Project Manager of Strategic Initiatives

Project Manager of Strategic Initiatives

Department: Public Policy & Strategic Initiatives
Reports To: SVP Public Policy & Strategic Initiatives

Location: Hybrid

FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Type: Full Time

Good360 is Closing the Need Gap to Open Opportunity for All

Join a fast-growing organization with a strong culture and powerful mission! As the global leader in product philanthropy and purposeful giving Good360 partners with more than 400 socially responsible companies to source highly needed donated goods and distribute them through our network of more than 100000 diverse nonprofits that support people in 360 is the link between organizations with so much to give and communities in critical need closing that gap and opening new opportunities for all. Since 1983 Good360 has distributed more than $18 billion in needed goods including more than $3 billion in goods in 2025 alone. Good360 has been named the #2 charity on the Forbes list of Americas Top 100 Charities for 2023 and 2024 and has a 4-star Charity Navigator rating.

The organization has also been recognized as both a top workplace in the Washington DC metro area (by the Washington Post) and as a top nonprofit to work for in the United States (by NonProfit Times).

Position Summary

The Project Manager of Strategic Initiatives will report to the SVP Public Policy & Strategic Initiatives to drive mission-critical enterprise-wide priorities forward. This requires someone who can manage complexity navigate matrixed environments hold stakeholders accountable and keep multi-workstream initiatives on track. The ideal candidate brings strong project management expertise and a genuine commitment to Good360s mission.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Project Management

• Lead project management for enterprise-wide strategic initiatives including scoping planning execution risk management and reporting with clear accountability for outcomes.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans timelines and cross-functional accountability frameworks for matrixed initiatives.
• Proactively identify risks interdependencies and blockers; develop mitigation strategies assign accountability and escalate appropriately.
• Drive structured governance for key initiatives including meeting cadences status reporting and decision-making frameworks that reinforce cross-team accountability.
• Prepare project briefing materials presentations dashboards and strategic documentation for leadership Board and external audiences.
• Facilitate cross-functional stakeholder meetings including agenda development effective facilitation and action-item tracking with clear ownership and follow-through.

Organizational Alignment & Operational Excellence

• Maintain visibility across the organizations strategic initiative portfolio; surface conflicts gaps and opportunities to leadership.
• Build and refine project management processes tools and frameworks that improve how Good360 executes its most important priorities.
• Support change management and communication efforts associated with major organizational initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelors degree required; advanced degree a plus.
• PMP certification strongly preferred; equivalent demonstrated experience managing enterprise-level initiatives will be considered.
• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive experience in project management strategic planning or organizational operations ideally in a complex matrixed environment. Experience working in or with nonprofit organizations preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a track record of driving accountability and delivering results on time.
• Strong interpersonal skills; comfortable engaging with senior leaders board members and external partners.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills including the ability to synthesize complex information into clear executive-level materials.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite project management tools (e.g. Asana Smartsheet) and collaboration platforms.
• Self-directed with sound judgment a bias for action and the ability to thrive in a dynamic fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Our team is Good360s greatest asset. We recognize that our team members contribute valuable skills knowledge experience and passion that is critical to the pursuit of our mission and our progress toward closing the need gap. That is why we offer our team members numerous perks and benefits including:

• Medical dental and vision coverage programs
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability and life insurance coverage
• 403B plan with matching
• Additional supplemental benefits include - FSA Plans Accident Insurance and supplement Life/AD&D coverage
• Generous and flexible paid time off policy
• Volunteer time off policy
• Hybrid work environment

Salary Range
$68000 - $72000 annually

Note: Compensation is based on a candidates experience skills education and geographic range is based on Washington D.C.-Maryland-Virginia (DMV) market data; offers to candidates outside this area will reflect local market data.

Work Location
Hybrid

Hybrid based in our Old Town Alexandria VA office (minimum of two days per week with Tuesday as an anchor day)

Note: While hybrid is strongly preferred we are open to considering fully remote candidates residing in CO DE DC FL GA IL IN KY MD MN NE NV NC OH OR PA TN TX VA WA WV.