MDA Overview:

At MDA, we believe our biggest asset is our combination of different backgrounds, cultures, and disciplines united to form one high-performing team. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and generations, we ensure that we all have access to the opportunities, relationships, and resources necessary to learn, grow and thrive. What we do starts with our people and the neuromuscular disease community we serve. As America’s largest voluntary health organization covering research, healthcare, and advocacy for people with neuromuscular diseases, MDA is leading the way in improving the quality of life for those living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, spinal muscular atrophy, and dozens of related disorders – many first discovered and diagnosed by MDA supported scientists and clinicians.

Department Overview:

The mission of the Development Operations business unit is to develop, assess and maintain updated processes for maximum operating efficiencies within the Development team. The Development Operations business unit is responsible for the oversight and execution of all operational aspects of MDAs fundraising events and programs, working alongside Finance, IT and other related departments to ensure and maximize efficiencies for the Development team. Team members within the Development Operations business unit will work alongside and across all business units within the Development team as well as other areas of MDA’s business.

Position Description:

The Project Manager, Development Operations is responsible for managing and executing revenue-focused initiatives that support MDA’s fundraising and partnership objectives. This role oversees the tracking and reporting of revenue, processes deposits in Salesforce, and analyzes income and records across fundraising campaigns. The Project Manager will work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure the successful execution of revenue and financial tracking.

This position requires experience in fundraising platforms, along with a strong ability to manage data accuracy, drive process improvements and support decision-making with clear financial and operational reporting. This position reports directly to the Senior Director of Development Operations.

Salary Range: This position's salary range is $55,000 - $60,000. Final offer amounts and levels are determined by multiple factors, including your experience, and may vary from the amounts listed above.

Responsibilities:

• Accountable for the successful delivery of complex projects through the effective management of solution design/development, project plans, resources, and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive statements of work that accurately define project scope, activities, deliverables, and timelines.
• Provide leadership that fosters participant equity and inclusiveness in project development and implementation.
• Monitor, track, and reconcile revenue for assigned campaigns and events.
• Partner with finance and operations to ensure revenue is reported and allocated correctly.
• Process deposits, ensuring accuracy and timely recording.
• Coordinate workstreams across departments, ensuring clear communication and alignment of goals.
• Leverage data and reporting tools to provide actionable insights to leadership and stakeholders.
• Manage timelines, deliverables, and budgets, proactively addressing risks and changes.
• Lead meetings such as daily/weekly updates and planning/reviews/retrospectives.
• Interact with senior and executive level management (as needed) regarding project, expected business outcome, contract/ engagement administration.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in Salesforce, and all fundraising applications.
• Analyze active projects, project retrospectives, team input and systems to propose improvements to processes/workflows/tools.
• Ability to manage and provide guidance to staff to ensure quality work and professional development as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required.
• 3+ years of experience in project management or similar roles required.
• Ability to work across a wide variety of platforms including Salesforce, digital, social platforms, and client specific applications.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage competing priorities and multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Extensive experience managing external vendors and working with finance on contract management.
• Strong written/verbal communication, presentation, and listening skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audience.
• Strong collaborator with demonstrated success leading diverse, cross-functional teams and fostering a results-focused culture.
• Comprehensive understanding of project risk, financials, and functional/non-functional requirements.

MDA 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.

MDA Benefits:

• For fulltime employees

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance with prescription coverage
• Health Savings Account with contribution matching and Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and/or dependent care
• Paid sick leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 100% contribution towards basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Optional additional life insurance and dependent life insurance available
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Generous paid time off policy, with an increasing accrual rate schedule
• 16 paid holidays
• Standard 35-hour work week with flexible hours
• Remote, work from home opportunities
• Professional Learning and Development opportunities, including Leadership skills
• Company sponsored Wellness Program