Chemonics seeks a Program Manager to join its Supply Chain Management (SCM) unit. The Program Manager is responsible for management, delegation, and execution of day-to-day project tasks, including staff management, as well as engagement in new business and technical practices. Please note, language proficiency in French is strongly preferred. The role involves concurrently managing project(s) of modest complexity together with roles in new business. The program manager will collaborate with other Project Management Unit (PMU) and team members and support and monitor completion of tasks related to aspects of project management, performance, and compliance as well as ensures adherence with company policies, applicable laws and regulations, and project requirements. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world!
Responsibilities include:
Project Management
Manages day-to-day support to one or more project teams and client, including communicating and assisting with project-office requests and overseeing adherence to project requirements, government regulations, and Chemonics policies
Supports project office requests and ensure tasks are complete in areas compliance (including procurement and grants); finance and administration; personnel and HR; and administration and logistics
Oversees financial aspects of the project’s contract or agreement by reviewing monthly invoices for accuracy and compliance; responsible for tracking expenditures against budget and total obligated funds, coordinating development and monitoring of annual corporate budget, and regular forecasting of expenditures for Chemonics and client
Identifies issues or potential risks, including project performance, financial, and compliance, and supports plans and strategies to address those risks, communicating, when appropriate, with the director and/or senior vice president; appropriately consults with support units on corporate-office and project-office matters to help make informed decisions and provides solutions
Responsible for reviewing and determining causes of variances in expenditures against forecasts and budgets and ensuring client is informed as appropriate
Liaises with project subaward partners/and or subcontractor, manages subaward/and or subcontract issues, budgets, and invoice reviews, and reviews deliverables in coordination with project team to ensure they meet technical and quality standards
Supports recruitment of long- and short-term project personnel in accordance with Chemonics’ policy
Conducts periodic project office visits to monitor and support project operations and implementation, including conducting training, conducting or responding to audits, providing input to work planning, conducting technical research, and performing other relevant tasks
Reviews and provides comments on project technical work and project reports
May contribute dedicated time to other workstreams and functions to achieve BU goals, including new business, operations, and technical practice contributions
Technical
Actively engage in technical practice of relevance to areas of interest or focus, sharing information and best practices learned with the company, including connecting the practice and project in support of enhanced project performance and technical leadership goals of the practice
Promote Chemonics by attending external events, networking with clients and counterparts; articulating a solid understanding of Chemonics’ past and present portfolio; effectively representing the company’s history, values, and standards; and identifying and developing new business leads
New Business Development
Support new business efforts, including lead development and capture; serve in line roles of increasing complexity and leadership (e.g., proposal coordinator, expatriate/local recruiter, personnel/management/organizational capacity section writer, subs liaison, cost preparer, and technical writer).
Management and Leadership
Supervise, mentor, develop, and evaluate assigned staff; provide regular performance feedback and the time and opportunity to grow professionally
Perform all tasks and responsibilities demonstrating behaviors consistent with Chemonics’ values and competencies appropriate for the position
Perform other duties as required
Supervises, mentors, trains, develops, and evaluates assigned staff; provides regular performance feedback and the time and opportunity to grow professionally
Ensures continual learning by participating in internal and external training events to build core competencies for project management in line with donor regulations and Chemonics corporate standards; disseminates knowledge across team to promote team learning and growth
Performs all tasks and responsibilities demonstrating behaviors consistent with Chemonics’ values and competencies appropriate for the position
Performs other duties as required
May serve in the acting director capacity for a period of time as required
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; Master’s degree preferred
Minimum 3 years of relevant project management experience
Experience supervising or mentoring employees preferred
Thorough understanding of donor/client requirements and how to apply them to project management
Demonstrated critical project management skills, including budget management, contractual and procurement compliance, client relations and knowledge of client, and personnel management
Demonstrated experience working on one or more projects while simultaneously providing support to proposals
Demonstrated experience providing regional financial and/or compliance support on a project management team
Demonstrated experience following standard practices and procedures, receiving general instruction on work progress, and making significant contribution to end results
Works independently and as part of a team
Demonstrated resourcefulness in problem solving and initiative to learn new skills
Demonstrated leadership, versatility and integrity
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and word processing abilities
Language proficiency in French (speaking and writing) is strongly preferred
Previous experience working in international development and/or living or conducting work in developing countries preferred
Willingness to travel up to 8 weeks per year
Applications Instructions:
Apply through our Career Center by March 14, 2024. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
Chemonics is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Chemonics is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
Chemonics will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by Chemonics, or (c) consistent with Chemonics legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
The Salary Range for this position is expected to be: $68,560 - $85,700.
An employee’s pay position will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs.
Overtime exemption status may change due to state regulatory requirements.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, ESOP, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible to US based employees. Please visit https://chemonics.com/life-at-chemonics/our-benefits/ to find out more about the benefits this position is eligible for.
Founded in 1975, Chemonics is an international development consulting firm. In more than 70 countries around the globe, our network of 5,000 specialists share a simple belief: that the challenges we face today are best solved through the right partnerships — sharing knowledge, expertise, and experience to deliver results. As part of our culture and values, Chemonics is proud to be named a “Best Place to Work” in the Human Rights campaign Foundation’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index. Where Chemonics works, development works. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter or visit us at www.chemonics.com.
