CARE is Recruiting a Senior Project Manager in the USA

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CARE International and Senior Project Manager in the USA

CARE International is Recruiting a Senior Project Manager in the United States

Organization Profile

CARE International is a 75-year-old global confederation working to end poverty and social injustice worldwide, with a specific focus on empowering women and girls. We work side-by-side with communities to understand the root causes of poverty and find innovative, locally-led solutions. CARE seeks to demonstrate the results and methodologies used in our projects to ensure transparency and accountability and advance the quality of our work.

This is What CARE is

As a global leader, CARE is shaping the future of the humanitarian and development sector. Each year, we deliver support and services to millions of people globally. We do this by focusing on our mission and vision and the values of equality and excellence that guide our organization. We seek dedicated individuals who align with our mission and are passionate about making it a reality by collaborating with others, embracing learning and innovation, and delivering results.

CARE’s Expectation

At CARE, we value diversely talented people who can bring different experiences and perspectives to our organization. We know that not all applicants will have every skill and qualification. We encourage everyone who meets the minimum required qualifications to apply.

A candidate having one or more of the preferred qualifications will strengthen an application. But, even if you are earlier in your career or followed a non-traditional educational or professional path, we hope you will consider a career at CARE.

Description of the Position

The Senior Project Manager will lead project management for CARE’s Global Supply Chain Transformation portfolio, which seeks to drive a transformation of CARE’s supply chain processes enabled by the right technology, data, organization, and skills. Reporting to the Supply Chain Transformation Senior Director, who provides the strategic vision for the transformation, this role is accountable for achieving it through expert project management.

This role involves coordinating the work of a large, diverse set of stakeholders and managing direct reports.

This role provides project management for a complex portfolio encompassing multiple programs and projects, ensuring their alignment with CA RE’s Project Delivery Lifecycle methodology. This role can be based wherever CARE is registered.

Major Duties

Planning and Implementation of the Project

Develop plans that have defined scope, objectives, governance, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements.
Manage and prioritise project implementation & delivery in accordance with the established plan(s).
Identify and share resource and budget challenges to ensure project teams have the necessary skills and capacity to meet project requirements.
Proactively address potential roadblocks and challenges to minimize impact on project success.
Serve as a key operational enabler and strategic support to the Supply Chain Transformation Senior Director, proactively addressing team issues, developing resourcing requirements for new projects, and identifying potential roadblocks to ensure smooth portfolio delivery.

Management, Governance, and Reporting of the Project

Drive the portfolio to a regular beat: monitor workstream activity, manage adherence to plan, and help team members resolve obstacles to delivery.
Provide regular status reports on the plan, finances, resources, risks, and issues in line with the guidelines set out by the

The Revolutionary team

Proactively identify/manage project risks and issues.
Support the Supply Chain Transformation Senior Director in managing the portfolio governance process, including the Supply Chain Transformation SteerCo, with required stakeholders.

Involvement of Stakeholders

Establish strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring their needs are understood and expectations are managed throughout the project delivery lifecycle.
Communicate changes to scope or plans to stakeholders and assess their potential impact on the project’s overall objectives.
Work in close collaboration with the Senior Global Change Manager to ensure change management plans are incorporated and aligned to the overall programme plan.
Organize and lead regular project check-ins with various audiences, including weekly project team meetings, monthly core team meetings, and broader sessions with stakeholders.
Contribute towards the broader promotion of project management.
Be an active member of Transformation’s Project and Change Management group.
Help improve project management aspects within CARE’s Project Delivery Lifecycle and share examples of best practices.
Be part of a group that helps deliver Project Delivery Lifecycle training to new project managers within Transformation and staff outside of Transformation.
Mentor and develop others, fostering their skill sets and career growth.

The Needed Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Proven track record (6-8 years) of successfully managing complex projects from initiation to completion.
Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams.
Proficiency in project management software tools and methodologies.
Developed organizational awareness and ability to understand any sensitivities within a complex multi-stakeholder structure.
Solid understanding of risk management and change management.

The Sought Qualifications

Master’s degree, or equivalent, with broad organizational experience
PMP certification
Business analysis/requirements gathering knowledge.
International experience and understanding of challenges facing the humanitarian and development sector.

There are individuals who may use CARE’s name and trademark in emails and on websites to solicit fees from interested job-seekers. Examples of these fees include placement fees and immigration processing fees. CARE does not use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates any up-front fee. Occasionally, CARE uses recruiting or placement agencies to help us identify candidates for specific CARE positions.

If a legitimate recruiting or placement agency contacts you, there should be no charge to you. If you suspect that you have been a victim of fraud from someone purporting to be CARE, please contact us at legal@care.org. Please do not email legal@care.org to apply for this position. Instead, click “apply now” below in order to submit your interest.

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CARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

CARE International is Recruiting a Senior Project Manager in the United States

CARE International and Senior Project Manager in the USA