Marketing Project Manager

Stand Together; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health and dental plans

Wellness and mental health support

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Stand Together is seeking a Project Manager within MarComms to drive strategic marketing campaigns across content, video, design, development, paid media, social, and web. You will oversee cross-functional projects, manage budgets, and surface risks to ensure programs deliver impact aligned with Stand Together’s mission.

The role requires a track record of 4+ years in project management, exceptional organizational and communication skills, and the ability to lead diverse teams through complex

Qualifications

• 4+ years of project management experience coordinating with diverse teams (creative, development, production).
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with deadlines and budgets.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage stakeholders across functions.
• Familiarity with PM frameworks and full project lifecycle from planning to delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage cross-functional projects spanning content, video, design, development, paid media, social, and web.
• Apply PM best practices to drive collaboration and proactively identify risks.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations; manage scope changes.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Workfront

Asana

Job description

Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’s biggest problems, from education to the economy, broken communities, and toxic division, among dozens of other pressing issues. We provide our partners with access to resources including funding, thought leadership, a network of peers, and a playbook for applying proven principles to transform lives and society.

As a Project Manager within MarComms, you will work alongside a dynamic marketing and communications team to operationalize and implement engaging and effective strategic marketing campaigns. You will oversee cross-functional projects spanning multiple channels, including content, video, design, development, paid media, social, and web. As a key strategic partner, you will drive visibility into program health, proactively identify risks, and surface prioritization and resourcing challenges to ensure successful outcomes. Your work will have a lasting impact on how our team operates and delivers value, helping Stand Together achieve its mission through innovative and effective marketing strategies.

What You Will Do

• Manage cross-functional projects that span content, creative, analytics, research and digital marketing, ensuring all deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with strategic goals.
• Apply project management best practices and tools to drive collaboration across multiple internal and external teams, bringing together the correct audiences at the right time and proactively identifying risks across teams.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations and manage scope changes, risks, and issues proactively; propose solutions to keep projects on track.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders by providing regular updates on project status, milestones, and blockers.
• Support the adoption and improvement of project management processes, tools, and templates that enhance efficiency, visibility, and accountability.
• Balance workload in a fast-paced, creative environment while proactively addressing challenges to keep projects moving forward.

What You Will Bring

• 4+ years of project management experience working with stakeholders and a variety of teams, such as creative, development, and production
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to set deadlines, manage logistics, and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
• Track record of successfully delivering projects under tight deadlines
• Detail-oriented but able to see the bigger picture perspective
• Superior organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
• Working knowledge of industry best practices, project management software (Workfront, Asana, etc.), and methodologies, with an understanding of creative, editorial, web content, and marketing deliverable lifecycles to effectively oversee project progress across teams
• Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect.

Standout Candidates Will Bring

• 2+ years working within a PMO environment
• Experience navigating ambiguity and seeking knowledge in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• A solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to think ahead, problem solve, engage proactively, and take initiative
• Leadership presence and ability to influence without authority

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.

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.

We believe diversity fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. That is why we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, and respect.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.