Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Project Management Office (PMO) ensures that donor funded projects are executed effectively and efficiently assuring delivery on time and within budget. The PMO is responsible for developing and maintaining high standards to represent the brand to donors by establishing best in class project management methodologies, standards, and tools. This individual communicates to Executive Management on all projects within the program portfolio. The Director of PMO oversees the project management process including governance, team leadership, monitoring, prioritization, communication, and quality controls. The PMO Director should have a proven track record of successful project delivery, an ability to improve project management practices and substantial team leadership experience with a focus on team development in government contracting or not for profit entities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Governance:
- Establish the PMO role and create a Center of Excellence in alignment with Project Management Institute (PMI) guidelines, quality standards and company requirements.
- Seek implementation efficiencies to meet or exceed the financial expectations established at project initiation.
- Develop, implement, and govern program management processes, dashboards, templates, policies, and metrics.
- Monitor compliance with project policies and standards.
- Manage government project deliverables and tasks.
Team Leadership:
- Coach and mentor project management practitioners and share knowledge of best practices.
- Establish the PMO organization structure, hire and manage project staffing requirements in line with project objectives.
- Coordinate project deliverables with Project Managers, Analysts, Market Leads, Regional Directors, and support contractors in a direct and indirect reporting structure.
- Set annual performance targets for direct reports and conduct performance reviews.
- Oversee Project Managers for the delivery of projects/programs on time, within scope and on budget.
Prioritization:
- Provide executive leaders with the information needed to assess and decide which proposals have the highest potential value, impact, and strategic alignment.
- Interface with executives to define project priorities, implementation opportunities, challenges and communicate project risks and opportunities.
HANDS-ON SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Skilled at managing teams and projects in not for profit or government contracting entities.
- Skilled at managing project deliverables and timelines.
- Excellent ability with identifying sources of funding and business development opportunities.
- Successful with outreach strategies
- Facilitates the development of grant applications and business proposals.
- Direct responsibility for planning, organizing and the direction of the organizations project management office and programs.
ADDITONAL QUALITIES
- Expert-level knowlege of project and change management, methodologies, techniques, processes (e.g., Project and Portolio Management Methodology - PPM).
- Budget, cost, and profitability management skills.
- Knowledge of resource management tools.
- Demonstrated experience working on U.S. government (USG)-funded (or equivalent) projects and grants including USAID, UN, or State Department.
- Working knowledge of the USAID ADS system, CFR, and Federal Acquisition Regulations.
- High-level of communication, interpersonal skills to cultivate and maintain relationships with WEConnect International internal management and external stakeholders, including USAID Agreement Officers and Representatives, State Department Grants Officer Representative, and UN.
- Understanding of USG program management, as well as laws, regulations, and policies applicable to international entities working under grants and contracts funded by USG, other government, and donors.
- A demonstrated general knowledge of federal government accounting and procurement practices.
- Experience in monitoring and evaluation of development assistance programs in complex settings.
- Excellent judgment with proven ability to identify problems and deal with complex issues.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly on challenging, complex, and difficult issues to develop solutions that address root causes.
- Ability to develop and deliver training to small and large groups.
- Ability to influence without authority.
- Flexible, adaptable, and resourceful when managing changing timelines and multiple deliverables.
- Demonstrated leadership ability to establish and manage a high-performance team.
- Motivated to build relationships at executive levels with customers, and vendor groups.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, or related field required.
- A minimum of 10 years of project management experience preferred.
- PMP or PJMP highly desired.
WEConnect International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
About the Organization
ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION:
WEConnect International, a corporate-led global non-profit, helps women-owned businesses access and succeed in global value chains. Since 2009, WEConnect International has provided business education, certification, and business connections to companies based outside the United States that are at least 51 percent owned, managed, and controlled by one or more women. WEConnect International corporate members represent over $1 trillion in annual purchasing power and are true pioneers in inclusive sourcing and global supplier development.
http://www.WEConnectInternational.org
