Project Manager - Operations

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager - Operations to support a mission-driven nonprofit in Los Angeles, California. This long-term contract opportunity will lead the administration of scholarship and educational funding programs.

Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day management of multiple scholarship and education funding programs, overseeing each phase from application intake to award processing, renewals, and final closeout activities.
• Build and maintain detailed project schedules, milestones, and deliverables to keep several active program cycles on track at the same time.
• Monitor program activity to ensure alignment with established policies, eligibility standards, compliance expectations, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate existing operational processes, identify inefficiencies, and introduce improvements that strengthen accuracy, consistency, and overall program delivery.
• Create reporting materials, dashboards, and performance summaries that provide leadership and stakeholders with clear insight into program outcomes and progress.
• Partner with teams across finance, legal, development, and other internal functions to coordinate tasks, resolve issues, and support successful execution of program objectives.
• Manage competing priorities and stakeholder expectations while maintaining high service levels and meeting critical deadlines.
• Support the use of technology, automation tools, and program management platforms to streamline administrative work and enhance operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 8 years of experience in scholarship administration, grantmaking, foundation operations, higher education, nonprofit environments, public-sector programs, or closely related fields.
• Required certification from the hiring organization or an equivalent credential specified for this role.
• Demonstrated success leading complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, shifting priorities, and strict timelines.
• Strong understanding of project management practices, compliance oversight, and process improvement methods.
• Hands-on experience with grant or program management systems such as Salesforce or similar platforms, along with DocuSign, digital forms tools, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organization, and relationship management skills.
• Experience applying AI or automation tools to optimize workflows is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Eligibility to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.