Technology Project Manager (Part-Time)

fidf.org; New York (NY); Remote; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) seeks a Technology Project Manager (Part-Time) to support the Technology team. The role is a 1099 contractor in New York or remote within the US, roughly 20 hours per week with an initial 3-month term and possible extension.

The PM will manage small-to-medium technology initiatives across departments. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years of project management experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with PM tools like

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of project management experience.
• Experience managing technology, systems, operations, or process improvement projects.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience working with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with project management tools such as Monday.com, Asana, Jira, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms.
• Ability to work independently and proactively.

Responsibilities

• Manage small-to-medium technology and operational projects from planning through completion.
• Maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, and status reporting.
• Coordinate stakeholders across business and technology teams.
• Facilitate meetings and drive accountability for action items.
• Monitor project risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Coordinate activities with vendors and implementation partners and track deliverables.
• Ensure projects remain on track and aligned with objectives.
• Communicate project status, risks, and key decisions to stakeholders regularly.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Communication

Independent work

Tools

Monday.com

Asana

Jira

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

Job description

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Technology Project Manager (Part-Time)

Contractor - 1099 New York, NY, US

Salary Range: $45.00 To $58.00 Hourly

About Us

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) is a humanitarian nonprofit that provides life-changing support for the courageous young men and women of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). We transform their lives through empowering educational, financial, well-being, and cultural initiatives as they protect the State of Israel and her people. Inspired by them, we strive to champion a culture of courage worldwide, ensuring a secure and thriving Israel today and forever. Our community of supporters and staff are passionate, courageous, and impactful. Our work is driven by core values that transcend gender, age, political leanings, nationality, and religion. Our vital mission and breadth of programs resonate with a diverse array of supporters – all are welcome!

About the Role

FIDF is seeking a Technology Project Manager to augment capacity within our Technology team. This individual will provide project management support across our technology portfolio and independently manage smaller technology and operational initiatives.

We're looking for a highly organized executor who can manage multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and project timelines with minimal oversight while helping ensure projects remain on track and aligned with business objectives.

• Approximately 20 hours per week
• Initial 3-month engagement with potential extension up to 6 months
• Remote within the United States or based in FIDF's New York office
• Must be available during Eastern Time business hours

Key Responsibilities

• Manage small-to-medium technology and operational projects from planning through completion
• Maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, and status reporting
• Coordinate stakeholders across business and technology teams
• Facilitate meetings and drive accountability for action items
• Monitor project risks, issues, and dependencies
• Coordinate activities with vendors and implementation partners and track vendor deliverables and commitments
• Ensure projects remain on track and aligned with objectives
• Communicate project status, risks, and key decisions to stakeholders on a regular basis.

Typical Projects ( Most projects are managed using Monday.com.)

• IT operations initiatives
• Reporting and analytics projects
• Digital support projects
• Business application enhancements
• Microsoft 365-related initiatives
• Workflow and process improvement efforts
• Vendor-supported technology projects

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of project management experience
• Experience managing technology, systems, operations, or process improvement projects
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects
• Experience working with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience with project management tools such as Monday.com, Asana, Jira, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms
• Ability to work independently and proactively

Preferred Background

• Consulting firms
• SaaS implementation teams
• Managed Service Providers (MSPs)
• Professional services organizations
• Customer implementation teams
• Technology delivery organizations

Experience supporting environments that leverage Microsoft 365, CRM and fundraising platforms (e.g., Raiser's Edge NXT), ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite), email marketing and donor engagement platforms (e.g., Klaviyo), website and digital platforms, project management platforms such as Monday.com, reporting and analytics tools, and third-party SaaS applications and integrations is a plus.

FIDF is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.