Project Lead

Position Summary:

The Project Lead will support the US Dept of State and additional funders, including the Threat Reduction Mission Area, and other projects as assigned. Using project management best practices, the Project Lead develops and manages the technical, financial, and administrative aspects of a non-complex or small portfolio to ensure they are administered and implemented in a manner consistent with CRDF Global and funder objectives. Panamanian work authorization is required.

Major Responsibilities:

• Plans and executes projects using project management best practices for scope of work development, deliverable management, schedule management, risk management, change management, monitoring and evaluation, and identification and resolution of issues and lessons learned.

• Develops and manages project budgets; coordinates with pricing and functional teams to price budgets, conducts labor and other direct cost forecasting, and leads financial risk and change management processes.

• Manages customer, technical experts, and international stakeholder relationships and networks on behalf of the program.

• Leads technical and financial reporting of projects to meet the stated project, program, and agreement objectives.

• Engages in broader growth strategy by contributing to concept development, capture, and partner / SME engagement, as part of the Mission's pipeline-building efforts.

• Responsible for subject matter expert relationship management on a strategic level.

• Represents program or projects at external events.

• Supports other programs and staff, as required.

• Travels internationally as appropriate (0-25%).

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Professional fluency in English.

• Panamanian work authorization is required.

• 3+ years experience managing projects with components including any of the following: international workshops, trainings, conferences, study tours, fellowships, webinars/remote training, or similar capacity-building efforts.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field. PMP certification preferred.

• Previous experience supporting U.S. Government clients, particularly the U.S. Department of State (DOS), preferred.

• Demonstrates strong customer relationship management, communication, diplomatic, and negotiating skills and good judgment.

• Excellent organizational skills, ability to meet deadlines.

• Familiarity with other countries and cultures, ability to work within matrixed global team.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and ability to work with more advanced software, such as Microsoft Project is preferred.

Cultural Requirements:

• Trust: Operates with the highest standards of ethics and integrity, is accountable for performance, and is a reliable team member

• Teamwork: Treats all people with respect, works collaboratively, and is flexible and adaptable to change

• Communication: Seeks shared understandings, actively listens, respects diverse perspectives, and shares information openly.

CRDF Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) CRDF Global provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disabled status.

CRDF Global offers a competitive salary and benefits package.