB

World Vision is looking for a Project Manager to manage projects on behalf of division, establishing priorities for complete project life-cycle including the planning, design, testing, and implementation of projects designed to meet requirements of business clients. Oversee the work of project teams. Lead team reporting and data systems management. May participate in the completion of corporate-wide projects, with responsibility for assigned components of the project. Support USG funded RISE consortium with reporting & data management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Keep Christ central in individual and corporate life. Actively participate in and contribute to the spiritual disciplines of the organization (Christian conduct, chapel, prayer, worship, devotions, and leadership of devotions); incorporate WV Core Values into decisions within scope of role.
• Responsible for the outcome of projects with varying size and scope that may have designated budgets.
• Oversee the entire project life cycle including the planning, design, testing, and project implementation.
• Lead coordination of consortium in donor reporting by working with project staff and partners to collect, analyze, consolidate, and edit high-quality donor reports and program updates.
• Define major tasks, deliverables, and milestones, based on scope, resources, budget, donor requirements, and personnel.
• Responsible for maintaining the master schedule and monitoring progress toward project milestones to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Manage resources required for the success of the project.
• Manage project related work efforts of contractors and internal WVUS staff members.
• Support the planning and coordination of consortium meetings, workshops, governance activities, and partner engagement efforts
• May participate in the completion of corporate-wide projects, with responsibility of assigned components of overall project as required.
• When applicable, manage project budget, modifying budget as needed and ensuring expenses do not exceed agreed upon budget.
• Provide reporting on project progress to senior management and clients, ensuring any changes to budget, resources and risk are communicated in a timely way.
• Ensure accurate documentation of project results.
• Work collaboratively with team members when assigned to work as a member of a team.
• Manage semi-annual team reporting and information management systems, ensuring accurate, timely, and accessible program data for internal and donor reporting requirements..
• Support development and maintenance of dashboards, tracking tools, and reporting systems
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain awareness of corporate goals, objectives, organizational announcements, and activities. Reference and follow organizational policies and procedures, seeking clarity as needed.

YOU BRING THESE SKILLS

• Project Management: Breaks projects down into time-phases and measurable milestones. Ensures activities produce results within constraints. Identifies people and resources needed. Considers costs and benefits of resources prior to allocating.
• Database Administration: Demonstrates familiarity with database administration techniques and concepts to ensure data and system design integrity. Understands data relationships and demonstrates a commitment to maintaining data quality.
• Business Acumen: Applies a broad-based understanding of key business fundamentals with knowledge of World Vision’s ministry, strategic relationships, and the organizational/political environment. Uses a high-level understanding of finance, operations, marketing, information systems, human resources, legal/regulatory issues and fundraising to manage projects across departmental and functional lines.
• Facilitation Skills: Effectively and purposefully guides group meetings and manages group dynamics to foster team building and achieve meeting objectives.
• Oral and Written Communication: Effectively expresses ideas, thoughts and concepts verbally and in writing, using correct grammar, organization and structure, and effective presentation media and techniques. Use appropriate media and approach.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience (eight years). In addition to education or education equivalent, requires 3-5 years of work experience in project management or related field. Work experience must include at least one year of previous project leadership experience. Project management certification preferred.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The posted hiring salary range reflects pay for U.S. locations and is determined using market data and internal compensation guidelines. Actual compensation may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic location, job-related experience, and applicable laws. For information about World Vision U.S' comprehensive benefits package, please visit this link.

ABOUT WORLD VISION

We're a global Christian humanitarian organization. We partner with children, families, and their communities to empower them as they reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. For 75 years, World Vision has followed Jesus' example to show unconditional love to the poor and oppressed. We serve every child regardless of faith.

L.I.F.E. LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

The LIFE Leadership Competencies provide a shared framework for Christ-centered leadership at World Vision. They define the skills, behaviors, and character qualities that help leaders lead faithfully and effectively, shaping how we hire, develop, and evaluate leaders to cultivate thriving teams and greater Kingdom impact.

• Love: How we show up every day, every interaction. Loving others the way Jesus loves—with humility, care, and grace-filled truth. We build trust. We model life with God. And we create environments where people feel seen, valued, and supported, because we see the image of our God in each of them.
• Ignite: How we unlock and catalyze. To Ignite is to unlock purpose, passion, and potential—so people can bring their best in service of children and donors. We build healthy, thriving teams and develop character, competence, and courage.
• Fulfill: How We Deliver. To Fulfill is to focus on what matters most—and deliver with excellence and accountability. We own outcomes. We prioritize mission-critical work. And we partner with God to produce results that advance Kingdom impact.
• Envision: How we change and evolve towards ‘Better’. To Envision is to lead boldly into the future—discerning what’s ahead with faith, navigating complexity, and casting vision that leads to lasting impact.