Project Manager

About Kindsight: 

Kindsight delivers what has never been possible in the nonprofit world: A Fundraising Intelligence platform that incorporates big data, AI, and automation to power modern fundraising. Kindsight is the combination of four companies: iWave, UC Innovation (maker of ascend CRM), NonprofitOS and Affinaquest Technologies LLC. Kindsight offers the most comprehensive and innovative advancement and fundraising CRM through ascend and Advancement RM, enhanced by rich data and insights from iWave and the revolutionary AI capabilities of NonprofitOS. Kindsight empowers nonprofit, education, and healthcare organizations to maximize their impact, driving productivity and effectiveness to have the right conversation with the right donor, at the right time, every time.

Position Summary:

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing projects on time, within budget, and to the agreed upon scope. This includes managing project resources, coordinating efforts of cross-functional teams, mitigating risks, and maintaining effective communication with stakeholders.
 

What You’ll Do:

• Responsible for the successful delivery of Kindsight CRM implementation services for the entire project lifecycle
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support project objectives
• Develop project plans and associated communications documents
• Coordinate internal resources, onboard them to project and assist with coordinating sprints/meetings
• Properly manage project scope, budget and schedule using industry standard project management techniques; maintain a current project plan at all times 
• Proactively manage changes in project scope (project change control), identify potential issues or risks, and devise contingency plans
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path dependencies
• Track project performance using Agile Accelerator and other tools/techniques
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders and leadership
• Assist with gathering level of effort estimates, scope and develop change requests
• Develop effective client relationships that enhance the Kindsight brand and build confidence in our teams.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, implementation methodologies and standards.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, information technology, project management, communications or a related field
• 5+ years leading technology implementation projects
• Experience with CRM implementations and Agile or Waterfall methodologies
• Strong organizational, analytical, team building and problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure and be a calming presence
• Proven experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong familiarity with project management software (e.g. Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Agile Accelerator)
• Familiarity with implementing Salesforce projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be open to travel to client sites as required
• Experience in the non-profit sector (higher education, healthcare, not-for-profit)
• Salesforce Admin certification, PMP or Advancement Experience a plus

Compensation Range: $154,000-165,000 USD OTE annually, based on experience, market benchmarks and role complexity. We aim to offer fair, competitive pay that reflects your skills and the market.
This advertised position is for an existing vacancy at Kindsight. At Kindsight, we’re proud to be a place where everyone belongs and has an equal opportunity to contribute, thrive and grow. We hire based on skills, potential, and impact, and we believe our differences fuel innovation. We welcome all individuals and do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, colour, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, sex, citizenship, education, languages spoken or veteran status. We’re building a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work and make a difference.

We leverage artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process. These tools may help with resume screening, drafting job descriptions, creating interview questions and occasionally identifying potential candidates. All hiring decisions are made by our people, not AI. Our intent is to use AI thoughtfully to streamline administrative tasks, improve the candidate experience and support fair, unbiased hiring practices consistent with industry standards.