Senior Project Manager, Campaigns

Role Description

Murmuration is seeking a highly organized and experienced Senior Project Manager for its Campaigns team. The Senior Project Manager will report directly to the Senior Manager of Campaign Engagement, working in close partnership to streamline workflows, manage timelines, and mitigate risks across a diverse portfolio of projects. This person will serve as an integral part of the Campaigns team, providing essential structural support and operational excellence. Crucially, this individual will also act as a critical point of contact and support system for Murmuration's external partners, ensuring transparent communication, aligned expectations, and efficient collaboration throughout the campaign lifecycle.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the primary project manager for multiple, high-stakes campaigns, ensuring seamless coordination, precise execution, and transparent communication across all internal and external stakeholders.
• Design, implement, and rigorously manage detailed campaign plans and timelines, including developing clear meeting agendas, capturing comprehensive notes, and executing proactive follow-up.
• Serve as the key operational contact for all external partners, expertly managing inbound inquiries and communication flow.
• Provide strategic, trusted support and counsel to a diverse set of stakeholders—from grassroots student and family advocates to C-suite and senior organizational leaders.
• Establish and maintain project management tools and templates to drive organizational efficiency and consistency.
• Proactively identify, analyze, and mitigate potential risks and roadblocks that could jeopardize campaign timelines or outcomes.
• Track, measure, and report on overall project health, presenting regular status updates to leadership.
• Facilitate cross-functional retrospectives and post-campaign analysis to capture lessons learned and continuously improve future campaign strategy and execution.
• Manage budget tracking and vendor contracts.

Qualifications

• At least six (6) years of professional experience with a minimum of three (3) years managing complex projects, preferably within the civic tech, political, or advocacy campaigns spaces.
• Proven ability to manage up, manage shifting priorities, and 'pivot' quickly in a fast-paced, campaign-driven environment.
• Comfort and efficacy in navigating ambiguity and structuring undefined work streams.
• Demonstrated experience in compelling written communication for diverse internal and external stakeholders, including campaign messaging and reporting.
• Experience leading high-stakes meetings with confidence and clarity.
• Proficiency in the use of Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Zoom, and experience leveraging AI tools for project efficiency.
• Strong speaking and presentation skills.

Requirements

• Experience with CRMs and advocacy platforms: familiarity with tools like Salesforce, EveryAction, Action Network, or similar systems common in the non-profit/campaign sector.
• Experience managing digital-first projects: a strong background in projects that focus on digital organizing, online fundraising, or complex website/app launches typical in civic tech.
• Familiarity with data privacy/security best practices (especially related to voter/donor data).
• Familiarity with campaign compliance: basic understanding of the compliance requirements for different organizational entities (e.g., 501c3, 501c4, PAC, 527).
• Comfort with remote/distributed team management.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance with 100% of premiums covered for you and qualifying family members.
• Retirement benefits with a 5% employer match.
• A flexible unlimited PTO plan.
• Generous paid parental leave.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• A company laptop.
• A flexible remote work environment.
• A home office setup stipend for all new employees.
• Monthly reimbursement for remote work expenses.
• A yearly professional development fund.
• Mental health and wellness benefits through Calm and Better Help.
• Yearly in-person staff retreats.
• A welcoming culture that celebrates diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.