Manager, Project Delivery, Nexus (Francophone)

Palladium•Arlington, VA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Palladium is seeking a Manager, Project Delivery, fluent in French, to support Project Nexus, a global digital health Fixed Amount Award (FAA) funded by the United States Department of State Global Health Security and Diplomacy division. The project works in over a dozen countries with centralized core funding and will achieve established quarterly milestone benchmarks that are 3, 6, 9, 12 months in duration. Aligned with the America First Global Health Strategy, Project Nexus emphasizes country ownership, accountability, efficiency, measurable results, and global health security. Project Nexus focusses on the integration of digital platforms into interoperable ecosystems that provide real-time data for planning, accountability, and performance management. These systems will also support outbreak intelligence by connecting surveillance, laboratory, facility, and logistics data to enable earlier detection and faster responses to public health threats. The Manager serves as part of the Project Management Unit (PMU) that is responsible for the management and delivery of specific activity buy-ins. The Manager provides effective and efficient financial and compliance activities to deliver work in accordance with contractual obligations, company policies, local country settings, and client rules and regulations. This is a project role with an end date of March 31, 2027, but has the option to be extended should additional client funding be made available and staff performance is excellent.

Requirements

5+ years of demonstrated experience working on donor-funded or international development programs, with exposure to multi-country operations and partner coordination
Strong understanding of compliance frameworks, including client regulations, company policies, and audit requirements
Fluency in French
Experience overseeing contracts, grants, and partner agreements, including amendments and approval processes
Ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders (project teams, corporate services, clients, and compliance functions)
Experience supporting or leading recruitment, onboarding, and management of project staff, including supervision of junior team members
Demonstrated experience managing project risks, performance tracking, and client reporting against deliverables and milestone
Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to train and coach staff
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate when appropriate
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Works with respect and dignity for all colleagues and contributes to a cooperative team working environment
Ability to work with a low level of supervision and as a part of a team when required
Ability to travel and work in developing countries for extended periods of time if needed

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day project delivery for Palladium’s FAA, acting as the key link between implementation teams, project leadership, corporate services, compliance functions and Francophone country teams
Manage project planning, procurement, subcontracting, grants, reporting, and operational processes to ensure efficient, compliant delivery against workplans and contractual requirements
Perform day to day roles and responsibilities as they align to project milestones
Oversee financial management by tracking budgets, forecasts, invoicing, partner expenditures, cash flow, approvals, and audit-ready records to keep project spending aligned with plans
Support recruitment, onboarding, supervision, and development of project staff, while maintaining accurate HR processes and helping teams follow company policies and client rules
Monitor risks, contracts, client communications, and overall project performance, while also contributing to business development and strengthening Palladium’s reputation with clients
Adhere to strict timelines for field staff project management support and responsiveness
Perform operation compliance oversight to ensure accountability and adherence to policies and procedures
Manage the full project finance cycle, including monthly reporting, forecasting, budget tracking, and expense reconciliation
Manage milestone budgets and actuals and ensure spending within budget ceilings
Serve as milestone financial gatekeeper being accountable for cost-to-earn tracking and invoice readiness with Palladium’s Accounts Receivable team
Monitor financial performance against workplans and forecasts, proactively addressing variances, shortages, or overspend
Oversee key financial controls such as funds transfers, cashbooks, invoices, partner expenditures, and approval processes
Ensure compliance with company policies, client regulations, delegated authority requirements, and audit/record-retention standards
Support broader financial operations including budget development, cost share tracking, bank account setup, and coordination with partners and service providers
Lead project workforce planning, recruitment, and contracting in coordination with field teams and internal HR, compliance, and talent functions
Maintain accurate HR data and oversee staff mobilization, demobilization, contracting, and travel for international personnel
Supervise and develop junior project delivery staff through coaching, feedback, and ongoing performance support
Support onboarding and training of new team members to ensure understanding of project processes, tools, policies, and company culture
Manage contract compliance, amendments, and approval actions to keep project delivery aligned with prime agreement requirements
Serve as a key liaison with Contracts and Compliance, clients, and project leadership on reporting, commitments, and contractual matters.
Track project progress against targets and milestones while supporting client engagement and broader stakeholder advocacy
Ability to complete timesheet daily
Respond to all technical staff who have procurement needs the day of receipt
Execute procurement documents immediately when requests are received. Any delays that are greater than 2 days should be communicated to supervisor