Senior Manager for Project Management Unit US based remote

Tetra Tech-posted about 1 year ago
$90,000 - $120,000/Yr
Full-time • Senior
Remote • Arlington, VA
10,001+ employees
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
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The Senior Manager for the Project Management Unit (PMU) at Tetra Tech International Development is responsible for providing project management expertise and leadership to ensure project teams have the necessary tools and support for effective project implementation. This role involves training, coaching, and advising project management teams, as well as contributing to the development and refinement of project management processes. The position can be fully remote or hybrid, and it requires a strong background in international development, particularly with USAID-funded contracts.

  • Serve as a trainer, resource, and skills coach on project management for PMU and sector staff.
  • Support development, coordination, and delivery of project management training curriculum, including serving as trainer for PM 101 sessions.
  • Provide management support and advice to PMTs to address project management issues.
  • Serve as DPM or PM on long-term or acting basis on projects within portfolio as needed.
  • Work with content owners and other PMU staff to ensure project management processes and systems are up-to-date and streamlined.
  • Support roll-out of new policies, processes, and systems, including communications and user support.
  • Troubleshoot implementation or compliance issues that arise on specific projects or across the portfolio.
  • Provide surge support to PMTs and project teams at critical times like start-up, close-out, staffing changes, etc.
  • Travel to project sites to work with project teams, support events, or help fill short-term staffing needs as needed.
  • Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and orientation for new PMU staff.
  • Organize opportunities for PMTs and project teams to share lessons learned and discuss implementation issues across teams.
  • May take on special project management initiatives as requested.
  • Supervise some early and mid-career PMU staff.
  • Minimum bachelor's degree required, preferably in a field related to international development; master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience with international development, with experience in both home office and project positions preferred.
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience working with USAID-funded contracts, with a thorough understanding of USAID rules and regulations.
  • Demonstrated experience providing training and/or coaching to increase capacity on project management.
  • Demonstrated strengths in problem-solving, teamwork, time management, and attention to detail.
  • Fluency in English required; proficiency in a second language, such as Arabic, French, or Spanish strongly preferred.
  • Ability to work in multi-disciplinary, cross-cultural teams, with strong communication skills.
  • Availability for short-term international travel to developing, transitioning, and post-conflict countries.
  • High level proficiency in MS Office applications.
  • Current US work authorization is required at the time of application.
  • Experience in project management in a remote work environment.
  • Familiarity with project management software and tools.
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Term life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Accidental death & dismemberment coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Time off with pay
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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