Senior Operations Manager

Job Description

Chemonics International is seeking a Senior Operations Manager. The Senior Operations Manager in the CEO’s Office contributes to CEO Office, Executive Management Team (EMT), and Front Office (C-Suite) management. They serve as a strategic and operational resource in support of Executive Office and EMT operations and activities. This includes recruitment, onboarding, talent management, budgeting, event and meeting management, and executive and staff satisfaction and team building. The senior manager also provides direct operational, coordination, and communications support to executives in the CEO Office and surge support to the Board of Directors, as needed. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities:

• Provides senior level management and operational expertise to support the CEO Office, EMT, Front Office, and Board of Directors
• Manages operational process improvement for the Front Office, EMT, and Board of Directors
• Provides operational support to the President and CEO and other executives in the CEO Office, including project coordination, supporting with scheduling and capturing actions for meetings, drafting responses for stakeholder and partner communications, and other needs as identified
• Supports President and CEO and other executive presentations
• Works with Operations Director to support corporate strategic planning, annual updates, and regular report outs on status
• Supports executive and other high-level staff recruitment and onboarding and ensures they adhere to recruitment and onboarding process and standards
• Supports staff, EMT, and Board team building and education and learning efforts
• Provides meeting management and operational support for recurring executive, board, and Executive Office staff meetings and periodic team-building events
• Under guidance of Operations Director, leads event planning for corporate-wide events
• Supports CEO Office and Executive Management Team retreats
• Applies an entrepreneurial approach by identifying and implementing opportunities for process improvements, staff satisfaction, and workplace efficiencies. This includes working with the Chief of Staff and Operations Director in the CEO’s Office to build efficiencies and create process improvements for the division, Front Office, EMT, and Board of Directors
• Works with co-manager and Operations Director to support management of Executive Office budget
• Supervises, mentors, and evaluates operations team staff, communicating clear performance goals and standards, offering regular performance feedback, prompt resolution of problems, and time and opportunity to grow and develop in key competency areas
• Participates in high-level new business roles, including coordinator, cost-preparer, management writer, proposal lead, or technical writer
• Participates in corporate initiatives or special projects, as needed
• Performs other duties as required

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in business administration or other related field preferred
• Ability to solve complex technical, managerial, or operational problems and evaluate options based on relevant resources, well-rounded experience, and knowledge
• Demonstrated knowledge of current best practices and trends in executive management, board management and corporate governance preferred
• Experience working with executives to implement key strategies preferred
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead teams and meetings, develop presentations and trainings for small to large audiences, and facilitate team discussions
• Experience creating and managing project plans, continual improvement, and operations to support effective implementation of programs and initiatives
• Experience and skill in designing high-level presentations
• Knowledge of international development and experience living or working in developing countries preferred
• English proficiency required; foreign language skills a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Ability to handle confidential information and materials with discretion
• Demonstrated integrity, independent thinking, judgment, and respect for others
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility and integrity

Apply by January 29, 2023. 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)

COVID-19 Recruitment Information
Chemonics International is continuously monitoring COVID-19 activity around the world. The health and wellbeing of our staff and potential candidates is of the utmost importance to us and we continue to offer virtual interviews for all on-going recruits. On-boarding for new staff is offered in hybrid format through our Washington, D.C. and London, UK offices to accommodate remote workers.

COVID-19 Vaccination Information
Chemonics requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated.

The Salary Range for this position is expected to be: $84,320 - $105,400.

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.

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.

About the Organization

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.