Project Management Associate

Summary

Join the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation (PJMF) as a Project Management Associate and contribute to the development and deployment of AI-based solutions for social good. This role offers hands-on project management experience within a diverse team, focusing on projects related to digital health, climate change, and broad digital access. As part of the Rising Leaders for Equity Rotational Program, you'll gain valuable experience in philanthropy and social impact. The position involves collaborating with stakeholders, managing project timelines and budgets, and ensuring alignment with quality expectations. The Foundation offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a remote work environment. This is a two-year rotational program with support for career advancement after completion.

Requirements

• Study in areas of Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience) experience in a related field
• Strong understanding of software development workflows, Agile methodologies, and sprint management
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to bridge technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong organizational and time management abilities with an eye for detail
• Basic familiarity with technical concepts like APIs, CI/CD pipelines, and code repositories
• Genuine enthusiasm for building a human-centered, tech-enabled future where everyone thrives
• Work eligibility – Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time

Responsibilities

• Assist in defining project scopes, objectives, and technical deliverables in collaboration with project leads, engineers, and stakeholders
• Support the development of project plans, schedules, and milestones with a focus on technical requirements and dependencies
• Contribute to sprint planning and backlog refinement in Agile development environments
• Act as a liaison between technical teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals and technical requirements
• Facilitate meetings, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring follow-ups on action items
• Communicate project updates, technical risks, and proposed solutions to stakeholders in both technical and non-technical terms
• Support additional work carried out by the Products & Services team such as consultations, managing open source contributions, etc

Benefits

• Compensation – We anticipate the starting salary range for this role to be $65,000, with flexibility based on graduate-level applicants
• Health Coverage – We offer Foundation-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their spouses or domestic partners and dependents. In addition, we provide HSA/FSA plans, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Long-term Rewards – Our 401(k) retirement plan includes generous matching of up to 6% of annual pay, plus an additional discretionary match at the end of the year
• Flexible PTO – Progressive approach to PTO reflecting our respect for diversity, commitment to our team members, and ability to adapt to changing employee values. In addition, the Foundation recognizes 11 paid national holidays per year and may also announce closure for local, regional, or state holidays
• Remote Work Environment – Employees work 100% remotely–but not alone–alongside a community of mature, socially minded professionals. We provide a monthly work support stipend to offset the costs of phone, internet, or co-working space
• Wellness Support – Access to Ginger+, Active and Fit Gym membership discount, and SmartSpend Plus, along with financial well-being providers
• Parental Leave – We provide up to 6 months of gender-neutral paid leave for parents and caregivers when they have a new addition to their families
• Learning Reimbursements – We encourage team members to explore development opportunities such as peer learning, internal training, and external activities
• Philanthropic Gift Matching – We support our team members' personal investments in social impact by matching eligible charitable donations 1:1 up to $1,000 per calendar year