Project Manager, Social Impact

panoramaglobal; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Commuter benefits

Paid holidays

401(k) plan

Job summary

Panorama Global in the United States is seeking a Project Manager, Social Impact to oversee day-to-day execution across a portfolio of programs. This role sits within the Managed and Supported team, collaborating with operations, external affairs, and other colleagues.

Based in Seattle or New York, you’ll work in-office three days per week, coordinating with project leads and team members to ensure timely delivery and impact. Growth opportunities exist in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Project management and execution: demonstrate detail oriented PM experience (2–4 years).
• Collaboration and stakeholder management: operate in fast-paced environments with multiple stakeholders.
• Communication and problem solving: excellent English verbal and written communication; synthesize information.
• Technology and systems: working knowledge of Office, CRM, and PM tools; willingness to learn.
• Judgment and initiative: proactive, adaptable, independent with guidance as needed.
• Related experience: experience in philanthropy, nonprofit, or social impact.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day responsibilities to support project execution with project leads.
• Maintain work plans, roadmaps, and tracking systems for coordination and quality outcomes.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement, meetings, logistics, notes, and follow‑up.
• Develop, write, and edit project materials including proposals, presentations, and reports.
• Support contracting, grant management, expense management, data entry, and SharePoint tasks.
• Serve as a program team resource for systems use and process implementation.

Skills

Project management and execution

Collaboration and stakeholder mgmt

Communication and problem solving

Technology and systems

Judgment and initiative

Related experience in philanthropy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Asana

Job description

Job Summary

Panorama Global is hiring a Project Manager, Social Impact to support day-to-day project execution for programs across diverse issue areas and approaches to advancing impact. This role is part of Panorama’s Managed and Supported team, which leads, facilitates, and supports programs ranging from full strategic and programmatic execution to scalable and fractional operational support across a broad range of programs. Our team operates in a matrix structure, working in close collaboration with operations, external affairs, and other teams across the organization. We seek a team player who loves making complex work happen. We are looking for a detail‑oriented, solutions‑minded project manager who can bring structure, momentum, and organization to the specific projects and initiatives assigned to them within a broader portfolio of social impact programs. The ideal candidate is a strong implementer and communicator who enjoys collaborating across teams, managing up and across, building useful systems, and helping people stay aligned and moving forward. They will thrive in an entrepreneurial environment where priorities evolve, and learning happens quickly, with real opportunity to build project management skills and take on greater ownership as they grow with the practice. This position reports to either the Associate Director or a Senior Program Officer, Social Impact, depending on the assignment, and will work with team members at all levels. This position is based in either our Seattle or New York offices; staff work in‑office 3 days per week.

Essential Functions & Core Responsibilities

Project Management and Support (80%)

• Oversee and manage day-to-day responsibilities to support project execution, working closely with the project lead, project team members, and Managed and Supported leadership.
• Maintain work plans, roadmaps, project management tools, and tracking systems to support coordination, accountability, and quality outcomes.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement, internal and external meetings, logistics, communications, materials, notes, and follow‑up.
• Develop, research, draft, and copy edit project materials, including proposals, presentations, briefings, reports, one‑pagers, newsletters, and research briefs.
• Support administrative, operational, and systems functions, including contracting, grant management, expense management, communications, data entry, documentation, and SharePoint maintenance.
• Serve as a program team resource for routine systems use, process implementation, and troubleshooting.

Organizational Support (20%)

• Serve as a cross‑team resource for core operational activities—such as grantmaking, contracting, budget review, or measurement, learning, and evaluation—in collaboration with operations teams.
• Identify and collaborate on opportunities to document internal resources and refine systems and processes to enable frictionless project implementation.
• Support Managed and Supported team development, including internal knowledge sharing, team meetings/building, and development of our practice.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Organizational Engagement & Participation

Actively embodies Panorama’s values and contributes to a healthy, mission‑driven culture—participating in team and organizational initiatives, engaging across the organization, and representing Panorama with credibility externally. Brings curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset to their work, identifying opportunities to strengthen processes, practices, and knowledge sharing. Maintains personal compliance with all applicable laws, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements. Provides timely, accurate inputs to organizational systems, reporting, and co‑design efforts as needed.

Desired Qualifications & Skills

• Project management and execution: Demonstrated detail‑oriented project management experience (typically 2‑4 years), including managing projects or programs from conception through implementation; ability to balance competing priorities, meet deadlines, and identify when to request reprioritization.
• Collaboration and stakeholder management: Able to operate in a fast‑paced environment with multiple priorities and stakeholders while maintaining strong relationships, transparency, and a genuine desire to collaborate as part of a team. Experience managing up and across in a collaborative setting.
• Communication and problem‑solving: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to synthesize information for diverse audiences, build consensus, troubleshoot, and operationalize work effectively.
• Technology and systems: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, Salesforce or a similar CRM, and Asana or similar project management tools and/or willingness to learn new software.
• Judgment and initiative: Proactive, adaptable, and able to work efficiently with appropriate independence; comfortable making decisions within the role’s scope while seeking support and guidance when needed.
• Related experience: Prior knowledge from work in philanthropy, nonprofit organizations, and/or social impact issues.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting/Standing/Mobility: Approximately 30% of time is spent standing or moving between work areas. The balance of time (approximately 70%) is spent sitting at a desk, bench, or in meetings.
• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or frequently or constantly lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects with a negligible amount of force. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as managing complex calendars, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas in English so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Manual dexterity required for equipment operation and occasional reaching and lifting of small objects.
• Reaching/Handling: Good manual dexterity for computer keyboard use and the ability to retrieve and work with appropriate paperwork, equipment, and supplies.

Compensation & Benefits

The starting annual salary for this non‑exempt role is between $60,000 and $70,000, representing the minimum to the midpoint of the salary band. When determining an initial offer, we carefully consider these factors: the candidate's skills and experience; room for growth within the band; and internal equity across the team.

• Flexible paid time off
• Commuter benefits
• 10 paid holidays per year plus organization‑wide Winter Break
• Up to 95% employer‑paid monthly premiums for employee medical coverage (depending on plan selected)
• 401(k) safe harbor plan, with employer contribution equal to 3% of salary with immediate vesting
• Up to 12 weeks fully paid family/medical leave (eligible after 90 days of employment)
• And more! Visit our Careers Page for our full list of benefits

Panorama is committed to creating a diverse team and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We know that representation matters in the workplace and with our partners; to that end, we are committed to a hiring process grounded in equity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, citizenship or immigration status, national origin, caste, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, political ideology, the presence of any physical, mental, or sensory disability, age, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Panorama complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please get in touch with our People & Culture team at [e-mail]. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Panorama participates in the federal E‑Verify system. All candidates should review the E‑Verify Participation at: www.e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf. And review the Right to Work posters for more information at: www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf.

The final offer is contingent on a successful background check.