Abt Associates

We are a team of 3,000+ people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture.. The selected individual will partner with Portfolio Leadership to identify and mitigate project risks through analysis and support of Project Health Reviews and overall Oracle Named Project Director (PD) performance.. Support the assigned Portfolio Lead(s) to review the Project Health Review (PHR) dashboard, identify risks and issues requiring escalation.. Provide administration support of the Project Health Review tool, troubleshooting issues with our IT counterparts and providing 1 on 1 training for Project Managers and Project Finance Analysts as needed.. Our ongoing commitment is focused on creating business practices that advance racial and social equity, investments in community impact programs for the benefit of Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), and expand upon project work related to racial equity and social justice.

manager operations

Job Description The World at Abt Solving the world's most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt Global. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges. We are a team of 3,000+ people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment, energy, and innovation do we affect change and push the boundaries of what's possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints - joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game. To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. Creating a more equitable world starts from within - we look after people around the world, and we'll do the same for you. Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now's your chance. The Opportunity The Operations and Standards team is seeking a Project Manager (PM) to support project governance and startup. The selected individual will partner with Portfolio Leadership to identify and mitigate project risks through analysis and support of Project Health Reviews and overall Oracle Named Project Director (PD) performance. The PM will support all project startups in each US Domestic or Global Development portfolio, liaising with the Client Account Lead (CAL) or Delivery Portfolio Lead and providing hands on involvement with project readiness and project startup. This person will make contact with all assigned Project Managers to ensure access and compliance with the Project Initiation checklist and to drive role and responsibility clarity. They are also responsible for coaching Oracle named PDs through the project initiation process, helping to troubleshoot startup delays and taking feedback from Oracle named PDs and implementing it back into the process documentation. This position will report to the Senior Manager of Project Management Governance and Training. Core Responsibilities Client-Facing Project Management Oversight and Support <ul> <li>Monitor the Operations mailbox and distribute awards to the appropriate portfolio partner</li> <li>For the assigned portfolio(s), follow the project readiness and startup procedure and fulfill the role of Operations business partner, contacting CALs, reviewing project manager capacity, experience and training, providing startup support to the assigned PM in the use of the Initiation checklist and other supporting governance documents.</li> <li>As you engage on project readiness and initiation, identify staff that need project management training, work with the PM Training lead to determine the appropriate level and type of training and then work with CALs to set the expectation and timing for training to be completed.</li> <li>Through the use of the Project Initiation Checklist and other project management artifacts, collect feedback from Project Manager use of these tools and incorporate into the source documents in the GQMS.</li></ul> Portfolio Project Management Governance <ul> <li>Support the assigned Portfolio Lead(s) to review the Project Health Review (PHR) dashboard, identify risks and issues requiring escalation.</li> <li>Collaborate with business partners for issues requiring cross-departmental support, driving root cause analysis and long-term corrective actions to resolve and prevent recurrence.</li> <li>Participate in MOR preparation meetings to compare and contrast financial data with PHR data, taking steps to then work with CALs and PMs to adjudicate the differences.</li></ul> Company-Wide Project Management Governance <ul> <li>Provide administration support of the Project Health Review tool, troubleshooting issues with our IT counterparts and providing 1 on 1 training for Project Managers and Project Finance Analysts as needed.</li> <li>Support the Project Excellence team in creating and delivering training content in project management subjects.</li> <li>Support the Project Excellence team in updating and maintaining project management assets including policies, procedures, checklists and tools.</li></ul> What We Value <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree + 5 years of relevant experience, or Master's Degree + 3 years of relevant experience, or PHD + 0 years of relevant experience</li> <li>2+ years' experience in project management </li> <li>Project Management certification preferred </li> <li>Very strong communications background to create and deliver messaging throughout the organization in support of change management</li> <li>Ability to review status of projects and budgets, manage schedules, and prepare status reports using Microsoft tools such as excel, project, tasks by planner, PowerBI, etc.</li> <li>Assesses project issues and develops resolutions in collaboration with Portfolio Leadership, client facing project managers and department colleagues to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. </li> <li>May conduct performance and/or project analyses to benefit future activities, such as other projects, portfolios, processes, etc. </li> <li>Possess the ability to provide solutions to a wide range of difficult and complex problems. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practicable and consistent with organization objectives. </li> <li>Managing projects and processes, working independently with limited supervision. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. </li> <li>Will have frequent inter-organizational contacts.</li></ul> What We Offer We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits, flexible schedules, and professional development. Abt Global is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Global provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply. This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of approximately $72,000 to $115,000 and may vary by ten percent depending on candidate geographic location. Salary offers are made based on internal equity and market analysis. Disclaimer: Abt Global will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment. About Us Abt Global is a mission-driven, global leader in research and program implementation in the fields of health, social and environmental policy, and international development. Known for its rigorous approach to solving complex challenges, Abt Global is regularly ranked as one of the top global research firms and one of the international development innovators. The company has multiple offices in the U.S. and program offices in more than 40 countries. At Abt Global, we are committed to creating a lasting culture of equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that in order to achieve full participation, our practices must be free of prejudice, discrimination, and bias that result in inequitable outcomes. We are actively working to advance equity for everyone, and while we still have much work to do, we know that racial and cultural diversity are an asset to our business and the communities where we live and serve. Our ongoing commitment is focused on creating business practices that advance racial and social equity, investments in community impact programs for the benefit of Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), and expand upon project work related to racial equity and social justice.

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