Project Manager III/Sr for Broadcast/Media Ministry

Company: Educational Media Foundation
Location: Rocklin
Posted on: June 15, 2022

Job Description:

Are you a Project Manager passionate about moving projects forward that will make a global impact through digital media transformation? Would you like to join a culture where you can do meaningful work, be recognized for your efforts and most importantly HAVE FUN? Does the thought of contributing to a ministry that shares the hope of Christ with the whole worldinspire you?Educational Media Foundation (EMF) is a nonprofit, multi-platform media company on a mission to draw people closer to Christ. Founded in 1982 in Santa Rosa, CA, with a singular radio station, EMF today owns and operates the nation's two largest Christian music radio networks (K-LOVE and Air1) with over 1,000 broadcast signals across all 50 states, streaming audio reaching around the world, and a growing family of media ministries including podcasts, books, films, concerts, and events. EMF employs nearly 500 team members between its offices in Nashville, TN, Rocklin, CA, and field locations around the country. You can view our mission and values hereMission, Beliefs & Values.We are looking for a Project Manager II, III, or Senior to come alongside team members to empower them to move ministry goals and projects forward to achieve success. An experienced Project Manager who has experience with the formation and implementation of moderately to very complex cross-functional business and technology projects. Success in this role will be measured by your ability to deliver projects on time, in scope and within budget; as well as your ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with internal business and technology stakeholders, executive leaders, external ministry partners, vendors, and customers. Ifyou're thinking right now that I'm talking about you,read on and apply becausewe need youon our Business Operations Services team.This is a full time, hybrid role in office a few days a week/home office in Franklin, TN location.Here's what you will be doing:Establish and maintain relationshipsat all levels across the Ministry to ensure the best delivery of project management.Utilizeyour experience to guide and support departments in their desire to grow and change quickly.Drive change by coming alongside Executive Sponsors and project teams to help them achieve their goals through project scoping, monitoring milestones, removing roadblocks, and addressing needed decisions.Manage stakeholder expectations across key project constraints including budget, time, quality, resources, and scope.Develop comprehensive project deliverables including project plans, project vision, charter, goals and objectives, scope, schedule, and resource requirements.Create project risk and issue management plans and develop appropriate mitigation and contingency plans. Lead project team to ensure appropriate stakeholders are involved in all aspects of the project.Effectively utilize Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC) methodologies and incorporate best practices into daily work practices. Consult and collaborate with various levels of management and project stakeholders to create, review, and approve project proposals.Direct and coordinate the activities of project team members including team leads, team members, subject matter experts (SMEs), and other project stakeholders.Hold project team members accountable for completing project work on time, in scope and within budget, meeting customer expectations.Identify, assess, and recommend innovative solutions that improve ministry operations and the ability to serve our customers.Here's what we need from you:AServant Leader.You have a heart of servitude, focusing on the needs of others. You acknowledge other people's perspectives, give them the support needed to achieve their goals, involve them in decisions where appropriate, and build a sense of community within the team.You possess a collaborative and flexible style as a team player, withastrong service mentality.An Internal Champion.Youensurethose not present (business or technology)are brought in or have their perspectiveconsidered in their absence.A Problem Solver. You take deep pride in your work and view each new problem as an opportunity for success; you approach challenges creatively, but methodically.Transform Ambiguity to Clarity.You face change with a cool head and persevere even if you don't have all the details; you seek to understand ambiguity to provide clarity for the entire project team.Heart of a Teacher. You seek out opportunities to empower others well into the future through coaching; your desire is to share and leverage knowledge.Experience to do the job:Experience working as a Project Manager with several to multiple business sponsors, timelines and dependencies.Level II: 2+ years of experience on mid-size projects.Level III: 4+ years of experience on moderate to large complex projects.Senior-Level: 8+ years of experience on large complex projects.PMI PMP certification required (for Level III and above).Experience with and demonstrated knowledge of Project Management Life Cycle methodologies (e.g., PMI PMBOK).Extensive experience successfully planning, organizing, leading, directing, and managing projects.Proven ability to use leadership, influence, and conflict resolution skills to effectively manage the direction of projects to successful completion with measurable results.Proficiency with MS Project and MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, Outlook).Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate with management, business, and technical staff.Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop sincere business/ministry relationships.A collaborative and flexible style, with strong service mentality. Need to be a team player and leader.Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently and lead a project team.Exercise judgment and business/ministry acumen in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Decisions and solutions may impact current/future design and strategy of ministry offerings, technologies, and/or operational practices.Agile/Scrum or Six Sigma certifications and/or experience a plus.Bachelor's degree, or combination of education/training with relevant experience.What we can offer you:As the nation's largest nonprofit Christian Broadcast/Media organization, we provide a competitive salary - and that's not all! Our Total Rewards package also includes outstanding medical, dental and vision protection, as well as a robust 401K plan. You will have access to a wide variety of programs to help you balance your work and personal life, including a generous paid time off policy, learning, growth and advancement opportunities. Even better, we have some cool not so usual benefits, like the ability to pray openly, be plugged in at Christian concerts, and represent our ministry at industry networking opportunities.

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