Associate Director, Project Management at Braven

Compensation

$87,200 – $108,900/yr

Setup: Remote, Hybrid
Location: Atlanta, Georgia · Chicago, Illinois · +2
Type: Full-time
Level: Entry-level
Posted: Jun 17, 2026

Description

Braven, a national nonprofit focused on preparing college students for careers, is seeking an Associate Director, Project Management. This role involves leading multiple high-impact, cross-functional projects using Agile, Scrum, and Kanban methodologies. The associate director will manage project lifecycles, collaborate with stakeholders, and contribute to developing project management best practices within the organization.

Required Skills

Asana
Jira
Smartsheet
Agile
Scrum
Kanban

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 5 years of work experience
3 years of experience with highly cross-functional project management
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
Certified Scrum Master or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Experience as a Technical Project Manager or similar role, managing complex technical projects from initiation to completion
Some familiarity with software development and emerging technologies
Strong project management skills, with the ability to drive complex work from start to finish
A relentless prioritizer and systems-level problem solver who thrives in ambiguity, makes hard calls to protect what matters most, and converts gray areas into clear paths forward.
A compelling communicator and collaborator who presents ideas with clarity and adapts your approach for a wide range of stakeholders, technical and non-technical alike.
Committed to continuous learning: you actively seek out, receive, and implement constructive feedback, and bring that same growth mindset to everything you do.
Ready to roll up your sleeves regardless of title, you do what it takes to move the mission forward.
Exemplification of Braven’s core values.
Experience that has informed your belief in Braven’s mission and has prepared you to work with or for Braven’s student Fellow population.