Project Manager | Family Defense Project (56005)

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) is seeking a Project Manager to contract with their Family Defense Project. The Project Manager will oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Family Defense Moonshot Project, managing a complex, multi-partner initiative that serves vulnerable families involved with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, implement, and support legal services programs from initiation through completion, including scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and reporting
• Coordinate and direct the activities of cross-functional project teams; monitor progress to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget
• Develop project charters, work plans, timelines, and risk mitigation strategies
• Use project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Asana, Microsoft Project) to track progress and document decisions
• Facilitate changing management processes and ensure proper documentation of changes in scope, resources, or deliverables
• Plan and coordinate multi-organization in person continuing legal education convenings for organization and partners
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal teams, partner organizations, and funders
• Schedule and lead project-related meetings; maintain clear and timely communication regarding project progress, milestones, risks, and updates
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including legal aid partners, funders, advocacy groups, and community organizations
• Represent the organization at conferences, coalitions, and stakeholder convenings as needed
• Develop evaluation tools and performance indicators to measure impact and track program goals
• Monitor compliance with grant requirements and funding regulations
• Prepare detailed reports for funders, board members, and executive leadership, summarizing progress, outcomes, and challenges
• Identify and implement continuous improvement strategies based on evaluation findings
• Contribute to strategic planning efforts and ensure programs align with organizational priorities
• Support budget development and monitor program expenditures to ensure responsible use of funds
• Support fundraising efforts by providing program data and content for grant proposals or reports

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, public administration, social work, legal studies, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience, including at least 2 years in project or program management
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines
• Proficiency in project management systems (e.g., Smartsheet, Asana, Trello, Microsoft Project)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write clear reports and grant documentation
• Master's degree or JD
• Experience working in or with legal services, nonprofit, public interest, or government agencies
• Certification in Project Management (PMP, CAPM, or similar)
• Familiarity with legal service delivery models, access to justice frameworks, or public interest law
• Experience with grant management, including reporting, compliance, and performance tracking
• Training or certification in process improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen)
• Bilingual or multilingual skills, particularly in Spanish, a plus