Sr. Manager, Project Support

Chemonics International, Inc.

About The Position

Chemonics seeks a Sr. Manager, Project Support for the USG Portfolio under the Supply Chain Management (SCM) team. The senior project support manager is responsible for operational leadership for day-to-day compliance and financial oversight of assigned projects. The role ensures supporting multiple projects of advanced complexity together with roles in new business. The senior project support manager will collaborate with other staff to ensure adherence to contract, task orders or cooperative agreements and addresses risk mitigation measures. Ensures adherence with company policies, applicable law and regulations, and client requirements. The role also supports business development opportunities and serves as a supervisor to junior project support staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; master's degree preferred
Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience; including financial oversight and compliance required
Thorough understanding of donor/client regulatory and contract management
Demonstrated experience working on one or more projects while simultaneously engaged in more progressively complex proposal roles
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively
Willingness to travel up to 8 weeks per year
Language proficiency for assigned geographic area preferred

Responsibilities

Manages day-to-day support to one or more project teams and/or clients, overseeing adherence to contractual requirements, client regulations, and Chemonics policies
Oversees financial management of the project’s contract or agreement by reviewing invoices for accuracy and compliance; responsible for tracking expenditures, coordinating development and monitoring of annual corporate budget, and regular forecasting of expenditures for Chemonics and client.
Identifies and resolves issues or potential risks, including project performance, financial, legal, and other core business areas. Escalates complex matters to leadership as needed.
Takes initiative to identify business opportunities, efficiencies, and cost savings for the business unit (BU)
Identifies opportunities for knowledge- and solution-sharing across company and takes initiative to build staff and company capacity
Monitor and support project operations, for Procurements, grants and administrative process to align with required standards
Serve as primary point of contact for day-to-day operational issues.
Coordinate with project offices to address requests and ensure timely completion of tasks.
Develop risk mitigation strategies and lead problem-solving with project office staff.
Participate in new business efforts in line roles as part of proposal team
Supervises and mentors, assigned staff; provides regular clear performance goals and feedback to supervisees
Mentors and advises staff across the BL (e.g., associates, managers, and others) as appropriate on a range of topics, including business development, accurate financial and administrative processes, and project support
Demonstrates inclusive behaviors and leadership consistent with Chemonics’ values and leadership competencies
Serves in the acting director capacity as required
Performs other duties as required