Senior Project Manager (Development)

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research is seeking a Senior Project Manager (Development) to lead complex initiatives that support fundraising and operational goals. This role involves project leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and oversight of multiple concurrent projects to ensure alignment with the Foundation's priorities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of complex, cross-functional projects with significant organizational impact
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and dependency management
• Ensure projects are aligned with broader Foundation and campaign strategy
• Partner with the Special Events team on strategy, event promotion, and event logistics
• Serve as the primary project lead across internal teams and external partners
• Facilitate alignment among stakeholders, proactively resolve conflicts, and drive decision-making
• Represent Fundraising and Strategy Operations support teams in fielding queries, building project plans, and aligning stakeholder expectations with operational feasibilities
• Oversee multiple concurrent initiatives, prioritizing effectively to balance organizational needs and capacity
• Monitor project performance, identify risks and bottlenecks early, and implement mitigation strategies
• Establish and refine processes that improve efficiency, transparency, and scalability
• Provide clear, strategic updates to senior leadership and key stakeholders
• Translate complex project details into concise, actionable insights
• Escalate risks and recommendations appropriately to support informed decision-making
• Identify gaps in workflows and implement improvements that strengthen cross-team collaboration
• Standardize best practices, documentation, and tools to enhance consistency across projects
• Contribute to the evolution of the Foundation’s project management framework
• Provide guidance and informal mentorship to Project Managers and Coordinators
• Model strong project management discipline, collaboration, and accountability

Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross-functional projects with measurable impact
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to operate independently and lead through ambiguity
• Experience managing external agencies and vendors
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Jira, or similar)
• Relevant experience in event coordination, execution, and stakeholder engagement for high level events with 500+ in attendance
• PMP or equivalent certification