[ES_JOBS_NET] Tackling Climate Change Program Project Manager, The Nature Conservancy, Washington DC

Fri Aug 30 17:09:19 MDT 2019

Tackling Climate Change Program Project Manager

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Job Title

	Tackling Climate Change Program Project Manager

Job ID

	47983

Location

DC Metro Area

Full/Part Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

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OFFICE LOCATION

Arlington, Virginia, USA is preferred. Location is negotiable.

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A LITTLE ABOUT US

Founded in 1951, the Nature Conservancy is a global conservation
organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life
depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to
our world's toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive
together. We are tackling climate change, conserving lands, waters and
oceans at unprecedented scale, providing food and water sustainably and
helping make cities more sustainable.  One of our core values is our
commitment to diversity. Therefore, we strive for a globally diverse and
culturally competent workforce. Working in 72 countries, including all 50
United States, we use a collaborative approach that engages local
communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners. To learn
more, visit www.nature.org or follow @nature_press on Twitter.

The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan
matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies
and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional
development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will
find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and
personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.

YOUR POSITION WITH TNC

The Tackling Climate Change Program Project Manager will be responsible for
managing small to large-scale complex projects and teams that may span
multiple departments or programs and will also support leadership with BU
wide operations, internal process, initiatives implementation and
coordination in a wide range of areas. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Program Project Manager will establish and manage networks to coordinate
and align communications and work across the newly established global Tackle
Climate Change Business Unit (BU), as well as TNC's overall climate strategy
work. They will be responsible for integrating all aspects of project
delivery including for global Natural Climate Solutions (NCS) and climate
strategy work. They will support the Department's leadership through
managing a variety of initiatives, processes, systems, agendas, and tasks
across the operations and people portfolio of the department, including
leading Hub system management, objectives setting and progress monitoring
across the team, Shared Conservation Agenda strategy and BU budget and
management reviews.  They will develop a variety of project(s) goals and
success factors, and will implement project plans, budgets, metrics and
schedules with input and buy-in from key stakeholders and team members. They
will critically assess project scope and objectives, ensuring all risks and
dependencies are addressed in the project plan in order to deliver
successful project results that support the fulfillment of the objectives.
The Program Project Manager will obtain go/no-go decisions at all project
decision points from the Project Lead or Sponsor, and identify and obtain
approval for project deliverables from the appropriate staff or teams.
Throughout the project lifecycle, the Program Project Manager will monitor
and measure project progress, conduct corrective action as necessary,
produce summaries and communicate project status information to all
stakeholders. They will perform risk management, issue resolution, and
conflict management, and collaboratively solve complex problems. They will
utilize project management methodologies and processes, and ensure all
organizational and divisional standards are met. They will act as a resource
to other staff and project managers to provide project management guidance,
training, and expertise. They will take on special projects or initiatives
as needed to support the BU and support coordination of climate strategies
across the organization. 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE

*	Act independently and in supervisor's stead, as needed; exercise
independent judgment to identify and solve problems;
*	Coordinate the work of cross-functional, cross-divisional teams
towards the desired project outcome and the efficient performance of the
Global Climate BU;
*	Manage internal systems, such as the HUB, to ensure alignment with
SCA priorities and financial, fundraising areas;
*	Support leadership setting up, monitoring and reporting on fiscal
year and project objectives across the team;
*	Demonstrate sensitivity in handling confidential information;
*	Develop and implement new initiatives that will ensure department
and organization-wide goals and strategies are achieved;
*	Ensure programmatic commitments, Conservancy policies and
procedures, financial standards, and legal requirements are met and managed
for compliance; decisions may bind the organization financially or legally;
*	Manage project budgets and assist with budget development related to
strategic projects;
*	Manage and implement multiple complex projects, including managing
project teams and team-wide events, and communications; setting deadlines,
and ensuring accountability;
*	May manage or participate in complex negotiations;
*	May supervise one or more administrative or professional staff,
including training and professional development;
*	Travel occasionally, working long and flexible hours as needed;
*	Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable
elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain;
*	Work is diversified and may not always fall under established
practices and guidelines; and
*	Work within scope of program's strategic goals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

*	Bachelor's degree and 5 years related experience or equivalent
combination;
*	2 years of project management experience or 1 year acting as a
project lead;
*	Completed coursework or other training on project management
principles;
*	Experience in managing and tracking multiple projects;
*	Experience managing project teams and working with cross-functional
staff;
*	Experience managing scheduling and financial aspects of small to
large projects that range from short to long term; and
*	Experience using project management techniques and tools such as
Microsoft Project;
*	Experience in developing PowerPoint materials.
*	Experience in writing.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

*	Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural
experiences are appreciated;
*	Ability to manage and implement complex processes;
*	Experience supervising staff, interns and/or volunteers;
*	Proficiency in interpreting guidelines and manipulating, analyzing,
and interpreting data;
*	Certification in project management;
*	Strong communication and presentation skills;
*	Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to negotiate,
influence, and persuade; and/or
*	Successful experience implementing strategic program goals.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply to position number 47983, submit resume (required) and cover letter
separately using the upload buttons. All applications must be submitted in
the system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on September 27, 2019.

Click "submit" to apply for the position or "save for later" to create a
draft application for future submission. Once submitted, applications cannot
be revised or edited. Failure to complete required fields may result in your
application being disqualified from consideration.

If you experience technical issues, please refer to our applicant user guide
<http://www.nature.org/about-us/careers/external-applicant-userguide.pdf>
or contact applyhelp at tnc.org <mailto:applyhelp at tnc.org> .

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation
mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of
diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to
create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a
priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors,
religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status,
sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or
other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature
Conservancy's background screening process.

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