Program Manager - Business Transformation

To apply, email your résumé to:
ciresumes@children.org

Reports to: Senior Director of Business Transformation

About Children International

Children International is a global nonprofit organization working to eradicate poverty around the world. At CI, we believe that ending poverty starts with children. Without help, children in poverty become adults in poverty. Our vision is to bring people together to put an end to that through programs focused on health, education, empowerment through life skills and job skills training, and ultimately, employment. Ours is a unique, long-term, customized approach that allows us to stay with our children for the first two decades of their lives. We’re in it for the long haul because we know that the 220,000 children, we support in 10 countries around the world deserve a fighting chance.

Children International’s work is made possible by generous and caring sponsors, donors, corporations, more than 4,000 dedicated volunteers and approximately 1,400 employees. To ensure our programs give children the best possible chance of breaking the poverty cycle, we are elevating our practices for growing our people talent worldwide. That’s where you come in.

POSITION SUMMARY

In this position, you will lead significant, enterprise-wide initiatives, beginning with the implementation of the Child Path Model, Children International’s theory of change supporting participants to become confident young adults with the mindset, skills and tools to reach their goals, become sustainably employed and positively influence their community.

You will oversee the development and execution of multiple projects and workstreams required to successfully implement the model globally. You will partner with global headquarters, Regional, and Agency leaders and functions accountable for multiple elements of the vision by integrating, aligning, and stewarding execution with effective change management support.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Leadership: Partner with Sponsors and business leads to implement the defined vision by coordinating all activities across business leads, project managers and teams for the duration of the project lifecycles.
  • Integration: Ensure development of project plans, monitor and integrate all workstreams and support Centers of Excellence to deliver change on scope, time, and budget.
  • Governance: Design and manage governance model. Maintain and facilitate clear and consistent communication, ensure all reporting and cadences of accountability are executed, and that stakeholder needs are met across the organization. Ensure tracking and reporting on the progress of the program, ensuring milestones and objectives are met.
  • Change Management: Collaborate with the Enterprise Change Manager and teams to complete change impact assessments and develop and execute change plans.
  • Center of Excellence: Ensure application of practical and effective program and project management tools and methodologies sufficient to deliver value, remain adaptive, and continuously improve. Foster accountability and develop team members to enhance their skills and performance.  
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS & QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor’s degree (Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or IT a plus)
  • 7+ years of project management or equivalent experience. Relevant certification a plus.
  • Experience leading large-scale, enterprise-wide initiatives in an INGO/international non-profit setting across multiple geographies and cultures
  • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including project sponsors, business leads, workstream teams, and executive leaders
  • Strong knowledge of program and project management tools and methodologies and ability to scale them appropriately given the scope of work and experience of individuals
  • Strong strategic thinking skills, including the ability to synthesize and simplify complex information to facilitate discussion, construct actionable plans, and develop communication.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
  • Ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced, fluid environment and navigate ambiguity.
  • High levels of initiative, empathy, humility, and resilience.
  • Bilingual English and Spanish a plus.
ORGANIZATIONAL POLICIES
  • A commitment to Children International’s mission and child safeguarding guidelines.
  • Strictly observe confidentiality and strong ethics with respect to all beneficiary information/financial and other organizational data.
  • Comply with and ensure adherence to the organization’s policies, safety and security protocols and child safeguarding norms and guidelines by self as well all stakeholders both internal and external.
  • Promote diversity and inclusion, value other cultures, and demonstrate respect while relating with all organizational constituents irrespective of their race, color, faiths, gender, sexual orientation, age, caste, disabilities, experiences, beliefs, and ethnicity.
OVERALL DECISION MAKING & SUPERVISION
  • This position requires complex decisions requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve issues.
  • This position is monitored on progress.
JOB INFORMATION
  • Department: Business Transformation
  • Reports to: Senior Director of Business Transformation

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