As our next Project Manager II, you have the power to propel global impact projects forward. Join a culture where meaningful work is celebrated, and where you can can infuse every task with fun. The bonus is you’ll be using your career to contribute to a ministry committed to spreading the hope of Christ worldwide! In this role you will collaborate with team members, empowering them to achieve ministry goals and project success by leading small to mid-sized cross-functional business and technology projects. Success will be determined by your ability to consistently deliver projects on time, within scope, and on budget. Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal business and technology stakeholders, executive leaders, external ministry partners, vendors, and customers will be key to your success. If you recognize yourself in this description, read on and apply today, because our Business Operations Services team is eagerly awaiting your expertise.

Here's some experience we are seeking:

• A Servant 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, with a strong service mentality. 
• An Internal Champion. You ensure those not present (business or technology) are brought in or have their perspective considered 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. 
• Experience working as a Project Manager with several to multiple business sponsors, timelines, and dependencies.
• PMI PMP certification desired.
• Some experience with and demonstrated knowledge of Project Management Life Cycle methodologies (e.g., PMI PMBOK).
• 2-4 years 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 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 a 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 the 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.

 A little More About the Job:

• Establish and maintain relationships at all levels across the Ministry to ensure the best delivery of project management.
• 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.

Please upload some work samples of at least three to upload or include a link to your sample. Samples can include a Project Plan, Program/Portfolio Dashboard, Status Report, Project Summary, Gant Chart, Risk Mitigation Plan, and Examples of Metrics(with actual #s).

What can we offer you?

• Industry leading Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Short/long term disability and life insurance
• Robust 401K with company match
• Parental leave with Baby Bonding pay
• Generous PTO, holiday and sick pay
• Unique company culture that includes exclusive access to concerts, movie premieres, media industry events, and more
• Leadership and Career Development Programs including free access to LinkedIn Learning platform

Why work for Educational Media Foundation, K-LOVE/Air1?

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 here Mission, Beliefs & Values. 

“As an Equal Opportunity Employer, EMF makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate reasons. The Company is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment and the promotion of equal employment opportunities regardless of protected class, characteristic or status.  However, EMF is also a religious non-profit organization where all team members contribute to the Company’s mission of encouraging our audiences “to have a meaningful relationship with Christ.” Therefore, pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e I(a)), EMF has the right to hire only candidates who agree with the Company’s Statement of Faith.  Also, as a religious non-profit organization, the Company is not governed by the CA Fair Employment and Housing Act.”