Application Guide

How to Apply for Senior Project Manager, Information Systems

at ClimateWorks Foundation

🏢 About ClimateWorks Foundation

ClimateWorks Foundation is unique as a philanthropic organization specifically dedicated to combating global climate change by amplifying the impact of climate philanthropy worldwide. Working here means contributing directly to climate solutions at scale, with a mission-driven culture focused on measurable environmental impact rather than profit.

About This Role

This Senior Project Manager role involves managing a portfolio of technical systems projects through their full lifecycle, from intake to post-launch support, specifically for information systems that support climate philanthropy. The role is impactful because successful project delivery directly enables ClimateWorks' mission by ensuring their technical infrastructure effectively supports global climate initiatives.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve coordinating with cross-functional teams on multiple technical projects, from refining Salesforce requirements with program staff to troubleshooting system integration issues with IT partners. You'd balance strategic planning for large implementations with hands-on management of smaller engagements, all while ensuring projects align with ClimateWorks' climate mission and remote collaboration norms.

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🎯 Who ClimateWorks Foundation Is Looking For

  • Has 8+ years of technical project management experience with proven success managing multiple concurrent projects of varying complexity
  • Possesses 4+ years of hands-on Salesforce experience in project management or related roles, understanding how to leverage Salesforce for organizational impact
  • Demonstrates specific experience managing system integration projects that span multiple departments within an organization
  • Shows ability to build cross-functional relationships in a mission-driven environment and navigate complex stakeholder landscapes

📝 Tips for Applying to ClimateWorks Foundation

1

Quantify your experience with Salesforce specifically - mention specific implementations, customizations, or integrations you've managed

2

Highlight any experience in climate, environmental, or nonprofit sectors, even if tangential, to show mission alignment

3

Provide concrete examples of managing technical projects that impacted multiple departments simultaneously

4

Demonstrate your remote project management capabilities, given this is a fully remote US position

5

Show how you've handled project intake and prioritization processes in previous roles, as this is explicitly mentioned in the job description

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your specific experience with Salesforce implementations and how you've used it to drive organizational impact", 'Examples of managing complex technical projects that required coordination across multiple departments', 'How your project management approach aligns with mission-driven work and climate impact', 'Your ability to manage concurrent projects with varying scope and complexity in a remote environment']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → ClimateWorks' specific climate initiatives and philanthropic strategies (found on their website and annual reports)
  • → The foundation's organizational structure and how different departments collaborate on climate solutions
  • → Their technology stack beyond Salesforce - what other systems might require integration
  • → Recent projects or initiatives mentioned in their news/press releases to understand current priorities
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through a complex Salesforce implementation you managed from requirements to post-launch support
2 How do you prioritize projects in a portfolio when resources are limited and all projects support mission-critical work?
3 Describe your experience managing system integration projects that impacted multiple departments
4 How would you approach building relationships with stakeholders across a fully remote, mission-driven organization?
5 Tell us about a time you had to manage project scope changes while maintaining alignment with organizational goals
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Failing to provide specific Salesforce experience examples - generic project management experience won't suffice
  • Not demonstrating understanding of how technical projects support organizational mission in a nonprofit context
  • Presenting as purely technical without showing ability to build relationships across departments in a mission-driven environment

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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