Senior Project Manager, Campaigns

Job Description

Who We Are

At Murmuration, we believe that America’s promise is shaped and reshaped by the best ideas and ideals of its communities, and the dreams of the people who believe in a better life for themselves, their families, and each other. 

We help organizations build power in their communities in four key ways: we organize a network of values-aligned partners; we provide deep, data-driven insights into people, places, and perspectives; we develop tools that make organizing and engagement easy and more effective; and we offer services that strengthen our partners’ capacity to lead change in their communities.

We envision an America where every community has what it needs to help people lead healthy, free, and dignified lives. We work to redesign the systems and structures we all depend on — how we learn, live, govern, and solve problems — so that they are just, equitable, resilient, and rooted in shared responsibility. By strengthening the ties that hold communities together, we aim for civic life defined by collective action and care, with effective leadership that truly represents everyone. 

We are a collaborative, curious, and creative team of organizers, scientists, teachers, technologists, campaign veterans, and more who share the unwavering belief that we can use our gifts in service of transforming America — together. We’ve built our team guided by the belief that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. And so we support each other relentlessly — rallying together to face challenges the same way we celebrate each other’s wins.

About the Position

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.

The Senior Project Manager will report directly to the Senior Manager of Campaign Engagement, working in close partnership to streamline workflows, manage timelines, and mitigate risks across a diverse portfolio of projects. This person will serve as an integral part of the Campaigns team, providing essential structural support and operational excellence. Crucially, this individual will also act as a critical point of contact and support system for Murmuration's external partners, ensuring transparent communication, aligned expectations, and efficient collaboration throughout the campaign lifecycle.

Job Level: P4

What You’ll Do

• 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

What You'll Bring

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. 

Requirements

• 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; and
• 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.

Talented Senior Project Managers come from all walks of life and careers. If you are passionate about civic engagement and technology, please apply, even if you do not check every box!

Benefits

Location and Compensation

The Senior Project Manager, Campaigns is a full-time, salaried position with a comprehensive benefits package (detail below), open to candidates anywhere in the United States.

The starting salary for this position is $138,401. We set compensation using market data and apply it consistently across the organization to ensure fairness and transparency for everyone in similar roles. 

Our Culture of Care

We work hard to create a culture of care to ensure that our staff are best equipped to lead happy, healthy, and balanced lives. To that end, we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance with 100% of premiums covered for you and qualifying family members;
• Retirement benefits with a 5% employer match;
• A flexible unlimited PTO plan;
• Generous paid parental leave;
• Pre-tax commuter benefits;
• A company laptop;
• A flexible remote work environment;
• A home office setup stipend for all new employees;
• Monthly reimbursement for remote work expenses;
• A yearly professional development fund;
• Mental health and wellness benefits through Calm and Better Help; 
• Yearly in-person staff retreats; and
• A welcoming culture that celebrates diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

At Murmuration, we believe a vibrant, representative democracy depends on the inclusion of diverse voices, lived experiences, and perspectives. The best ideas don’t come from a single person or ideology — they emerge at the intersection of different backgrounds, identities, and viewpoints. We are proud of our commitment to building an organization and culture shaped by respect, empathy, and collaboration, where our team’s diversity fuels innovation, civic engagement, and meaningful change. We welcome new colleagues who will help us nurture this collective effort. Join us.

An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity

Murmuration is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally of race, gender, color, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, political affiliation and national origin. We reasonably accommodate staff members and/or applicants with disabilities, provided they are otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job.

Note: Murmuration is two organizations working together to pursue our mission of amplifying the power of civic engagement: Murmuration Research Institute, a 501(c)(3) that conducts research to identify, design, and create the data, tools, and insights that build healthier and more equitable communities; and Murmuration, Inc., a 501(c)(4) that supports organizations working across the country on the nation’s most challenging issues with access to data, tools, and research that build healthier and more equitable communities.