Manager, Project Delivery, Health

Palladium
United States, D.C., Washington
April 16, 2024
Manager, Project Delivery, Health About Palladium: Palladium is a global company working to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe; broaden access to health, water, power, and infrastructure; build enduring, sustainable, and transformative institutions and market systems to address global challenges; and conserve the natural world. We operate in over 90 countries and have a workforce of 4,000 talented, motivated, and diverse staff of all religions, races, languages, and gender identities. This Opportunity: By working with international development partners, government ministries of health, the private sector, and other key stakeholders, Palladium applies unique user-centered models and approaches that improve health systems and supply chains; provide an evidence base for health policy and program reform; and address governance and financing challenges that create barriers to healthcare. Palladium's focus is on creating self-reliant, sustainable health systems that are flexible and responsive to emerging economic and health shocks such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Our expertise cuts across a range of health areas, including family planning and reproductive health; HIV and AIDS, tuberculosis, COVID-19, and other infectious diseases; maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health; nutrition; water, sanitation, and hygiene; and chronic diseases. We are proactively building a talent pool for future Manager, Project Delivery positions within our organization. The Manager, Project Delivery plays a key role in leading day-to-day management activities of the project team. Through this experience and working closely with their PMU and other teams, the Manager, Project Delivery is expected to gain the competencies and skills needed to progress to Director level roles in project delivery or functional areas. This role also typically supervises one or more Associate(s), Project Delivery or Senior Associate(s), Project Delivery ensuring their training in project management duties and best practices, while also promoting their development and growth into future Managers or functional roles. Location and Compensation: The position is based in Palladium's Washington DC / New York, NY / Chapel Hill, NC office. Per company guidance, we are aiming to keep hiring closer to our main U.S. offices. If we are unable to find successful candidates who are willing to work from the D.C., NY, or NC office, then as a last resort we may discuss the possibility of considering exceptional candidates to work permanently remotely (from other U.S. states where Palladium is registered). Please be advised that a final salary offer will be based on various factors, including but not limited to your qualifications, relevant education/certifications, experience, skills, seniority, performance, and Palladium's business or organizational needs. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the compensation for this position, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We value your interest in our company and appreciate the opportunity to discuss this opportunity with you. You and Your Career: If you are a problem-solver, collaborator, and doer, and you have expertise in project management, global health, and/or international development, we are interested in hearing from you. We are a learning organization and provide growth opportunities from the start. We pride ourselves on giving you the freedom, resources, and guidance to chart a fulfilling career! Reporting and Supervision: This role will report to a Sr. Manager or Director, depending on project assignment Managers typically supervise or dotted-line manage one or more Associates or Sr. Associates Attendance at all regular management team meetings Provision of regular updates to the line manager, including updates on Key Result Areas (KRAs) and any other material matters and/or areas of concern Monthly submission of financials and forecasts, and contributions to Practice and corporate reporting Other reporting as requested by the line manager Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Manages tracking and documenting of project deliverables. Identifies and implements new technical approaches and ways or working as projects evolve. Reviews and ensures quality, prior to final approval, the processing of invoices from consultants, subcontractors, and vendors for a timely submission in accordance with project requirements and Palladium procedures Manages operational activities (including start-up, close-down, and maintenance of a live project) associated with the various aspects of the life cycle of a project Contributes technical input to the design, planning and the delivery of projects. Leads elements of technical work in collaboration with the Senior Manager and Project Director. Ensures quality and completion Identifies, builds and maintains relationships with partners and consultants that provide technical expertise to projects In collaboration with Project Director(s) and technical leads, provides regular communication to all stakeholders Works with others across Palladium to provide and build technical capability Contributes to research, analysis and publication of technical reports, case studies, policy and program approaches, and results summaries on topics related to expand existing lines of business Develops reports, budgets, workplans, proposals and other outputs for internal and external stakeholders Contributes to the identification, assessment, and pursuit of new business and the analysis of prospects (go or no-go) for winning targeted opportunities Performs other duties as assigned Key Competencies Required: Demonstrated ability to learn from prior experiences and adapt/improve processes, work, communications accordingly Proven ability to work on multiple activities/projects simultaneously and adapt to new work priorities as they change Demonstrated management of multiple activities in a time-sensitive environment Sound problem solving and decision-making skills Ability to meet deadlines with exceptional attention to detail and to quality Proven ability to manage and train people Proven experience identifying and applying complex program management processes Proven experience building partner relationships and networks. Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff, clients, and consultants Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team lead in a complex and fast-paced environment Excellent written and oral communication skills (in English) as demonstrated by speaking engagements and/or contributions to written documents Financial acumen and the ability to generate, interpret, and analyze financial reports and forecasts using Excel and other financial reporting/forecasting systems as demonstrated by experience Ability to manage multiple simultaneous tasks and/or complex projects/assignments Experience working on developing country issues and/or contexts Ability to travel and work in developing countries for extended periods of time Professional Expertise/Competencies Preferred: Experience working within an international organization or business Experience supporting work implementing USAID- or other donor-funded projects Experience working in a developing country or in a project-based environment Experience with conceptualizing and making presentations, both in-person and virtually Experience networking across the development community, including with donors, implementing partners, and developing country organizations and governmental institutions Professional working proficiency in another language, with priority given to Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Arabic Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status. Should you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or you are a neurodivergent individual or for any other circumstance, please email our team at accessibility@thepalladiumgroup.com and we will be in touch to discuss. Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as "the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm". We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.