Program Manager

The Organization:

Axis is a Christ-centered organization dedicated to helping parents shape their youth religiously. The organization is grounded in the research that parents are the most significant influence on their children's spiritual lives and that 91% of the total time parents spend with their children occurs before the age of 18. Axis equips parents to have meaningful conversations with their youth, which has been shown to lead to positive behavioral change.

The Position:

Axis is searching for a highly organized and mission-aligned

Project Manager

who is passionate about bringing

structure, clarity, and momentum

to the work that equips parents to disciple millions of teenagers. This role sits at the intersection of digital content production and fundraising - two of the most critical engines that fuel Axis' reach and impact.

The Project Manager will serve as the

connective tissue across cross-functional teams , ensuring that content campaigns and fundraising initiatives move from idea to execution with excellence and on time. This person will

lead through influence, build trust across departments, and keep stakeholders informed and aligned every step of the way.

They will bring both relational intelligence and operational precision to a fast-moving, mission-driven environment.

This is a role for someone who

loves order , takes

radical ownership, thrives in collaboration, communicates proactively, leads with a positive presence , and finds deep meaning in ensuring that the

right work gets done at the right time

- so that Axis can continue to strengthen families.

Responsibilities:

Own end-to-end project management of digital content production campaigns and fundraising initiatives

as determined by the Leadership Team and Director of Projects - from kickoff through delivery and post-project review
Build and maintain

detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, and status reports

that keep teams informed and accountable
Create and maintain

accurate Monday.com boards

for each project you are managing, influencing team members to use it regularly
Interview stakeholders and write Project Charters and Closeout Reports

to ensure clarity and future organizational knowledge
Lead cross-functional project teams

- including content creators, designers, advancement team members, and digital producers -

without direct authority , fostering collaboration and shared ownership
Facilitate a

high volume of effective project meetings

per week with clear agendas, documented decisions, and assigned action items
Serve as the

primary point of contact for internal stakeholders

throughout the project lifecycle,

providing proactive and transparent communication
Partner closely with all relevant stakeholders to align project execution with campaign goals , donor audience strategy, messaging priorities, and other relevant context
Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and blockers

- and

drive resolution with tenacity

before they impact delivery
Support the Project Management Department in

strengthening and professionalizing project workflows and processes

across Axis
Handle sensitive staff and donor-related information with

discretion

and professionalism
Along with the Director of Projects,

integrate EOS/Traction

throughout Axis (including Rocks and Scorecards)
With the support of the Director of Projects,

coach, develop, and shape quarterly goal-setting (Rocks)

throughout Axis for each department and individual
Faith Requirement:

Active, personal faith in Jesus Christ is required for this role. Axis is a Christian ministry, and all team members are expected to align with and affirm Axis' Statement of Faith
Set a

professional development goal

each quarter to continue growing in the field of project management, including pursuing a PM certification (e.g. PMP)
Other duties as assigned
Required Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
2-3 years of proven project management experience
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing deadlines, with the ability to anticipate needs and proactively solve problems
Strong communicator - written, verbal, and comfortable presenting to groups and senior stakeholders
Experience facilitating cross-functional meetings and driving teams to alignment
High "say to do" ratio - executes tasks to completion independently with strong attention to detail
Leadership skills and experience (including leading up, and leading through influence, building buy-in without direct authority)
Proficiency in project management tools and technology (Monday.com, Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, Slack, etc.) with the ability to independently learn new platforms
Willing to pursue project management certifications to increase effectiveness (e.g. PMP)
Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Experience managing digital media production or content creation sprints, with a working understanding of creative workflows and production timelines
PM certification (PMP, CAPM, or equivalent)
Familiarity with EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System)
Experience with change management and supporting organizations through professionalization of processes and systems
Active listening training
Salary & Benefits:

Salary:

$55-70k annually, depending on skills and experience.
Health Benefits:

Health insurance option available, with voluntary dental and vision options.
Paid Time Off:

20 days
Retirement:

3% retirement 403B match option.
Location:

Hybrid - 2 required in-office days per week at our Colorado Springs office, with the flexibility to work remotely the remaining days.
Travel:

Minimal travel required; occasional team retreats or organizational events may apply.

AXIS STATEMENT OF FAITH

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of Heaven & Earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, & was buried; He descended to the dead. On the third day, He rose again; He ascended into heaven, He is seated at the right hand of the Father,& He will come again to judge the living & the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy universal church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, & the life everlasting.

I fully accept the teachings of the traditional Biblical view with regard to the goodness of our sexuality, the importance of chastity, & the place of heterosexual marriage as God's intended context for complete sexual expression to occur (Gen. 2:21-24). I will keep myself from sexual misconduct, including disorderly conduct or lewd, indecent, or obscene conduct or expression, involvement with pornography, premarital sex, adultery, homosexual conduct or any other conduct that violates Biblical standards.

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