Senior Technical Project Manager

How You’ll Contribute

Who We Are
The Technology Division creates digital experiences for and delivers information technology services to the National Geographic Society. From our staff to our constituents, Technology provides the power to amplify National Geographic’s impact through value-based product delivery, transformational data services, and world-class support and infrastructure services. These services include employee training and technical support, audio/visual production, device management, enterprise architecture, network management, on-premise and cloud computing, information security, identity management, data management and integration, product management, user experience design, software development, systems engineering, and systems administration. Technology is comprised of five teams: Business Products, Constituent Products, Data Products, Infrastructure & Security, and Technology Support Services.
How You’ll Contribute
The Senior Technical Project Manager (STPM) reports to the Director, Data Operations, and works closely with the Director, Data Ops and Senior Director, Data Products to manage the daily operations of the internal and external technical teams and partners for Technology projects. The STPM will also manage and implement the technology planning process. The STPM will meet regularly with external teams and the NGS Technology team members, scheduling and tracking the movement of project work across technical disciplines including concepting, design/layout, production, integration, implementation, and maintenance of technology solutions. The STPM will coordinate and manage internal client feedback communicating needs to vendors to ensure an effective and focused project. The STPM will source, identify, and manage vendor’s efforts to ensure competitive pricing, while maintaining quality, and consistency. The STPM should be well versed in the most current technology trends including CRMs, Agile Methodology, data mesh, data governance, AI, etc.

Your Impact

Responsibilities Include:

Project Management (60%)

• Manage internal and external work schedules and monitor all deliverables and responses.

• Manage internal scheduling of meetings, assign tasks and responsibilities, and monitor the movement of project work across divisions to deliver finished work on deadline.

• Track and report on all ongoing open technical projects from start to finish.

• Identify high value cost and time saving options. Develop workflows and process solutions in support of improved collaboration and communication.

• Work with leadership to create RFP’s, coordinate responses to RFI’s, and identify, source, and manage vendors, contractors, and specialists in support of Technology to deliver top quality finished work on deadline and budget.

Communication and Coordination (30%)

• Serve as liaison with internal NGS departments, and external partners, consultants, and vendors on Technology project efforts.

• Establish productive and collaborative day-to-day relationships with internal teams, tech consultants, architects, admins, engineers, and other vendors. Monitor and ensure compliance with contracts and Nat Geo’s goals and objectives.

• Schedule, attend, and coordinate staff participation for all project and planning meetings.

• Compile notes, comments, and collect feedback ensuring communication is clear and timely.

Reporting and Review (10%)

• Prepare regular reporting, as needed, on project and workload progress

• Organize and set agendas for regular technical team discussions and committees to inform on project progress and enable key decision-making conversations.

• Work with the Technology team to ensure retention of accurate records and archives of work by vendors and internal teams.

• Formally and informally review team output and deliverables, provide critiques of quality and effectiveness, recommend new practices for greater success and efficiency.

What You’ll Bring

Educational Background

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Project Management or related discipline, or equivalent experience.

Minimum Years and Type of Experience

A minimum of 8 years of experience managing projects in the information technology field, including 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience with technical projects managing the development and integration of data systems, CRMs, data platforms, and data analytics capabilities in an enterprise organization.

Necessary Knowledge and Skills

Highly organized, with experience in developing and maintaining large, complex technical projects and schedules. Superb communication and interpersonal skills. Capacity to work independently and in teams as required. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, pay close attention to detail.

Requires experience and knowledge of Agile and scrum methodologies, data analysis. Experience with Salesforce CRM is a plus.

Supervision

Contract staff as needed.

Salary Information

The National Geographic Society offers a competitive and holistic total rewards package. Our compensation structure and transparent pay philosophy are based on industry-specific market data for similar-sized nonprofit organizations.

The salary range for this position accounts for a wide range of factors including but not limited to organizational need; specific skill sets; experience and training; certifications; and more. At the National Geographic Society, individuals are typically hired at or near the starting point of the salary range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

The salary range for this position is $140,600 - $148,000.

In addition, the National Geographic Society offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance; engaging and comprehensive wellness program; 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contributions after 6 months of employment; flexible paid time off benefits with up to 22 days of paid annual leave per calendar year (15 days for new hires in their first year, prorated based on the number of pay periods remaining in the year) and 10 days of sick leave; 12 paid holidays and a paid winter break between December 25 and 31; paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility benefits; learning and development opportunities; Lifestyle Spending Account; pet adoption assistance and insurance; pre-tax transportation benefits with a generous employer subsidy; employer-paid life insurance and disability benefit; and a variety of National Geographic discounts and perks.

Job Designation

Hybrid - At the Society, we believe in the advantages of coming together to build community, mentor and learn from colleagues, and connect more deeply with our mission. As a result, the majority of our staff are Hybrid. Our Hybrid category requires that staff work at Base Camp two days each week: every Tuesday and Wednesday. Hybrid staff are also always welcome to come in additional days each week if preferred.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization.