Project Manager, Social Impact

If you think you have what it takes but don't necessarily meet every single point listed below, please apply - you could be exactly who we are looking for! 

Panorama is a platform for social change dedicated to solving the world’s most intractable problems. Our goal is to maximize social impact by partnering with visionary leaders, social entrepreneurs, nonprofit organizations, and the private sector to co-develop solutions with audacious thinking, radical collaboration, and bold action.  Panorama’s value proposition is helping partners to operate in smarter, more impactful, and more efficient ways.  

The Panorama Group is a community of organizations that includes:  

• Panorama Global, a social impact nonprofit that empowers changemakers through radical collaboration,
• Panorama Strategy, a social purpose consultancy that accelerates progress for clients through audacious thinking, and  
• Panorama Action, which mobilizes voices and resources through bold action.   

Position Summary 

Are you a self-starter with a knack for organizing multiple tracks or events, meeting deadlines, and delivering a framework to help organizations leverage greater impact? Do you thrive on teamwork, entrepreneurship, problem-solving, and continuous learning? Do you have experience managing logistics or enrollment for staggered and concurrent programs and virtual events, using an equity lens? Are you comfortable in early-stage programs? Are you a critical thinker who is able to connect dots and manage information to support different ways to share knowledge? 
 

Panorama Global’s Social Impact Department is responsible for programmatic execution of a variety of programs focused on topics ranging from global health to gender equality. The Program Manager, Social Impact will serve as a key team member on a portfolio of projects with an approach that is highly organized, detail-oriented, and collaborative. 
 

This exempt position reports to a Program Officer, Social Impact and available on a fully remote basis in the U.S. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

Program Administration and Support  

• Support and collaborate with the Social Impact team (including a Senior Program Officer, Program Officer, and Senior Project Manager) and other senior team members in their responsibilities, providing programmatic, research, and administrative support as needed. 

• Assist in the development and maintenance of workplans, roadmaps, and project management tools to support project teams and ensure quality outcomes. 

• Support and lead on engagement with key stakeholders to support projects in coordinating, planning, and tracking. 

• Coordinate and schedule internal and external meetings on behalf of select team members. 

• Plan and prepare key meetings (virtual and in-person) and presentations, which will include supporting development of agendas and meeting materials, as well as documentation for knowledge capture. 

• Issue meeting communications, handle logistics and notes, and prepare and disseminate materials. 

• Research organizations and individuals for data analysis and background documents. 

• Support in creating and/or copy editing a variety of materials, including proposals, PowerPoint presentations, emails, one pagers, newsletters, and research briefs. 

• As needed, provide timely inputs for proposals, briefings/debriefs, reports, and knowledge sharing efforts. 

• Maintain strong attention to detail to meet organizational objectives and quality measures. 

• Support administrative and operational functions in coordination relevant departments, including contracting, grants management, expenses, and communications. 

• Provide required timely and accurate recording of data and other information via systems including Harvest, Salesforce, Lattice, SharePoint, and Certify. Lead role in systems use and support for program team, acting as a resource and troubleshooting when necessary. 

• Maintain and update program documentation and resources, including program SharePoint folder(s) and resources on any other information sharing platform. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

Grantmaking 

• Support Program Officer in grantmaking processes working closely with the Finance & Operations team and externally with partners as needed.  

• Lead on process and operational support needed to execute grants from start to finish.  

• Provide thought leadership in improving and updating internal process to improve grantmaking and partner engagement.  

Typical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 
 

• Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of work experience, or equivalent work experience. 

• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment, often with multi-level priorities, and managing multiple stakeholders while ensuring high quality deliverables and strong relationships  

• Comfort reaching out for support and guidance while also making decisions that are within the scope of the job’s responsibilities  

• Proactive with ability to accomplish work efficiently and with initiative  

• Experience balancing competing priorities and identifying when to escalate an issue  

• Being adaptable, willing to flex and take on new elements and responsibilities as needed  

• Diplomatic, astute observer, and critical thinker in identifying how to prioritize, troubleshoot, and operationalize more effectively  

• Transparency and genuine desire to collaborate and be part of team  

• Excited about solving problems and continuous learning 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language, able to effectively synthesize information to reach diverse audiences and build consensus. 

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and willingness to learn other software programs. 

• Exemplify qualities of Panorama’s Values, Culture and Mission as an impact player who: 

  • Embraces everyday challenges and ambiguity as opportunities to lean in and take action, 
  • Demonstrates curiosity and commitment to asking questions, learning, and adapting, 
  • Commits to adding value to their team and to advancing Panorama’s mission to maximize social impact by partnering with visionary leaders to co-develop solutions to change systems. 

Desired Qualifications 

• Documented history of detail-oriented project management experience, including responsibilities of managing a project or program from conception to implementation. 

• Working knowledge of Salesforce or similar customer relationship management (CRM) database and project management tools such as Asana. 

• Experience working in philanthropy, at a non-profit, and/or on social impact issues is a plus. 

• Additional language proficiencies welcomed. 

This job description may change as our team continues to grow and evolve – we hope you’ll be excited to evolve with us as we scale and increase our impact. 

Compensation & Benefits 

The starting salary for this role is between $58,000 and $66,500. When determining an initial offer, we carefully consider these factors: candidate skill and experience; room for growth within the band; and internal equity across the team. 

Alongside salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:   

• Hybrid work arrangement for Seattle-based employees; remote work arrangement for all other US-based locations 

• Flexible paid time off 

• 16 paid holidays per year, including an organization-wide Winter Break. 

• Up to 92% employer-paid monthly premiums for employee medical coverage (depending on plan selected)  

• 401(k) safe harbor plan, with employer contribution equal to 3% salary with immediate vesting  

• Up to 12 weeks fully paid family/medical leave (eligible after 1 year of employment)  

• ... And more! Visit our Careers Page for our full list of benefits     

How to Apply 

Interested candidates should submit a resume and optional cover letter through our Careers Page portal. 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. 

Panorama is committed to creating a diverse team and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We know that representation matters in the workplace and with our partners; to that end we are committed to a hiring process grounded in equity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, citizenship or immigration status, national origin, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, political ideology, the presence of any physical, mental, or sensory disability, age, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 

Panorama complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our People & Culture team at [email protected]. 

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Panorama participates in the federal E-Verify system. All candidates should review the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters for more information. 

Final offer will be contingent on the completion of a successful background check.