Senior Project Manager

Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) is a USregistered nonprofit that operates globally to rebuild depleted fish stocks and reduce the environmental and social impacts of fishing and fish farming. The organization works by engaging fishery stakeholders and seafood businesses throughout the supply chain to promote the sustainable production of seafood. We believe that everyone should have access to seafood that is produced sustainably.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Manager.

The Senior Project Manager (SPM) plays a pivotal role in orchestrating the planning execution and evaluation of a diverse range of complex projects. They establish and refine management systems tools and project management standards across the organization. Initially focusing on a growing portfolio of development agencies and government grants the SPM oversees project lifecycles from concept design to completion. Reporting to the COO they collaborate closely with colleagues to ensure the seamless design and implementation of projects serving as the primary liaison with project sponsors and external funders throughout.

1) Key Job Responsibilities:

Project Management:

• Collaborate with sponsors and stakeholders to define project scope objectives deliverables resource needs budgets timelines and team responsibilities.

• Guide project teams steer meetings monitor timelines and optimize resource allocation.

• Communicate expectations clearly to team members and uphold accountability for deliverables.

• Maintain comprehensive and uptodate project documentation ensuring proper archiving upon project completion.

• Source contract and oversee internal and external resources ensuring seamless integration into project teams.

• Manage contract terms and renewals as necessary.

• Resolve technical and operational issues as required.

• Plan and lead status review meetings which may include internal team members and external stakeholders.

Process Leadership and Facilitation:

• Spearhead the design implementation and refinement of processes and facilitation techniques aligned with organizational priorities.

• Identify new and harness existing technology tools to drive innovation and achieve strategic objectives.

• Mentor other project managers and leads while collaborating with crossfunctional stakeholders.

Conceptual Leadership for Project Development:

• Translate complex concepts into actionable plans that advance longterm strategic goals.

• Define project design parameters content requirements and success metrics to guide multiyear initiatives from inception to fruition.

• Provide leadership in content development for strategic projects.

2) Essential Qualifications and Skills:

• Five plus years cumulative experience in project management including leading multidisciplinary teams managing budgets driving process improvements and implementing grants.

• Proficiency in managing and tracking multiple projects concurrently often with overlapping deadlines.

• Ability to seamlessly transition between individual and teambased work with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong communication skills across presentations written documents and interpersonal interactions fostering collaboration team cohesion and accountability.

• Welldeveloped organizational strategic planning analytical and problemsolving abilities coupled with initiative and sound judgment.

• Proficiency in facilitating meetings particularly at senior management and stakeholder levels to ensure alignment and progress.

• Capability to present complex data effectively and adapt communication to diverse audiences.

• Comfort and proficiency in remote work environments including strong knowledge of productivity software and platforms.

• Flexibility to accommodate interactions with globally dispersed colleagues and stakeholders.

• Fluency in written and spoken English with excellent negotiation skills for engaging with sponsors donors partners and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

• Travel Required: Yes approximately 1024 days per year; 23 trip per year (typically w/in US or to SE Asia or W. Europe)

Additional/Desirable Qualifications and Skills:

• Certification such as CAPM or PMP.

• Experience working with development agencies like the Global Environment Facility and the World Bank.

• Fluency in written or spoken Spanish or Bahasa languages.