Project Manager

Join CASL as a Project Manager and Make a Difference 

Ready to be the driving force behind projects that make a difference? Join CASL, where our mission is to connect families and individuals with vital support. 

Your Mission: 

We are seeking a versatile, hands-on project manager — our "Swiss-Utility Knife" — to play a pivotal role in driving CASL’s mission by ensuring the successful execution of impactful projects that support the organization’s strategic priorities. Acting as a key facilitator of cross-functional collaboration, this role enables teams to deliver solutions that enhance services for the community. By leading the transition to Scrum, the Project Manager empowers teams to work efficiently and effectively, aligning project outcomes with CASL’s commitment to inclusivity, empowerment, and transformation. This hands-on role is ideal for someone passionate about creating meaningful change within a mission-driven organization, ensuring projects are not just completed—but deliver lasting value to those CASL serves. 

About CASL: 

The Chinese American Service League is a dynamic and forward-thinking organization dedicated to empowering and serving the Chinese American population and the broader communities. Established with a rich history spanning several decades, CASL has consistently evolved to address the evolving needs of its constituents while fostering cultural pride, integration, and community development. 

For over 45 years, CASL's comprehensive programs have connected families and individuals with the vital support they need: providing an educational and cultural foundation for our children, ensuring our seniors live full and independent lives with dignity, enhancing education and training for tomorrow's workforce, putting immigrants on the pathway to citizenship, securing our community's housing and financial well-being, navigating healthcare systems and wellness resources, and providing equal access to justice. Since our founding, CASL has been rooted in the principles of equity and justice. That legacy continues to shape our efforts today as we strive to champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at all levels of the organization.  

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CASL's history, watch here 

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Your Impact: 

As a Project Manager, you will: 

• Champion the adoption of Scrum across the organization, tailoring the framework to fit the non-profit context.  
• Act as a Scrum Master, facilitating ceremonies (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives).  
• Coach, and hold accountable, teams and stakeholders on Agile principles and practices to foster a collaborative culture.  
• Oversee project planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission and goals. 
• Maintain a flexible roadmap, balancing urgent needs with long-term strategic priorities. 
• Identify and actively resolve roadblocks, risks and dependencies that hinder team progress, facilitating effective communication and collaboration.  Support organizational project management protocol, ensuring adherence to established processes and standards. 
• Implement and support best practices for project management, including documentation, reporting, and communication. 
• Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to align project goals with organizational priorities. 
• Enable and motivate team members to sustain high engagement levels across all teams. 
• Communicate progress, outcomes, and impact effectively to stakeholders, adapting to varying levels of technical understanding. 
• Support cross-functional teams with resource allocation, tools, and processes to enable effective collaboration. 
• Identify and implement tools/software to streamline project management and Scrum adoption. 
• Gather metrics and insights to measure the effectiveness of Agile practices and suggest improvements. 
• Develop and provide training and onboarding materials for enrolling new team members and updating processes to Scrum Agile practices. 
• Support the leadership team in setting up workstreams of strategic priorities to ensure connectivity and impactful progress. 

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Project Management, Information Technology, or a related discipline.  
• At least three to five years of experience in project management, with a deep understanding of relevant policies and processes. 
• Proven experience as a Project Manager, Scrum Master, or similar role, ideally in a non-profit or mission-driven organization.  
• Strong understanding of Scrum and Agile principles, with practical experience facilitating teams.  
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.  
• Ability to adapt and wear multiple hats, from strategy to execution.  
• Ability to communicate vertically at all levels with a teaching and accountability mindset.  
• Experience managing diverse stakeholders and balancing competing priorities. 
• Familiarity with non-profit operations, funding cycles, and program delivery.  
• Proficiency in project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, Asana). 

• Proven experience as a Project Manager, Scrum Master, or similar role, ideally in a non-profit or mission-driven organization.  
• Strong understanding of Scrum and Agile principles, with practical experience facilitating teams.  
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.  
• Ability to adapt and wear multiple hats, from strategy to execution.  
• Ability to communicate vertically at all levels with a teaching and accountability mindset.  
• Experience managing diverse stakeholders and balancing competing priorities. 
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification is a plus.  
• Familiarity with non-profit operations, funding cycles, and program delivery.  
• Proficiency in project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, Asana). 

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification is a plus. 

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for extended periods, with occasional movement. Occasionally moves objects weighing in excess of 25 pounds. 

• Work is performed during standard business hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, with flexibility to work additional hours, as necessary. 

Compensation & Benefits: 

This position offers a salary range of $90,000 - $100,000 annually, reflective of experience and qualifications. 

Join CASL and unlock a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your loved ones. As a full-time employee, you'll enjoy a range of options tailored to your needs: Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage; 401k, PTO, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA); Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Disability Insurance; Voluntary Worksite Benefits, Pet Insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Additionally, our holiday schedule includes New Year’s Day, MLK Day, Chinese New Year, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Indigenous People’s Day, Thanksgiving, the Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Day. 

Why Choose CASL: 

Inclusivity: Join an organization that values mutual respect and acceptance, fostering a culture of inclusivity. 

Empowerment: Support staff empowerment through skill development and growth opportunities. 

Collaboration: Be part of a workplace that thrives on collaboration and teamwork. 

Transformation: Envision and realize transformative changes in people, processes, and policies. 

Resiliency: Work with a dynamic workforce and model resiliency to achieve collective strengths. 

Join Us and Make a Difference: 

Join us at CASL, where together, we create a brighter future for our community. 

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Each resume is reviewed personally by our dedicated team members, not AI. This thorough and thoughtful evaluation process may take a bit of time, so we kindly ask for your patience. Rest assured, we will get back to you as soon as we have an update on your application status. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to reviewing your application. 

At CASL, we believe that diverse perspectives fuel innovation and drive success. If you're excited about the opportunity but unsure if you meet every requirement listed, we still encourage you to submit your application. Our company culture thrives on the unique talents and experiences that each individual brings to the table. We're looking for the right fit, and that goes beyond a checklist of qualifications. Join us in shaping a dynamic and inclusive team where your skills and contributions truly matter. 

CASL is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. 

Salary : $90,000 - $100,000