Do you enjoy helping teams do their best work? Do you enjoy planning a project, setting it up for success, and cheering your clients on to achieve successful completion? Are you passionate about collaboration and teamwork and are good at problem solving? We are looking for someone who is an experienced project manager to support high priority, complex program and projects teams get up and running with the right structure, clarity in work, and decision-making processes to accomplish conservation outcomes and program goals. The ideal candidate should be able to work within a matrix structure, coach cross-functional teams, and engage effectively with senior leaders, Project Sponsors, and diverse stakeholders.
The ideal candidate should be able to work on multiple projects and be able to coach projects leaders and team members on project management best practices. Previous experience with environmental or conservation projects is a bonus. You would ideally have consulting experience supporting client teams.
Are you looking for work you can believe in? At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of Work that You Can Believe in where you can feel like you are making a difference every day. We’re looking for someone with strong project management experience in leading a diverse, multi-disciplinary teams.
The ideal candidate should have exceptional communication and collaboration skills and experience designing, organizing, and directing complex projects. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by directing and shaping the work of our project teams!
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- Bachelor’s degree and 7 years related experience or equivalent combination;
- 5 years of project management experience or 3 years acting as a project lead;
Completed coursework or other training on project management principles; - Direct experience working on and experience consulting on managing and tracking multiple projects and experience managing and implementing complex processes.
- Experience managing project teams and working with cross-functional staff
- Experience managing scheduling and logistical aspects of medium to large projects that range from short to long term; and directly using and consulting on project management techniques and tools.
- Experience working with a highly matrixed, decentralized and collaborative organization.
- Experience training staff on how to effectively engage with internal and external parties.