Project Manager of Strategic Initiatives

Job DetailsJob Location: Virginia office - ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $68,000.00 - $72,000.00 Salary/yearProject Manager of Strategic Initiatives

Department: Public Policy & Strategic Initiatives
Reports To: SVP, Public Policy & Strategic Initiatives

Location: Hybrid

FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Type: Full Time

Good360 is Closing the Need Gap to Open Opportunity for All

Join a fast-growing organization with a strong culture and powerful mission! As the global leader in product philanthropy and purposeful giving, Good360 partners with more than 400 socially responsible companies to source highly needed donated goods and distribute them through our network of more than 100,000 diverse nonprofits that support people in need. Good360 is the link between organizations with so much to give and communities in critical need, closing that gap and opening new opportunities for all. Since 1983, Good360 has distributed more than $18 billion in needed goods, including more than $3 billion in goods in 2025 alone. Good360 has been named the #2 charity on the Forbes list of America’s Top 100 Charities for 2023 and 2024 and has a 4-star Charity Navigator rating.

The organization has also been recognized as both a top workplace in the Washington, DC metro area (by the Washington Post) and as a top nonprofit to work for in the United States (by NonProfit Times).  

Position Summary

The Project Manager of Strategic Initiatives will report to the SVP, Public Policy & Strategic Initiatives to drive mission-critical, enterprise-wide priorities forward.  This requires someone who can manage complexity, navigate matrixed environments, hold stakeholders accountable, and keep multi-workstream initiatives on track. The ideal candidate brings strong project management expertise, and a genuine commitment to Good360's mission.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Project Management

Lead project management for enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, including scoping, planning, execution, risk management, and reporting, with clear accountability for outcomes.
Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, timelines, and cross-functional accountability frameworks for matrixed initiatives.
Proactively identify risks, interdependencies, and blockers; develop mitigation strategies, assign accountability, and escalate appropriately.
Drive structured governance for key initiatives, including meeting cadences, status reporting, and decision-making frameworks that reinforce cross-team accountability.
Prepare project briefing materials, presentations, dashboards, and strategic documentation for leadership, Board, and external audiences.
Facilitate cross-functional stakeholder meetings, including agenda development, effective facilitation, and action-item tracking with clear ownership and follow-through.

Organizational Alignment & Operational Excellence

Maintain visibility across the organization's strategic initiative portfolio; surface conflicts, gaps, and opportunities to leadership.
Build and refine project management processes, tools, and frameworks that improve how Good360 executes its most important priorities.
Support change management and communication efforts associated with major organizational initiatives.
Other duties as assigned.

 Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree a plus.
PMP certification strongly preferred; equivalent demonstrated experience managing enterprise-level initiatives will be considered.
Minimum 3-5 years of progressive experience in project management, strategic planning, or organizational operations, ideally in a complex, matrixed environment. Experience working in or with nonprofit organizations preferred.
Proven ability to manage multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously across diverse stakeholder groups.
Exceptional organizational skills with a track record of driving accountability and delivering results on time.
Strong interpersonal skills; comfortable engaging with senior leaders, board members, and external partners.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information into clear executive-level materials.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, project management tools (e.g., Asana, Monday.com, Smartsheet), and collaboration platforms.
Self-directed with sound judgment, a bias for action, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Our team is Good360’s greatest asset. We recognize that our team members contribute valuable skills, knowledge, experience, and passion that is critical to the pursuit of our mission and our progress toward closing the need gap. That is why we offer our team members numerous perks and benefits, including:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage programs
Employer paid short-term and long-term disability and life insurance co