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The Nature Conservancy

Program Director, Portfolio Management (55720-VT)

The Nature Conservancy, Montpelier, Vermont, us, 05604


The Nature Conservancy

Program Director, Portfolio Management (55720-VT)

Montpelier, Vermont

WHAT YOU'LL BRINGBA/BS degree in Business, Finance, Natural Resource Management or related areas of study and 10 years of related experience or equivalent combination in the conservation field and/or private sector environment such as management consulting or investment banking.Strong team player who can build relationships and work collaboratively across the organization, including with senior management and with TNC partners.Experience in resource allocation processes including budgeting, distribution of philanthropic funding or private sector investments.Experience in supporting the prioritization of complex bodies of work.Experience leading and managing complex projects and strategic initiatives in an unstructured environment.Project management experience and experience meeting deadlines and working with common project management tools (Smartsheet, Asana, Trello).Experience in positioning and making recommendations on complex decisions for organizational leaders.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience working in a flat team structure and successfully collaborating with peers.Self-starter with ability to generate work plans with limited support in line with the overall Conservation Impact System outcomes, goals, strategies, and plans.Experience in utilizing a data-driven decision-making process for resource allocation including distribution of budget resources, philanthropic funding or private sector investments.Experience in tracking performance of a portfolio of investments/grants/projects.Experience developing business plans or major strategy assessments, particularly with conservation forms of valuation, deal structuring, negotiations support, financial modeling and analysis, business planning.Ability to diagnose complex problems and identify solutions.Ability to connect systems and processes that support financial and impact tracking.Excellent communication skills, written, spoken and graphical.Knowledge of politics and society with respect to environmental and international affairs and politically savvy.Willingness to learn and develop expertise in new conservation strategies, economic drivers, management tools, and global affairs.Multi-lingual and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.WHAT WE BRINGSince 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 competitive and comprehensive benefits packages tailored to the individual countries where we work. These may include health care benefits, retirement benefits, parental leave, paid time off, life insurance, and disability coverage as well as an employee assistance program and other life and well-being benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.We're proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports the health and well-being of the people we employ.

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