Project Manager I

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

The Project Manager role is responsible for the management of one or more small to medium-sized, moderately complex projects . The Project Manager will also act as a partnering facilitator, helping subject matter experts build on their strengths.

RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT :

Develops and maintains productive working relationships with business owners, project sponsors, vendors and key clients.

Manages and facilitates dialogues, meetings and working groups as may be assigned.

PROJECT PLANNING :

Develops, and continually updates, project plans and schedules.

Develops product breakdown structures. Identifies project dependencies prior to the start of the project.

Works with the Business Analysts and the client to define/refine the project scope.

Facilitates the gathering of information required to estimate project cost, resources, time and deliverables.

Prepares all project management baseline products. Ensures that the project outcome reflects the goals of the client.

CONFLICTS/PROBLEMS :

Negotiates conflicts and resolves issues that arise.

Acts as a mediator between stakeholders and team members.

Resolves any issues and solves problems throughout the project life cycle.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT :

Determines staffing requirements and forms project teams.

Develops budget requests for resources.

Works with resource managers in order to effectively align resources across projects.

Provides work direction and leadership to assigned projects, including scheduling, assignment of work and review of project efforts.

Evaluates project performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions

PROCUREMENT PLANNING : Assists with identifying which resources need to be procured outside the organization. Describes technical or other issues that need to be considered and assists in the development of Statement of Work (SOWs).

VENDOR PERFORMANCE :

Recommends if external consultants or contractors will be required to complete project plan.

Participates and recommends on Recruitment appropriate staffing resources.

Provides advice and counsel to the vendor relationship decision-making and contract development processes.

Evaluates service provider performance

BUDGET (if applicable on the project):

Estimates costs associated with a project including physical, financial and human capital costs.

Develops a detailed cost baseline from cost estimations.

Refines project cost estimates and confirms funding sources.

Monitors and controls the actual cost of a project versus the budget.

Reviews bills and evaluates factors that may potentially cause cost changes.

Conducts in-depth root cause analysis of project budget discrepancies.

STANDARDS, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES :

Contributes to the development of new quality metrics.

COMMUNICATIONS :

Develops a communication plan to convey project scope, goals, milestones, budget, risk, status, change requests and critical issues to the client and project team.

Assesses the effectiveness of the interaction and communication with the client and project team.

COACHING/MENTORING : Coaches or mentors less experienced personnel.

Assist FD&C and the rest of GFS leadership in various assignments, tasks and projects as may be assigned.

Attend and participate in meetings, conferences, workshops, etc.

Attend and participate in chapel services, daily and group devotions Promote World Vision’s values through example and hold others accountable for the same across the team Perform all other duties that may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Typically requires 3-5 years of relevant work experience in project management or business analytics.

One or more years of team leadership experience and knowledge of project management (advantage)

Has substantial and successful experience working in a multi-cultural, geographically dispersed work environment and is able to work with several functional managers or stakeholders

Bachelor’s degree in related field, specialized training or equivalent work experience.

Good-to-have:

Able to work with several functional managers or stakeholders and is able to effectively communicate with all levels in the organization (verbally and in writing)

Demonstrated ability to think independently and critically, self-learn and self-manage, and perform detailed and complex problem solving. Has the confidence and competence to identify problems and recommend solutions and best practices.

Has very strong analytical, problem-solving, multi-tasking and organizational skills.

Excellent ability to prioritise and to allocate time and resources effectively

Results-orientated work approach and ability to escalate effectively, if required

Ability to work independently and willingness to take ownership/make decisions within area of responsibility.

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

The Project Manager role is responsible for the management of one or more small to medium-sized, moderately complex projects . The Project Manager will also act as a partnering facilitator, helping subject matter experts build on their strengths.

RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT :

• Develops and maintains productive working relationships with business owners, project sponsors, vendors and key clients.

• Manages and facilitates dialogues, meetings and working groups as may be assigned.

PROJECT PLANNING :

• Develops, and continually updates, project plans and schedules.

• Develops product breakdown structures. Identifies project dependencies prior to the start of the project.

• Works with the Business Analysts and the client to define/refine the project scope.

• Facilitates the gathering of information required to estimate project cost, resources, time and deliverables.

• Prepares all project management baseline products. Ensures that the project outcome reflects the goals of the client.

CONFLICTS/PROBLEMS :

• Negotiates conflicts and resolves issues that arise.

• Acts as a mediator between stakeholders and team members.

• Resolves any issues and solves problems throughout the project life cycle.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT :

• Determines staffing requirements and forms project teams.

• Develops budget requests for resources.

• Works with resource managers in order to effectively align resources across projects.

• Provides work direction and leadership to assigned projects, including scheduling, assignment of work and review of project efforts.

• Evaluates project performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions

PROCUREMENT PLANNING : Assists with identifying which resources need to be procured outside the organization. Describes technical or other issues that need to be considered and assists in the development of Statement of Work (SOWs).

VENDOR PERFORMANCE :

• Recommends if external consultants or contractors will be required to complete project plan.

• Participates and recommends on Recruitment appropriate staffing resources.

• Provides advice and counsel to the vendor relationship decision-making and contract development processes.

• Evaluates service provider performance

BUDGET (if applicable on the project):

• Estimates costs associated with a project including physical, financial and human capital costs.

• Develops a detailed cost baseline from cost estimations.

• Refines project cost estimates and confirms funding sources.

• Monitors and controls the actual cost of a project versus the budget.

• Reviews bills and evaluates factors that may potentially cause cost changes.

• Conducts in-depth root cause analysis of project budget discrepancies.

STANDARDS, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES :

• Utilizes established project standards, procedures.

• Contributes to the development of new quality metrics.

COMMUNICATIONS :

• Develops a communication plan to convey project scope, goals, milestones, budget, risk, status, change requests and critical issues to the client and project team.

• Assesses the effectiveness of the interaction and communication with the client and project team.

COACHING/MENTORING : Coaches or mentors less experienced personnel.

Assist FD&C and the rest of GFS leadership in various assignments, tasks and projects as may be assigned.

Attend and participate in meetings, conferences, workshops, etc.

Attend and participate in chapel services, daily and group devotions Promote World Vision’s values through example and hold others accountable for the same across the team Perform all other duties that may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Typically requires 3-5 years of relevant work experience in project management or business analytics.

• One or more years of team leadership experience and knowledge of project management (advantage)

• Has substantial and successful experience working in a multi-cultural, geographically dispersed work environment and is able to work with several functional managers or stakeholders

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, specialized training or equivalent work experience.

Good-to-have:

• Able to work with several functional managers or stakeholders and is able to effectively communicate with all levels in the organization (verbally and in writing)

• Demonstrated ability to think independently and critically, self-learn and self-manage, and perform detailed and complex problem solving. Has the confidence and competence to identify problems and recommend solutions and best practices.

• Has very strong analytical, problem-solving, multi-tasking and organizational skills.

• Excellent ability to prioritise and to allocate time and resources effectively

• Results-orientated work approach and ability to escalate effectively, if required

• Ability to work independently and willingness to take ownership/make decisions within area of responsibility.

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About Us

Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so.

As a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Our organisational culture reflects a 'Partnership' of World Vision offices in 100 countries and 33,000+ staff working towards one vision: life in its fullness for every child.

A career with World Vision is a God-given calling, and we believe that every staff member has been brought to World Vision for God’s purposes. Whether working from home, in an office, or with children and community members, we celebrate and embrace each staff member’s diverse background and talents – knowing that together, we can make a difference. Together, #WeAreWorldVision.

Each staff member brings their unique experience and God-given talents to the organisation – and in return World Vision provides employees a competitive 'Total Rewards' package tailored to the context in which they work.

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