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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $99,300.00 - $106,230.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
flexible schedule
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
Disability insurance
401(k) matching
Paid Time Off
401(k) 8% Match
Parental leave
Life insurance
Job Description
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a globally recognized environmental organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters upon which all life depends. Founded in 1951, TNC has grown from a grassroots nonprofit into one of the world’s most effective and far-reaching conservation groups. With a membership of over 1 million individuals and a diverse staff including more than 400 scientists, TNC delivers innovative, science-based solutions to some of the world’s toughest environmental challenges. The organization prides itself on cultivating an inclusive and values-driven workplace that respects all people, communities, and cultures. TNC offers competitive benefits such as health care options,... Show More
Job Requirements
- bachelor’s degree and 7 years related experience or equivalent combination
- 5 years of project management experience or 3 years acting as a project lead
- direct experience working on and consulting on managing and tracking multiple projects and complex processes
- experience managing project teams and working with cross-functional staff
- experience working with a highly matrixed, decentralized and collaborative organization
- experience meeting time sensitive deadlines
Job Qualifications
- bachelor’s degree and 7 years related experience or equivalent combination
- 5 years of project management experience or 3 years acting as a project lead
- direct experience working on and consulting on managing and tracking multiple projects and complex processes
- experience managing project teams and working with cross-functional staff
- experience working with a highly matrixed, decentralized and collaborative organization
- experience meeting time sensitive deadlines
- credentialed certification in Highly Effective Teams® (het) or Project Management Professional (pmp) or equivalent program
- critical analytical thinking and excellent English writing skills
- strong communication and presentation skills
- strong interpersonal skills, including ability to negotiate, influence, and persuade
- multicultural or cross-cultural experiences
- ability to acquire quick fluency in business unit strategy
- familiarity and knowledge related to business unit area of focus
- experience supervising staff, interns and/or volunteers
- ability to develop and drive new ideas and approaches
- proficiency in interpreting guidelines and manipulating, analyzing, and interpreting data
- successful experience implementing strategic program goals
Job Duties
- lead culture & engagement practices within the business unit—facilitating two-way communication, staff engagement activities, and manager support
- drive operational excellence and systems alignment—mapping workflows, clarifying roles and handoffs, strengthening internal controls, and improving cross-team coordination across finance, operations, hr, culture & engagement, and programs
- translate strategy into execution—turn division/tnc initiatives into business unit level processes, timelines, and communications
- monitor progress against goals
- adjust plans with stakeholders
- provide finance-adjacent leadership—work with finance leads to ensure staff understand core processes, deadlines, and implications of organizational finance changes, while maintaining ownership of operations and culture deliverables
- coach and enable leaders and teams in change-management tools and practices
- anticipate risks and interdependencies
- facilitate issue resolution across functions
- map and improve business unit operating mechanisms (planning cycles, meeting rhythms, decision rights, role clarity, intake/triage)
- act independently and in supervisor’s stead as needed
- exercise independent judgment to identify and solve problems
- strengthen internal controls and risk-mitigation practices
- demonstrate sensitivity in handling confidential information
- champion inclusive, values-aligned culture
- facilitate feedback loops
- coordinate staff communications
- support HMT in adopting TNC change-management practices
- partner with finance leads to communicate timelines, dependencies, and impacts of organizational finance changes
- model collaborative, systems-oriented leadership across the business unit and division
- ensure adherence to Conservancy policies and support audit readiness
- exercise independent judgment and act on behalf of the state director and state deputy director as delegated
- manage or participate in complex negotiations
- serve as liaison across functions and division partners to ensure consistent standards and effective information flow
- supervise administrative or professional staff including training and professional development
- travel occasionally, working long and flexible hours as needed
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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