Senior Project Manager, Campaigns

About the role

Murmuration is seeking a highly organized and experienced Senior Project Manager for its Campaigns team. Murmuration's Campaigns Team helps partners design and execute smarter strategies from the ground up—powered by the best civic data and tools in the country. We provide high-impact consulting and campaign services to local organizations who are closest to solutions. We combine deep campaign expertise with the most advanced civic data infrastructure and offer a full suite of services to help change-makers build power and meet key moments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary project manager for multiple, high-stakes campaigns, ensuring seamless coordination, precise execution, and transparent communication across all internal and external stakeholders;
• Design, implement, and rigorously manage detailed campaign plans and timelines. This includes developing clear meeting agendas, capturing comprehensive notes, and executing proactive follow-up to ensure all campaigns and engagements are driven to successful, on-time completion;
• Serve as the key operational contact for all external partners, expertly managing inbound inquiries and communication flow;
• Provide strategic, trusted support and counsel to a diverse set of stakeholders—from grassroots student and family advocates to C-suite and senior organizational leaders—to maximize campaign effectiveness and partnership health;
• Establish and maintain project management tools and templates to drive organizational efficiency and consistency;
• Proactively identify, analyze, and mitigate potential risks and roadblocks that could jeopardize campaign timelines or outcomes;
• Track, measure, and report on overall project health, presenting regular status updates to leadership;
• Facilitate cross-functional retrospectives and post-campaign analysis to capture lessons learned and continuously improve future campaign strategy and execution;
• and Manage budget tracking and vendor contracts

Requirements

• The ideal candidate is a highly organized, results-oriented professional with demonstrated expertise in project management within a political, advocacy, or civic technology context.
• You possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills and thrive on navigating complex, often ambiguous, strategic challenges with strong problem-solving acumen.
• You are energized by working in a fast-paced, goal-driven, and dynamic environment where impact is the measure of success.
• This role requires a proven ability to build and nurture high-value relationships with team members, diverse campaign partners, vendors, and other external stakeholders to dramatically amplify our mission's reach.

What You'll Bring

• At least six (6) years of professional experience with a minimum of three (3) years managing complex projects, preferably within the civic tech, political, or advocacy campaigns spaces;
• Proven ability to manage up, manage shifting priorities, and 'pivot' quickly in a fast-paced, campaign-driven environment;
• Comfort and efficacy in navigating ambiguity and structuring undefined work streams;
• Demonstrated experience in compelling written communication for diverse internal and external stakeholders, including campaign messaging and reporting;
• Experience leading high-stakes meetings with confidence and clarity;
• Proficiency in the use of Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Zoom, and experience leveraging AI tools for project efficiency;
• Strong speaking and presentation skills

Nice to Haves

• Experience with CRMs and advocacy platforms: familiarity with tools like Salesforce, EveryAction, Action Network, or similar systems common in the non-profit/campaign sector;
• Experience managing digital-first projects: a strong background in projects that focus on digital organizing, online fundraising, or complex website/app launches typical in civic tech;
• Familiarity with data privacy/security best practices (especially related to voter/donor data): basic understanding of the unique security and privacy concerns inherent in political or advocacy work;
• Familiarity with campaign compliance: basic understanding of the compliance requirements for different organizational entities (e.g., 501c3, 501c4, PAC, 527);
• and/or Comfort with remote/distributed team management