Senior Project Manager

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of animals through good welfare. The Senior Project Manager supports the Project Management Office by leading complex enterprise initiatives, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing project plans and risks, and ensuring delivery aligns with the ASPCA’s Strategic Framework. The role also strengthens organization-wide project delivery practices through coaching, reporting, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Lead execution of enterprise initiatives, including capital projects, within the PMO delivery framework, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to our Strategic Framework
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across departments, external vendors, and subject matter experts to create and execute complex project plans, budgets, and schedules
• Provide sponsors with regular reporting on project progress, outcome measures, progress tied to organizational and department goals, and lessons learned
• Identify, mitigate, and communicate potential risks and challenges that may impact project success
• Facilitate meetings to drive decisions, define next actions, and accomplish goals
• Establish communication cadence to support teams in achieving their goals efficiently and effectively
• Identify, understand, and solve for teams’ unique project challenges, including capacity, issues/concerns, resource allocation, and interdependencies
• Ensure quality of the work produced by cross-functional teams, and make sure deliverables are current and accessible
• Work with team members to understand their operational needs thoroughly, in context, emphasizing listening before solutioning
• Flexibly employ training, documentation, and process changes, as well as traditional project management solutions such as use of a Gantt chart, status report, etc
• Cultivate an understanding of project management tools and tactics that best fit specific use-cases and spread awareness about how to use in-house digital tools to support best practices
• Champion enterprise project delivery practices across the organization, driving consistency, accountability, and measurable improvement in delivery outcomes
• Embed strong delivery practices through coaching, feedback, and real-time support on complex initiatives
• Actively contribute to monthly meetings with the Project Manager Cohort to support project managers in navigating delivery challenges and improving consistency across teams
• Promote transparency and accountability through accurate reporting and effective use of tools (e.g., Planview)
• Support continuous evolution of delivery practices to meet changing organizational priorities
• Participate in department meetings and work cross-functionally with other members of the team and organization
• Proactively build project management skills and expertise by learning and embracing new technology, staying abreast of industry developments and best practices, and attend or provide training as available and approved
• Partner with senior leaders and stakeholders across the organization to align project delivery expectations, resolve challenges, and support decision-making
• Provide interim project or program leadership support during critical gaps

Requirements:

• Confidence, and composure communicating at all levels, including executive audiences
• Demonstrated success delivering complex, cross-functional projects in fast-paced environments
• Strong ability to balance multiple priorities, manage competing demands, and adapt to change
• Proven ability to bring structure and clarity to ambiguous situations, guide teams through trade‑offs, and facilitate effective decision‑making
• Strong conflict‑management skills, with the ability to navigate differing viewpoints, foster alignment, and keep work moving forward respectfully and constructively
• Ability to promote accountability through accurate reporting and effective tool use
• Strong problem‑solver with the ability to think critically, anticipate challenges, and generate effective recommendations
• High integrity and discretion in handling sensitive information
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to exemplify ASPCA's core values and behavioral competencies
• or equivalent professional work experience required
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in project or program management, and experience with various project management frameworks and methodologies
• Experience managing complex, enterprise-level initiatives required
• Proficiency with technology, including Microsoft Office/Office 365, Box, Canva, Teams, project management platforms, and developing dashboards
• Ability to learn and implement new technologies and improve delivery practices across the organization
• English (Required)
• This remote-based position (which requires travel, as described below) is open to all candidates based within the United States
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 15% annually of the time as needed
• Familiarity working or volunteering with animal welfare or nonprofit environments preferred
• B.A./B.S. preferred
• Project-management certification or coursework strongly preferred
• Experience with Planview AdaptiveWork a plus