Location: London, United Kingdom

Application deadline: 25th July 2024

Job Purpose and Background in summary

CDP is a dynamic and forward-thinking organization dedicated to innovation and excellence. We are committed to delivering exceptional products and services to our stake-holders and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
This post sits in the Project and Grant Management Office team, part of the Finance Team.

The Project Manager is responsible for the overall management for a portfolio of projects across the project management lifecycle from the contracting stage to close out. Ensure that projects are delivered in line with CDP strategies and procedures, and in compliance with donor requirements. Specific areas of responsibilities include project quality, accountability, relationship management, impact reporting and knowledge management, compliance and risk management.

Direct reports and main stakeholders (internal and external):

a. Direct reports: If applicable act as the line manager for the project team, including all HR-related matters such as skill development, performance reviews, and feedback meetings; potentially act as matrix manager for specialized roles

b. Main stakeholders: Development, Finance, Programme & project leads, ELT, Legal, Risk and compliance, Marketing and Communication, Impact and Commercial Teams

The role includes:

• Leading the delivery of the projects’ portfolio to meet agreed strategic plan objectives and donor commitments.
• Deliver programme quality consistently throughout CDP allocated portfolio of projects.
• Manage risk, deliverables, and financial performance in allocated operations so that we are efficient and effective.
• Responsible for managing a portfolio of allocated projects at their value.
• Overall project lead for all projects in the role-holder’s as-signed portfolio, in line with CDP’s agreed procedures, Project Management Guidelines and Project key documentation (Project Narrative, Budget, Log Frame, Risk Matrix, etc.)
• Contribute to scoping of early-stage project design, including the innovation of project ideas to support CDP’s strategic vision and fundraising initiatives.
• Support technical and/or thematic analysis related to the Thematic Project Portfolio activities.
• Manage Projects Implementation Teams’ members, including CDP global staff, sub-grantees, contractors, and external stakeholders, whenever necessary.
• Robust risk management, escalating any major risks through to senior leadership team.
• Ensure timely and complete closure of projects in line with contractual requirements and work with Grant Management team to ensure that project is fully closed on the internal database Award Management Tool (AMT) as well as on financial system.
• Ensure management of contracts, including fund transfer procedures, maintaining records, and producing consolidated financial performance and deliverables information, ensuring compliance with donor contractual requirements, in coordination with the Grant Management Manager (GM).
• Scrutinize the project’s expenditure for quarterly re-forecasts, including CDP’s direct cost recovery, in coordination with GM; raise risks to team leader for reporting at Project Risk meetings.
• Lead on all projects from allocated portfolio revisions and no cost extensions and work with the Development Team on cost extensions and renewals.
• Ensure timely follow up of audit findings required.
• Work closely with the colleagues from technical teams across CDP as required.
• Support knowledge collection and sharing and contribute to building our internal knowledge base around project and change management.
• Contribute to the further development of the project management skills and processes throughout the organisation.
• Contribute to team and departmental meetings ensuring that information on the portfolio is proactively shared and opportunities for greater engagement are known.
• Support and provide cover for fellow team members as and when needed. Ensure information is shared well with others in CDP including team leaders and senior management team to keep all internal stakeholders up to date on programme progress and challenges. Ensure cover is in place for periods of absence.

The successful candidate will have the following capabilities:

• Relevant degree or equivalent alternative levels of experience and training. Knowledge of project, programme, and portfolio management practices, standards, and methodologies.
• Experience in environmental project management over 3 years for donor funded projects and programs.
• Knowledge of agile and classic project management methods.
• The ability to explore environmental issues and climate change aspects with different types and levels of stakeholders.
• Experience in dealing with the expectations of various internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment with high levels of change and quick turnaround times, whilst delivering to the highest standards.
• Analytical skills and ability to resolve complex project is-sues, with a balance of pragmatism and rigour.
• Good understanding of MEL and Value for Money.
• Understanding of risk and risk management.
• Excellent verbal and writing skills in English.
• The ability to work with multi functional teams inside CDP.
• Ability to organise own work, and to manage time and resources effectively.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, especially PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

Salary & Benefits: £37,643 - £ 56,465 per annum. 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, generous non-contributory pension provision, Employee Assistance Programme, Life assurance, training and development, flexible working opportunities and other benefits.

Final offer amount depends on multiple factors such as candidates experience and expertise, geographic location, total compensation, and market data. Interested applicants must be eligible to work legally in the UK. We cannot sponsor for this role.

Before you apply
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How to apply
Please upload your CV in the application form along with a covering letter as an additional document setting out how you meet the required skills and experience, which should be no more than two pages. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis so early applications are encouraged. We are seeking a successful candidate to start as soon as possible.

Department

Finance

Locations

Multiple locations

Remote status

Hybrid Remote

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