Project Manager
Quick answer
GiveWell is hiring a remote Project Manager (mid-seniority) with a bachelor's degree and 2-5 years of experience in project management or operational support to support the research team and maximize the impact of life-saving and poverty-alleviating programs. Compensation is $113,000 in NYC or the San Francisco Bay Area, $102,500 in all other U.S. locations, and we'll convert the non-New York/Bay Area U.S. salary into local currency using historical USD exchange rates.
- Role
- Project Manager
- Organization
- GiveWell
- Location
- Primarily remote within the U.S. and abroad; welcome but not required to work from offices in Oakland, California, Brooklyn, NYC, or London, UK
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- NYC or the San Francisco Bay Area: $113,000; All other U.S. locations: $102,500; UK or Canada: We'll convert the non-New York/Bay Area U.S. salary into local currency using historical USD exchange rates.
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
Project Managers at GiveWell will provide critical support to the research team to maximize the impact of a program portfolio of life-saving and poverty-alleviating programs. This role involves project management, communication, and maintaining high attention to detail.
What you'll do
- Project management of research and grantmaking plans
- Effective communication and coordination with internal and external contacts
- Maintaining high attention to detail and accuracy
- Proactive problem-solving
- Updating team trackers with the most current information
- Handling straightforward issues independently and flagging more complex challenges early to managers or other team members
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree (or higher) and 2 to 5 years experience in project management or operational support
- Skilled at planning and managing projects, including identifying and focusing on the most decision-relevant aspects of a project and communicating effectively with teammates
- Enjoy creating order out of disorder, especially when there are many overlapping pieces and stakeholders
- Obsessed with details and love checking things off of your list, and you’re energized rather than overwhelmed by knowing there will always be more to tackle
- Consider the big picture, asking questions like: is this project appropriately formulated and the best use of my time? How might we allocate our time more efficiently? Do we have the capacity to complete our goals?
- Clearly communicate what you believe and why, as well as what you are uncertain about
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Fully funded health, dental, vision, and life insurance (100% of premiums within the US for you and any dependents); Four weeks of paid time off per year; Four months of fully paid parental leave; Ergonomic home workstations or coworking space memberships; Automatic contribution equal to 5% of your gross salary into your 403(b) retirement plan (for U.S. based staff)
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is primarily remote within the U.S. and abroad, with welcome but not required to work from offices in Oakland, California, Brooklyn, NYC, or London, UK.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is $113,000 in NYC or the San Francisco Bay Area, $102,500 in all other U.S. locations, and we'll convert the non-New York/Bay Area U.S. salary into local currency using historical USD exchange rates.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a bachelor's degree (or higher) and 2 to 5 years experience in project management or operational support, skilled at planning and managing projects, enjoying creating order out of disorder, being obsessed with details, considering the big picture, and clearly communicating what you believe and why.
How or by when to apply?
There is no deadline for application; we're hiring for this role on a rolling basis. Please apply through the application process described in the job description.
How to apply
Apply directly on GiveWell's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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