Muscular Dystrophy Association is hiring: Project Manager, Community Partnership

Project Manager, Community Partnerships – Muscular Dystrophy Association

We are seeking a dedicated Project Manager to lead complex, diverse projects across our Community Partnerships department, ensuring timely, on‑budget delivery and exceptional stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for successful delivery of complex projects including Distinguished Gala, Golf events, Muscle Walk, MDA Supported events, and other initiatives.
• Create & maintain comprehensive statements of work and project plans, defining scope, activities, deliverables and timelines.
• Confirm partnership agreements to meet sponsorship objectives and coordinate contracts, SOWs, and LOAs with finance.
• Evaluate business requirements, develop accurate functional and non‑functional requirements, and translate objectives into actionable project plans.
• Manage project budgets, vendor relationships, and risk assessments, including contingency plans and quality assurance controls.
• Lead stakeholder meetings, provide timely communication of status, issues, risks, and financials, and maintain dashboards for upper management.
• Foster inclusive project development, cultivate relationships with clients, partners, volunteer committees and donors, and support excellence and compliance.
• Propose process improvements based on retrospective insights and workflow analysis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of project management or equivalent experience.
• Proficient across platforms such as Better Unite, DonorDrive, Canva, digital and social media tools.
• Excellent organization and multitasking skills.
• Extensive vendor management and contract finance experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and listening skills.
• Demonstrated success leading cross‑functional teams in a results‑focused environment.
• Comprehensive understanding of project risk, finance and requirements management.

Salary Range

This position’s salary range is $55,000 – $60,000, with final offers determined by experience and other factors.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with prescription coverage.
• Health Savings Account with company match and flexible spending accounts.
• Paid sick leave, employee assistance program, and life insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Generous paid time off policy with increasing accrual rates and 16 paid holidays.
• 35‑hour work week, flexible hours and remote work options.
• Professional learning and development opportunities.
• Company‑sponsored wellness program.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

Muscular Dystrophy Association is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.