Project Manager

National Christian Foundation; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

National Christian Foundation, headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, is seeking a experienced Project Manager to oversee a diverse portfolio of projects aimed at enhancing strategic goals. This hybrid role combines project leadership, resource oversight, and stakeholder engagement, requiring at least 5 years of project management experience and a PMP certification. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a commitment to the organization's faith-based values, alongside a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Project Management, including managing enterprise-wide projects.
• PMP Certification required; equivalent PM experience may be considered.
• Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of small-to-enterprise projects aligning with strategic goals.
• Define project scope and deliverables in collaboration with leadership.
• Act as primary liaison between project leadership, project team, and executives.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Organizational Change Management

Emotional Intelligence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

PM software (e.g., Wrike)

Job description

Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, National Christian Foundation (NCF) is a 501(c)(3) charitable grantmaking ministry that provides creative giving solutions and inspires biblical generosity among Christian families, advisors, and charities. NCF has received more than $33 billion in contributions and made more than $25 billion in giver‑recommended grants to 90,000 charities. NCF is an industry leader in accepting gifts of appreciated assets such as stocks, real estate, and business interests, which enable givers to save taxes and maximize charitable gifts. We combine a faith‑based approach and like‑minded local presence with the support and expertise of a trusted national organization. Learn more at www.ncfgiving.com.

Position Overview

The purpose of this role is to plan, execute, and close a diverse portfolio of projects, while constructing business cases evaluating the cost and impact of future projects. This servant leader enables our team to turn strategic vision into tangible impact for NCF through effective project management, shepherding organizational change management, and leveraging PM software and best practices. This hands‑on role requires balancing multiple initiatives simultaneously, ranging from small, operationalizing initiatives to large, enterprise‑wide projects. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic, resource‑constrained environment, acting as a mission enabler who brings structure, collaboration, and accountability to our work. Frequent communication with executive management in this role requires a high level of emotional intelligence and exceptional communication skills.

Location: Hybrid, based out of the office in Alpharetta, GA.

Reports to: Senior Director, Business Program Management.

Management / Supervision: None.

Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Execution

• Manages a diverse portfolio of small‑to‑enterprise projects, ensuring all projects align with the organization’s strategic goals, mission, and budget constraints.
• Examples of small projects include implementing process changes, automating processes, and launching improvements.
• Enterprise projects may range from technology advancements to new offerings program launches.

Project Planning & Tracking

• Defines project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with leadership.
• Leads day‑to‑day operations for projects, including developing project plans and timelines, setting milestones, and tracking deliverables in our PM tool, Wrike.

Resource & Budget Oversight

• Manages project budgets, tracks expenses, and optimizes limited resources (staff and funds) for maximum impact.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• Acts as the primary liaison between project leadership, project team, and executives, ensuring consistent communication and alignment.
• Conducts regular status meetings and provides clear, transparent reporting.

Risk Management & Problem Solving

• Proactively identifies risks (reputational, financial, operational), adapts to changing priorities, and resolves obstacles to keep projects on track.

Documentation & Continuous Improvement

• Tracks progress through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and evaluates project success.
• Maintains comprehensive project documentation for reporting and auditing.
• Conducts post‑project reviews to share lessons learned and improve future processes.

Organizational Change Management (OCM)

• Develops and implements OCM plans to maximize adoption of new processes or technologies.
• Identifies impacted people, assesses readiness, and mitigates resistance to ensure smooth transitions.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists with projects as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and have reliable attendance. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Faith Requirements

• Profession that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior and a growing, committed relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Dedication to biblical Christianity and a lifestyle that is consistent with the teachings of Jesus and the Bible.
• Agreement, support, and alignment of NCF’s Statement of Faith, mission, vision, and values.
• Demonstrates the values of faithfulness, love, and service.

Education

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Finance, Accounting or other related field is required.
• Equivalent related experience in lieu of a degree may be acceptable.

Experience & Knowledge Base

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Project Management, including proven experience on managing enterprise‑wide projects end‑to‑end.
• PMP Certification required; equivalent PM experience in lieu of a PMP Certification may be considered.
• OCM Certification strongly recommended.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office applications, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint.
• Experience using a PM software application.
• Proven aptitude for real‑time problem diagnosis and solving.
• Some working knowledge of charitable, non‑profit, foundation, and/or donor related subject matters.
• Able to perform duties independently.

Competencies

• Clear Communication: Provides consistent and well‑organized updates, clarifies expectations, confirms understanding, and tailors communication to the audience.
• Organization & Planning: Maintains structured plans, tracks milestones, anticipates dependencies, and keeps the team prepared.
• Accountability & Ownership: Owns outcomes, addresses gaps quickly, and ensures commitments are honored.
• Adaptability & Flexibility: Reassesses quickly, adjusts plans thoughtfully, and communicates changes calmly.
• Problem Solving Ability: Anticipates risks, proposes solutions, and escalates strategically when needed.
• Emotional Intelligence: Listens actively, validates perspectives, and facilitates respectful resolution.
• Confident Decision Making: Balances speed with input, communicates rationale, and commits to decisions in the face of ambiguity.
• Stakeholder Management: Sets realistic expectations, shares progress transparently, and manages tradeoffs collaboratively.
• Team Orientation: Fosters teamwork, including effective collaboration between business and technical team members, and between employees, consultants and vendors.
• Results Orientation: Keeps attention on objectives, measures impact, and ensures deliverables create value.