Manager, Project Delivery, CATALYZE

Manager, Project Delivery, CATALYZEAbout Palladium:Palladium is a global company working to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe; broaden access to health, water, power, and infrastructure; build enduring, sustainable, and transformative institutions and market systems to address global challenges; and conserve the natural world. We operate in over 90 countries and have a workforce of 4,000 talented, motivated, and diverse staff of all religions, races, languages, and gender identities.This Opportunity:CATALYZE is a $250 million 8-year program, designed to mobilize $2 billion in private capital, especially to underfinanced social sectors (such as education) and higher risk countries (especially low-income and post-conflict countries) around the globe, complemented by a cross-cutting inclusion of gender-lens investing. CATALYZE serves as a "platform of platforms" that provides services to many missions and bureaus that "buy in" to tap the CATALYZE investment and pay-for-results project management expertise.Palladium is seeking a Manager, Project Delivery, to support the CATALYZE project. The Manager, Project Delivery, plays a key role in leading day-to-day management activities of the project team, harmonizing technical goals and compliance with our client agreements, regulations, and internal policies. This role also typically supervises one or more Associate(s), Project Delivery, ensuring their training in project management duties and best practices, while also promoting their development and growth into future managers, project delivery or functional roles.Location:The position is based in Palladium's Washington D.C. office.You and Your Career:If you are a problem-solver, collaborator, and doer, and you have expertise in project management, financial management, or project compliance, we are interested in hearing from you. We pride ourselves on giving you the freedom, resources, and guidance to chart a fulfilling career!Reporting and Supervision:The role reports to the Project Director. For multiple projects, the role has dual reporting requirements to the various relevant Project Directors. Reporting requirements include:Attendance at all regular management team meetingsProvision of regular updates to the line manager, including updates on Key Result Areas (KRAs) and any other material matters and/or areas of concernMonthly submission of financials and forecasts, and contributions to Practice and corporate reportingOther reporting as requested by the line managerPrimary Duties and Responsibilities:Project ManagementPlan and manage project start-up and closeout, supporting in-country corporate registration as neededServe as the project's primary liaison with corporate services, Senior Managers, Project Delivery, and Compliance and Project Excellence HubPrepare and maintain project specific components of the project management manualIn collaboration with the Compliance and Project Excellence Hub and corporate services, provide training and guidance to project staff on, and ensure compliance with, company policies and client rules and regulationsEstablish project offices and office infrastructure; facilitate field office leasesParticipate in the development, implementation, and monitoring of project work plans, tracking project deliverables and monitoring project delivery against spending forecastsSupport development and presentation of internal and external reportingEnsure project issues and risks are logged, reported on, managed and mitigatedIn collaboration with Risk Management, conduct spot checks on processes and internal controls including asset management proceduresEnsure all corrective actions for assigned projects are implemented and report back to confirm their completion via the risk registerServe as a point of contact with service providers and address contractual matters as requiredSupport development of project subcontractor, grant management, and procurement procedures compliant with internal and client's rules and regulationsReport monthly on the status of partner budgets/invoicing and grantsManage planning and coordination of inputs from the company's security team as neededContribute to technical assistance through reviews, engaging in work planning and discussions with the field team, etc.Contract and Client Relationship ManagementMonitor and maintain compliance with head/prime contractsLiaise with C&C to communicate with contracting and agreement officers or other client representativesMonitor and report on overall progress against agreed targets, milestones, outputs and activitiesDevelop, manage and support contract amendments as requiredLiaise with and respond to requests from clients in conjunction with the project's directorSupport project advocacy with internal and external stakeholdersFinancial ManagementEnsure company policies for financial management are implemented and compliant with the client's rules and regulationsEnsure that project levels of delegated authority issued are in accordance with Palladium's Expenditure Approval and Signature Authority Policy and GuidelinesCollaborating with Financial Management establish project charge codesIn collaboration with Treasury, facilitate project bank accounts set-up with appropriate company and project signatoriesEnsure the project financial calendar is adhered toLeads monitoring budget progress against forecastReview monthly Funds Transfer Requests (FTRs)Review cashbooks / field vouchersServe as a coordinator for service providers and approve work orders and invoicesMonitor, reconcile and report expense advances monthlySupport the external audit process as neededHuman Resource Management and RecruitmentOversee project human resource planning, recruitment, contracting, with field teamsMaintain project data on relevant HR systems for short-term and long-term staff and consultantsLead the mobilisation and demobilisation of all international staffServe as primary supervisor to one or more Associate(s), Project Delivery, or Senior Associate(s), Project DeliveryEngage in employee onboarding and trainingActively monitor, review, correct, and provide feedback on all supervisee's work productsTake a proactive role in staff developmentBusiness Development / OtherContribute to company growth by ensuring assigned projects are managed wellParticipate in capture planningProvide input and support business development of the company as requiredComplete other duties as assignedKey Competencies Required:Works with respect and dignity for all colleaguesFormal Project Management training and expertise is helpfulExcellent written and verbal communication skillsFinancial acumen and the ability to interpret and analyse financial reportsSound problem solving and decision-making skillsStrong management skills with ability to mentor, coach, lead, develop and evaluate staffAbility to travel and work in developing countries for extended periods of time if neededAdaptability to work with a low level of supervision and as a part of a team as neededProfessional Expertise/Competencies Preferred:Experience working in the international development sectorPrior experience with USAID contracts and cooperative agreements is helpfulExcellent English language communication skills and fluency in international languageEquity, Diversity & Inclusion

- Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice.Safeguarding

- We define Safeguarding as "the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm". We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.

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