Program Project Manager

**OFFICE LOCATION**:
This position is available internationally.

**WHO WE ARE**:
The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world’s toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

**WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER**:
The Program Project Manager will work as part of the Organizational Strategies team within the People Team Business Unit. They will be responsible for using proven team management approaches to support high priority, large, complex conservation project teams in project planning and implementation by utilizing a Conservation Guidebook for Project Management, working closely with our Chief Conservation Office and utilizing the Highly Effective Teams® approach for projects. The Program Project Manager will support global strategy leadership and work with high priority client teams to establish project goals and success factors and develop project plans, budgets, metrics and schedules with input and buy-in from key stakeholders and team members. They will serve as a technical resource to coach clients to critically assess project scope and objectives, ensuring all risks and dependencies are addressed in the project plan in order to deliver successful project results that support the fulfillment of the objectives. They will support clients to define roles and responsibilities, engage team members, and lead the project teams to successfully achieve identified goals in the most cost-effective and time-saving manner possible.

The Program Project Manager will build into project plans go/no-go decisions at all project decision points from the Project Lead or Sponsor. After the initial set up and structuring of the client team’s strategy or project, the Program Project Manager II may help the client team identify and onboard a long-term Project Manager or short-term Acting Project manager, allowing the Program Project Manager II to move on to working with a pipeline of high priority teams needing upfront structuring and planning coaching and support. As needed and available, at times the Program Project Manager II may re-engage with clients for whom they helped set up team strategy and project structures in order to support risk management, issue resolution, and conflict management, and collaboratively solve complex problems. At times they may perform short-term Acting Project Manager roles if the strategic importance of the work demands the high level of project management expertise possessed by the Program Project Manager II. They will travel occasionally, working long and flexible hours as needed. Their work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain.

**WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU**:
Are you looking for work you can believe in? At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of Work that You Can Believe in where you can feel like you are making a difference every day. We’re looking for someone with strong project management experience in leading a diverse, multi-disciplinary teams.

**WHAT YOU'LL BRING**:

- Bachelor’s degree and 7 years related experience or equivalent combination;
- 5 years of project management experience or 3 years acting as a project lead;
- Completed coursework or other training on project management principles;
- Direct experience working on and experience consulting on managing and tracking multiple projects and experience managing and implementing complex processes.
- Experience managing project teams and working with cross-functional staff
- Experience managing scheduling and logístical aspects of medium to large projects that range from short to long term; and directly using and consulting on project management techniques and tools.
- Experience working with a highly matrixed, decentralized and collaborative organization.
- Experience meeting time sensitive deadlines.
- Experience training staff on how to effectively engage with internal and external parties.
- DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS- Credentialed certification in Highly Effective Teams® (HET) or Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent program;
- Ability to use project management software (e.g., Smartsheet) or the ability to quickly learn new software;
- Critical analytical thinking and excellent English writing skills;
- Strong communication and presentation skills;
- Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to negotiate, influence, and persuade;
- Ability to write and speak in a language other than English, such as S