Program Strategy Manager, Conservation Data
The Nature Conservancy
Operations
Earth · Arlington, VA, USA
USD 83,700-125,700 / year
This is a 2-year termed position.
What We Can Achieve Together:
The Program Strategy Manager, Conservation Data will be responsible for using proven team management approaches to support the global Conservation Data Team. They will set up for success, structure, staff, and plan organizational initiatives or projects led by the Conservation Data Team.
The Program Strategy Manager, Conservation Data is a member of the leadership team of the Conservation Data Team in the Chief Conservation Office. The Conservation Data Team in the Chief Conservation Office helps advance TNC’s collective impact by helping executives, leaders of portfolios, and teams generate and use evidence for adaptive management and reporting.
We’re Looking for You:
The Program Strategy Manager, Conservation Data works with the Conservation Data Team to establish goals and success factors and develop organizational initiative and 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 the Global Director of the Conservation Data Team and its Directors 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 the Directors to define roles and responsibilities, recruit, and lead the project teams to successfully achieve identified goals in the most cost-effective and time-saving manner possible. They will build into project plans go/no-go decisions at all project decision points from the Project Lead or Sponsor. They will support adaptive management of the initiatives, including running quarterly and annual reviews. They will support risk management, issue resolution, and conflict management, and collaboratively solve complex problems. They will act as a master resource to other staff and project managers to provide project management guidance, coaching, training, and expertise. They will manage and report on grants, as well as support scoping and development of new proposals, initiatives, and special projects.
Be an expert consultant in the organization’s project management method and bring that expertise to a global team leading organization-wide initiatives, in partnership with other teams in the organization.
Act independently and in supervisor’s stead, as needed; exercise independent judgment to identify and solve problems;
Coordinate the work of global team leading organizational-wide initiatives towards a desired outcome;
Demonstrate sensitivity in handling confidential information;
Develop and implement project management excellence to ensure the goals of the global team’s strategy, initiatives and projects are achieved;
Support the global director in ensuring commitments, Conservancy policies and procedures, financial standards, and legal requirements are met and managed for compliance; decisions may bind the organization financially or legally;
Support the global director to manage program, project, and grant budgets and assist with budget development related to strategic projects;
Coach directors and team members to manage and implement multiple complex projects, including managing project teams, setting deadlines, and ensuring accountability;
Manage team and project adaptive management processes, including quarterly reviews and annual reviews;
Manage and report on grants to funders and stakeholders;
May manage or participate in complex negotiations;
Travel occasionally, working long and flexible hours as needed;
Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain;
Work is diversified and may not always fall under established practices and guidelines; and
Work within scope of program’s strategic goals.
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, managing and implementing complex processes time management.
Experience with learning, adaptive management, and human-centered approaches;
Experience managing project teams and working with cross-functional staff
Experience managing scheduling and logistical 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
Experience supporting strategic initiatives and organizational change management, especially related to data, business intelligence, and data-drive portfolio management;
Credentialed certification in Highly Effective Teams® (HET) or Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent program
Ability to use project management software (e.g., Microsoft Teams Planner) 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 Spanish, Portuguese, French or Chinese, highly desirable.
Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experiences;
NGO experience
Ability to acquire quick fluency in the client’s global strategy or Business Unit strategy
Familiarity and knowledge related to business, governmental, and/or environmental policy and practices pertaining to the global strategy or Business Unit area of focus.
Experience influencing without authority or supervising staff, interns and/or volunteers;
Ability to develop and drive new ideas and approaches.
Proficiency in interpreting guidelines and manipulating, analyzing, and interpreting data;
Successful experience implementing strategic program goals.
Salary Information:
This position may be based in any country where TNC has an established entity, taking into consideration legal restrictions, such as non-national ratios and immigration processing times. For U.S. based applicants only, the starting pay range for this position is generally within the range of $83,700 - $125,700 for annual base salary and is based on location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. For all other applicants, pay ranges will be in local currency, the pay range will be based on the local labor market, and not tied to the above pay range. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment and used to determine your actual pay range. Additionally, for all applicants, actual pay will fall within a range based on a variety of factors including, for example, the candidate’s qualifications, specific skills, and experience. This role is not eligible for VISA assistance or relocation assistance into countries where we are a registered entity.
This job posting is subject to abrupt closure due to extremely high applicant volume. Our strong recommendation is for you to apply as soon as possible upon seeing the posting.
Who We Are:
The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.
One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique experience. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and stay for the people.”
What We Bring:
Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!
TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.
We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.
Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.
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The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.
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