Overview

Are you a Project Manager passionate about moving projects forward that will make a global impact? Would you like to join a culture where you can do meaningful work, be recognized for your efforts, and most importantly HAVE FUN? Does the thought of contributing to a ministry that shares the hope of Christ with the whole world inspire you?

We are looking for a Project Manager II, to come alongside team members to empower them to move ministry goals and projects forward to achieve success. As our Project Manager II you will work on small to mid-sized cross-functional business and technology projects. Success in this role will be measured by your ability to deliver projects on time, in scope and within budget; as well as your ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with internal business and technology stakeholders, executive leaders, external ministry partners, vendors, and customers.

If you’re thinking right now that I’m talking about you, read on and apply because we need you on our Business Operations Services team.

A little More About the Job

• Establish and maintain relationships at all levels across the Ministry to ensure the best delivery of project management.
• Drive change by coming alongside Executive Sponsors and project teams to help them achieve their goals through project scoping, monitoring milestones, removing roadblocks, and addressing needed decisions. 
• Manage stakeholder expectations across key project constraints including budget, time, quality, resources, and scope. 
• Develop comprehensive project deliverables including project plans, project vision, charter, goals and objectives, scope, schedule, and resource requirements.
• Create project risk and issue management plans and develop appropriate mitigation and contingency plans. 
• Lead project team to ensure appropriate stakeholders are involved in all aspects of the project.
• Effectively utilize Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC) methodologies and incorporate best practices into daily work practices.
• Consult and collaborate with various levels of management and project stakeholders to create, review, and approve project proposals.
• Direct and coordinate the activities of project team members including team leads, team members, subject matter experts (SMEs), and other project stakeholders.
• Hold project team members accountable for completing project work on time, in scope and within budget, meeting customer expectations.
• Identify, assess, and recommend innovative solutions that improve ministry operations and the ability to serve our customers.

Must Haves: 

• A Servant Leader. You have a heart of servitude, focusing on the needs of others. You acknowledge other people’s perspectives, give them the support needed to achieve their goals, involve them in decisions where appropriate, and build a sense of community within the team. You possess a collaborative and flexible style as a team player, with a strong service mentality. 
• An Internal Champion. You ensure those not present (business or technology) are brought in or have their perspective considered in their absence.
• A Problem Solver. You take deep pride in your work and view each new problem as an opportunity for success; you approach challenges creatively, but methodically.
• Transform Ambiguity to Clarity. You face change with a cool head and persevere even if you don’t have all the details; you seek to understand ambiguity to provide clarity for the entire project team. 

Should Haves:

• Experience working as a Project Manager with several to multiple business sponsors, timelines and dependencies.
• PMI PMP certification desired.
• Some experience with and demonstrated knowledge of Project Management Life Cycle methodologies (e.g., PMI PMBOK).
• 2-4 years experience successfully planning, organizing, leading, directing, and managing projects.
• Proven ability to use leadership, influence, and conflict resolution skills to effectively manage the direction of projects to successful completion with measurable results.
• Proficiency with MS Project and MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, Outlook).
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate with management, business, and technical staff.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop sincere business/ministry relationships.
• A collaborative and flexible style, with strong service mentality. Need to be a team player and leader.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently and lead a project team.
• Exercise judgment and business/ministry acumen in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Decisions and solutions may impact current/future design and strategy of ministry offerings, technologies, and/or operational practices.
• Agile/Scrum or Six Sigma certifications and/or experience a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree, or combination of education/training with relevant experience.

This is a full time, hybrid role in office a few days a week/home office in Franklin, TN location.

Why work for Educational Media Foundation, K-LOVE/Air1?

Educational Media Foundation (EMF) is a nonprofit, multi-platform media company on a mission to draw people closer to Christ. Founded in 1982 in Santa Rosa, CA, with a singular radio station, EMF today owns and operates the nation's two largest Christian music radio networks (K-LOVE and Air1) with over 1,000 broadcast signals across all 50 states, streaming audio reaching around the world, and a growing family of media ministries including podcasts, books, films, concerts, and events. EMF employs nearly 500 team members between its offices in Nashville, TN, Rocklin, CA, and field locations around the country. You can view our mission and values here Mission, Beliefs & Values. 

What can we offer you:

• We provide a competitive salary range – and that’s not all!
• Industry-leading Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Short/long term disability and life insurance
• Robust 401K with company match
• Parental leave with Baby Bonding pay
• Generous PTO, holiday, and sick pay
• Unique company culture that includes exclusive access to concerts, movie premieres, media industry events, and more
• Leadership and Career Development Programs including free access to LinkedIn Learning platform.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, EMF makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate reasons. The Company is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment and the promotion of equal employment opportunities regardless of protected class, characteristic or status. However, EMF is also a religious non-profit organization where all team members contribute to the Company’s mission of encouraging our audiences “to have a meaningful relationship with Christ.” Therefore, pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e I(a)), EMF has the right to hire only candidates who agree with the Company’s Statement of Faith. Also, as a religious non-profit organization, the Company is not governed by the CA Fair Employment and Housing Act.