Job Summary:
FHI 360’s organizational strategy sets the course for adapting to and achieving greater impact in this changing world. To help us achieve sustainable impact, we will invest in nine strategic change initiatives that advance our overarching organizational objectives of agility, responsibility and impact. FHI 360's Project Management Office shepherds a portfolio of work organized by the strategy, specifically around achieving greater agility, responsibility, and impact. This role is an exciting role within the PMO! Reporting to the Director, PMO, the Project Manager will collaborate across the organization to facilitate impactful conversations that help define the path forward; will lead thinking around PM standards and structures that allow the PMO to leanly facilitate and support organizational change; will craft representation of our progress through communications planning and reporting initiatives. If you believe in the value of project management, and are excited to work flexibly and collaboratively in a fast-paced team within a well-established and respected global organization, this role might be for you.
Accountabilities:
Builds, develops, and grows partnerships vital to the success of the project.
Manages the operational and tactical aspects of multiple projects in a matrix environment.
Manages and oversees the development of projects from initiation to completion.
May manage projects through others, by building capacity and supporting them through the implementation of project activities, delivering quality and accountability.
Provide guidance and monitoring for project staff, ensuring clarity over project plans and priorities and encouraging effective teamwork.
Develops best practices and tools for project execution and management.
Defines project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals and strategic vision of management.
Coordinates the development and delivery of project plans, documentation, training, presentations and budget proposals to management and staff.
Identifies and resolves project issues and implements improvement plans to ensure project stays on schedule and within budget.
Manages the development of project teams to ensure compliance with policies and procedures; also, to develop and implement process improvement plans.
Identifies partnerships, opportunities, and information to present to management to help achieve strategic goals of the company.
Performs other duties assigned.
Applied Knowledge & Skills:
Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures with project management, process development and execution.
Strong knowledge of project management software and other technologies. Strong negotiator and problem solver.
Demonstrated project and personnel management skills.
Ability to influence, motivates, and collaborates with others.
Ability to adapt and resolve problems/issues to bring project to completion.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.
Education: **
Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent in Knowledge/Information Services, Communications, Education, Environment, Health, Behavioral, Life/Social Sciences International Development, Human Development or Related Field.
Master’s degree or its international equivalent preferred.
Project Management (PM) Certification preferred.
Experience: **
Typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience (including 3+ years of line management experience) with projects management principles and practices.
Experience in multi-functional/matrix management and implementation.
Experience in monitoring and evaluation as well as strategic planning, capacity building and team management.
Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO) preferred.
Typical Physical Demands:
Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.
Technology to be Used:
Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.
Travel Requirements:
Less than 10%
** or equivalent combination of experience and education.
The expected US Based hiring salary range for this role is listed below. Candidate FHI 360 pay ranges represent national averages that vary by geographic location. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, business sector, and budget.
Base salary is only one component of our offer. FHI 360 contributes 12% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan account. Additionally, all US based staff working full-time, which is calculated at 40 hours/week, receive 18 days of paid vacation per year, 12 sick days per year, and 11 holidays per year. Paid time off is reduced pro rata for employees working less than a full-time schedule.
US Based Hiring Salary Range: $100,000 - $131,000
International hiring ranges will differ based on location.
This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
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