Program Manager, Francophone, SCM

　　Location * Remote - USA

　　Job Level Mid-Level

　　Time Type Full time

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　　Chemonics seeks a Program Manager, Francophone to join its Supply Chain Management (SCM) unit. The program manager is responsible for management, delegation, and execution of day-to-day project tasks, including staff management, as well as engagement in new business and technical practices. The role involves concurrently managing project(s) of modest complexity together with roles in new business. The program manager will collaborate with other Project Management Unit (PMU) and team members and support and monitor completion of tasks related to aspects of project management, performance, and compliance. Ensures adherence with company policies, applicable laws and regulations, and project requirements. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world!

　　Responsibilities include:

　　Project Management

　　Manages day-to-day support to one or more project teams and client, including communicating and assisting with project-office requests and overseeing adherence to project requirements, government regulations, and Chemonics policies

　　Supports project office requests and ensure tasks are complete in areas compliance (including procurement and grants); finance and administration; personnel and HR; and administration and logistics

　　Oversees financial aspects of the project’s contract or agreement by reviewing monthly invoices for accuracy and compliance; responsible for tracking expenditures against budget and total obligated funds, coordinating development and monitoring of annual corporate budget, and regular forecasting of expenditures for Chemonics and client

　　Identifies issues or potential risks, including project performance, financial, and compliance, and supports plans and strategies to address those risks, communicating, when appropriate, with the director and/or senior vice president; appropriately consults with support units on corporate-office and project-office matters to help make informed decisions and provides solutions

　　Responsible for reviewing and determining causes of variances in expenditures against forecasts and budgets and ensuring client is informed as appropriate

　　Liaises with project subaward partners/and or subcontractor, manages subaward/and or subcontract issues, budgets, and invoice reviews, and reviews deliverables in coordination with project team to ensure they meet technical and quality standards

　　Supports recruitment of long- and short-term project personnel in accordance with Chemonics’ policy

　　Conducts periodic project office visits to monitor and support project operations and implementation, including conducting training, conducting or responding to audits, providing input to work planning, conducting technical research, and performing other relevant tasks

　　Reviews and provides comments on project technical work and project reports

　　May contribute dedicated time to other workstreams and functions to achieve BU goals, including new business, operations, and technical practice contributions

　　Technical

　　Actively engage in technical practice of relevance to areas of interest or focus, sharing information and best practices learned with the company, including connecting the practice and project in support of enhanced project performance and technical leadership goals of the practice

　　Promote Chemonics by attending external events, networking with clients and counterparts; articulating a solid understanding of Chemonics’ past and present portfolio; effectively representing the company’s history, values, and standards; and identifying and developing new business leads

　　New Business Development

　　Support new business efforts, including lead development and capture; serve in line roles of increasing complexity and leadership (e.g., proposal coordinator, expatriate/local recruiter, personnel/management/organizational capacity section writer, subs liaison, cost preparer, and technical writer).

　　Management and Leadership

　　Supervise, mentor, develop, and evaluate assigned staff; provide regular performance feedback and the time and opportunity to grow professionally

　　Perform all tasks and responsibilities demonstrating behaviors consistent with Chemonics’ values and competencies appropriate for the position

　　Perform other duties as required

　　Supervises, mentors, trains, develops, and evaluates assigned staff; provides regular performance feedback and the time and opportunity to grow professionally

　　Ensures continual learning by participating in internal and external training events to build core competencies for project management in line with donor regulations and Chemonics corporate standards; disseminates knowledge across team to promote team learning and growth

　　Performs all tasks and responsibilities demonstrating behaviors consistent with Chemonics’ values and competencies appropriate for the position

　　Performs other duties as required

　　May serve in the acting director capacity for a period of time as required

　　Qualifications:

　　Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; Master’s degree preferred

　　Minimum 3 years of relevant project management experience

　　Experience supervising or mentoring employees preferred

　　Thorough understanding of donor/client requirements and how to apply them to project management

　　Demonstrated critical project management skills, including budget management, contractual and procurement compliance, client relations and knowledge of client, and personnel management

　　Demonstrated experience working on one or more projects while simultaneously providing support to proposals

　　Demonstrated experience providing regional financial and/or compliance support on a project management team

　　Demonstrated experience following standard practices and procedures, receiving general instruction on work progress, and making significant contribution to end results

　　Works independently and as part of a team

　　Demonstrated resourcefulness in problem solving and initiative to learn new skills

　　Demonstrated leadership, versatility and integrity

　　Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and word processing abilities

　　Language proficiency in French required (speaking and writing)

　　Previous experience working in international development and/or living or conducting work in developing countries preferred

　　Willingness to travel up to 8 weeks per year

　　Applications Instructions:

　　Apply through our Career Center by January 31, 2024. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

　　Chemonics is an Equal Opportunity EmployerChemonics is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

　　Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination ProvisionChemonics will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by Chemonics, or (c) consistent with Chemonics legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

　　The Salary Range for this position is expected to be: $68,560 - $85,700.

　　An employee’s pay position will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs.

　　Overtime exemption status may change due to state regulatory requirements.

　　We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, ESOP, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible to US based employees. Please visit https://chemonics.com/life-at-chemonics/our-benefits/ to find out more about the benefits this position is eligible for.