KMODL Project Manager

Job Description

• Serve as the main point of contact and project manager for a portfolio of projects, including USAID contracts and CMS Organizational Development Support initiatives • Coordinate between project teams, home office, and clients to promote operational efficiency and adherence to organizational best practices • Ensure all activities and operations maintain compliance with contractual and governmental regulations, such as FAR/AIDAR, IT security and accessibility rules, and local laws • Actively engage in problem-solving, risk identification, and risk mitigation during project implementation • Support recruiting, onboarding and staffing activities to ensure project resourcing needs are met • Facilitate communication and collaboration between clients, staff, consultants, and subcontractors • Monitor and manage project budgets, resources, timekeeping compliance, and client financial reporting in collaboration with the Finance unit and project teams • Coordinate inputs across teams for contract reporting requirements (financial and narrative) • Coordinate project activities, such as the design and delivery of customized organizational development interventions, including facilitated sessions, coaching, and leadership development programs • Ensure all deliverables, including intervention plans, agendas, and course materials, are of high quality and meet client requirements • Monitor the preparation and submission of evaluation reports at the end key milestones such as organizational development engagements and training sessions • Contribute to development of project deliverables, including work plans or service requests as applicable, and ensure quality assurance/editing on documents and reports prior to submission • Promote team awareness of Bixal policies and ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems and project management procedures • Provide inputs and recommendations to develop, refine, and improve global systems and processes, in coordination with other Bixal units (i.e., Finance, People & Culture, Operations, Security, etc.) • Support new business initiatives by reviewing draft proposals, writing inputs for technical or management sections, and coordinating with pricing teams to develop proposal budgets • Perform other responsibilities as assigned • Participate in client events and forums to positively represent the organization and develop and maintain relationships with the industry. • As appropriate, play an active role in new client acquisition by supporting business development initiatives to enhance and grow Bixal's business in each of the areas that it works.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Political Science, Economics, Industrial Psychology, Education, or a related subject; Master's degree preferred • Minimum of 10+ years of relevant professional work experience, including demonstrated experience managing large-scale USAID contracts and organizational development initiatives • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent credential required • Strong financial management skills, including proficiency in Excel and experience in developing and managing budgets for USAID/USG contracts • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including expert cross-cultural communication skills • Proven track record of proactive risk management and mitigation • Deep knowledge of USG/donor contracting practices and regulations, with USAID experience preferred • Familiarity with organizational development, coaching, and leadership development best practices • Willingness and ability to travel overseas for short-term assignments, such as country office set-up and close-out, up to 15% of the time • A commitment to contributing to a diverse and inclusive work environment

Benefits

• Competitive base salary • Flex hours • Work from home flexibility • 401K with matching incentive • Parental Leave • Medical/dental/vision benefits • Flex Spending Account • Company provided short-term disability • Company provided life insurance • Commuter benefits • Generous PTO • 11 Paid holidays • Professional development opportunities • New business referral bonus