Senior Project Manager, Global Dividend Fund

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the Fund's development plan, coordinating legal, governance, partnership, fundraising, and pilot workstreams in alignment with external milestones and commitments from funders.

• Oversee external legal counsel across various jurisdictions, including US tax-exempt organization counsel and Swiss foundation counsel, ensuring that legal guidance is effectively communicated for actionable decisions by the team.

• Facilitate the development of partnerships with delivery organizations, coalition members, and endorsers, which involves preparing term sheets and memoranda of understanding and managing them through to execution.

• Provide comprehensive support for fundraising activities: creating materials, preparing the CEO for discussions with funders, addressing due diligence inquiries, and managing the pipeline along with reporting obligations to current funders.

• Assist in the design and establishment of the Fund's governance framework, including the formation of the board, development of the charter, and structuring of committees.

• Collaborate with delivery organizations to prepare the Fund's inaugural distribution pilot, overseeing the process from design to operational readiness.

• Develop the Fund's internal operational framework, which encompasses planning, reporting, decision records, and the essential systems required for a new institution to gain credibility with legal counsel, funders, and auditors.

• Act as a representative of the Fund to external stakeholders in instances where the CEO is unavailable, exercising discretion regarding what information can be shared and what remains pending.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years in a role that demands complete ownership of complex projects involving external stakeholders.

• Direct experience in establishing something new, whether it be an organization, fund, program, or major partnership.

• Proven track record in managing external advisors, particularly legal counsel, and translating their recommendations into actionable decisions.

• Exceptional writing and synthesis skills.

• Experience in partnership or contract negotiations, or a strong ability to quickly acquire this knowledge.

• Familiarity with areas such as philanthropy, global development, nonprofit governance, institutional investment, or AI policy.

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, remote, international team environment, demonstrating the necessary self-direction.

• Openness to international travel.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Supportive and inclusive work culture.