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The Nature Conservancy

Program Director, Portfolio Management 55720-KY

The Nature Conservancy, Lexington, Kentucky, us, 40598


Location field must contain 'city, state' or a zip code to perform a radius search (e.g., Denver, CO or 46122). City and state must be separated by a comma followed by a space (e.g., Houston, TX).The Nature Conservancy Program Director, Portfolio Management 55720-KY Lexington, Kentucky Apply Now

OFFICE LOCATION

Arlington, Virginia, USA. This is a virtual position that is flexible within the Americas where TNC has an established entity. This position is not eligible for relocation, visa, or immigration assistance.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.WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER

TNC spends up to $1B every year in its effort to advance its mission of conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. The Program Director is a member of the Conservation Impact System Team in the Chief Conservation Office (CCO). They report to the Managing Director of Portfolio Management and will be responsible for the implementation of Portfolio Management, supporting the organization in its evaluation of strategies, conservation prioritization and de-prioritization decisions, and resource allocation decisions.RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

Guide and facilitate the portfolio review process for TNC, setting minimum standards for business units across the organization.Organize, synthesize, and present Portfolio Management process, results, learnings, and risks to TNC executive leadership.Develop and rollout frameworks that assist leadership and conservation teams with evaluating progress, conservation prioritization decisions, and resource allocation decisions.Be the primary partner to Development and Finance to ensure that the outputs of Portfolio Management are impacting the organization's resourcing.Employ change management best practices to ensure Portfolio Management is driving organizational change.Lead business requirements for internal information technology systems that support measuring performance.Track learning and feedback as the function continues to test frameworks/approaches.WHAT YOU'LL BRING

BA/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.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working in a flat team structure and successfully collaborating with peers.Self-starter with ability to generate work plans with limited support.Experience in utilizing a data-driven decision-making process for resource allocation.WHAT WE BRING

TNC offers competitive and comprehensive benefits packages tailored to the individual countries where we work, including health care benefits, retirement benefits, parental leave, and paid time off.SALARY INFORMATION

This position may be based anywhere in the Americas where TNC has an established entity. For U.S. based applicants only, the starting pay range for this position is generally within the range of $120,000 - $130,000 for annual base salary.APPLY NOW

To apply for job ID 55720, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ by 11:59 PM EST on October 25, 2024.The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and culture.

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