Senior Project Manager, 8-Month Contract

Job Application for Senior Project Manager 8 Month Contract at Greenpeace USA

**Senior Project Manager 8 Month Contract at Greenpeace USA** *View all jobs: California, Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Washington DC, Virginia*

ABOUT GREENPEACE

Greenpeace USA is an independent campaigning organization that uses peaceful protest, creative communication, and people power to expose global environmental problems and promote solutions essential to a green and peaceful future. For over fifty years, Greenpeace USA has fought to save the planet from the threats of climate change, destruction of ancient forests, deterioration of our oceans, and nuclear disaster. As an independent organization, Greenpeace does not accept funds from corporations or government entities. The global Greenpeace network is headquartered in the Netherlands with affiliate organizations in over fifty countries. Greenpeace US is headquartered in Washington DC with a warehouse in Oakland.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Project Manager plays a critical role in Greenpeace USA's campaign strategy, particularly concerning protecting the right to protest. This role involves implementing campaign strategies across various work streams, crafting project roadmaps, collaborating with departments and consultants, and raising campaign visibility.

**Location:** Any approved Greenpeace locations - CA, NY Metro area, DC Metro area **Reporting to:** National Campaigns Director **Duration:** 8-month contract with possibility of extension

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

**Strategy**

• Execute campaign strategy across work streams
• Develop comprehensive project roadmap for public facing campaigns
• Align digital engagement strategies with overall objectives

**Collaboration and Communication**

• Guide and supervise the project team
• Collaborate with strategic allies to amplify messaging
• Enhance team structures and communication channels

**Leadership and Decision Making**

• Facilitate decision-making processes
• Oversee budget allocation and financial tracking
• Mitigate project risks and escalate issues as needed

**Other Duties**

• Additional duties may be assigned as team priorities shift

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

**Required**

• 10+ years of project management experience
• Deep understanding of project management methodologies
• Working knowledge of US progressive movement

**Preferred**

• Professional certification (e.g., PMP, Scrum Master)
• Experience in coaching project team members

**REQUIRED SKILLS COMPETENCIES ABILITIES**

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Excellent presentation skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strategic critical thinking skills

If you are passionate about climate change activism and creating an equitable work culture, apply on our careers page. Greenpeace is an Equal Opportunity Employer welcoming applications from underrepresented communities.

COMPENSATION

Greenpeace offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage with low staff contributions. Additional benefits include 401K matching, generous time off, and paid sabbatical after five years. Public transportation and biking subsidies are available, along with opportunities for growth and development of staff.

For more information, visit our benefits plan. Salary range for this position is $114,240.