Project Manager at Swooped

Feedinkoo; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% 401(k) match

Flexible time off

Health and dental plans

Wellness support

Competitive compensation with bonuses

Job summary

Feedinkoo is seeking a Project Manager for the Operational Excellence team to lead projects and foster relationships with business leaders. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in program management, a strong track record in operational excellence, and excellent problem-solving skills.

This role requires strategic thinking, experience managing stakeholders, and the ability to work on-site in Arlington, VA. Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible time off, and a 6% 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in program or project management.
• Strong track record of operational excellence.
• Experience managing senior-level stakeholders.
• Ability to work on-site in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from idea to delivery and build relationships with leaders.
• Develop project plans and manage timelines.
• Ensure transparent communication and accountability.
• Mentor others in project management basics.

Skills

Program management

Strong economic thinking

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of the country’s biggest problems, from education to the economy, broken communities, and toxic division, among dozens of other pressing issues. The organization provides its 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.

Role Overview

As Project Manager on the Operational Excellence team, the individual will be responsible for leading projects from idea to delivery and building lasting relationships with business leaders and other key stakeholders. The Operational Excellence Team partners with leaders within the organization to maximize the value of existing operations and operationalize new capabilities, helping identify and organize the people, processes, and technology needed to achieve operational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with customers and gain a deep understanding of their goals and how they support the organization’s vision.
• Partner with customers and subject matter experts to develop plans that solve problems, optimize processes, and make efficient use of resources by translating business needs into scalable, actionable, technical solutions.
• Apply and ensure the team applies good economic thinking when developing solutions.
• Develop and manage project plans, including setting value metrics and success criteria, defining scope, identifying resources, and establishing timelines.
• Drive accountability among team members and stakeholders.
• Maintain transparent communication channels with stakeholders.
• Apply the community’s risk philosophy to tailor project management activities.
• Ensure application of Organizational Change Management (OCM) to customer-facing projects.
• Ensure coordination of Compliance, Security, and other foundational teams where needed.
• Mentor others in project management basics and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in program or project management, with a strong track record of operational excellence and leading project teams.
• Strong economic thinking skills.
• Strategic thinking and understanding the why of the project in addition to the what.
• Demonstrated ability to manage senior-level stakeholders and navigate complex organizational structures.
• Proactive problem‑solving skills and adaptability in fast‑paced, dynamic settings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships across the organization.
• Entrepreneurial spirit to work both tactically and strategically with a high sense of urgency.
• Experience with a variety of project management methods and tools, including waterfall and agile methods like Scrum and Kan Ban to support efficient project delivery.
• Ability to work on‑site in Arlington, VA.
• Enthusiasm to contribute to the organization’s vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding the culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with business analysis and/or business systems analysis.
• Experience with organizational change management.
• Experience facilitating workshops as an information gathering technique (examples include work breakdown structure, risk management, process mapping, identifying stakeholders).

Benefits

• Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting.
• Flexible time off.
• Comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support.
• A meaningful career with over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.
• Competitive compensation with bonuses based on value created.