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Director of Project Management

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Tetra Tech ARD (www.ardinc.com) has an immediate opening for a Director of Project Management to be based at our corporate headquarters in Burlington, Vermont. The Director of Project Management (DPM) reports to the Vice President for Program Operations, within the program operations framework. This position is responsible for the daily management of the Program Operations unit’s human resources – the Assistant Project Managers, Project Managers, Senior Project Managers and Start-Up Specialists – assigned to each Tetra Tech ARD contract. The DPM will perform his/her function with a minimum of supervision, and is expected to take a leading, proactive role in problem solving and assisting and guiding others. His/her work will be informed by a thorough understanding of Tetra Tech ARD operating procedures, and USAID rules and regulations. He/she will work closely with the VPPO on planning Program Operations activities for resource allocation decisions, and for assuring adherence to policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

  • Monitor all PM assignments and portfolios, including making new PM assignments to new contracts, coordinating scheduling and coverage, assuring balance in work load, monitoring billability, and revising assignments as needed;
  • Maintain a schedule of project coverage to assure appropriate coverage for all projects at all times;
  • Coordinate and schedule support for project starts and closes, including managing the time of the Start-Up Specialist to maximize support and billability;
  • Mentor and train all APMs, PMs and Senior PMs, especially newly hired staff;
  • Develop, maintain, and coordinate the orientation and training program for Program Operations staff;
  • Serve as a member of a team that will monitor project quality, and identify projects requiring additional attention or support;
  • Responsible for the Semi-Annual Audit Process, assuring that all projects conduct the audits on their scheduled basis, and will establish a tracking system to assure audits are completed;
  • Works with the Program Operations team to assure compliance with established implementation policies and programs through maintenance of all project manuals and documentation;
  • Serves as primary “owner” of the Project Implementation Toolbox and its update and maintenance;
  • Responsible for supervision, time sheets, and annual reviews of all APMs, PMs, Senior PMs and Start-Up Specialists.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in international development, management, or other relevant field required; Masters preferred;
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience supporting international development assistance programs for an NGO;
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience working with consulting business procedures and requirements;
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience working with USAID and thorough familiarity with USAID rules and regulations;
  • High level understanding of international development project implementation through field experience with consulting or NGO organizations, and providing home office support to the field;
  • Personnel management skills requiring the ability to interface with technical and business office functions and staff;
  • Experience in developing and conducting training and capacity building on a range of project management topics including budget forecasting and analysis;
  • Experience leading and managing teams, including personnel management experience;
  • Thorough familiarity with consulting business procedures and requirements;
  • Experience managing complex or high profile program portfolios;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
  • Speaking, reading and writing proficiency in at least one major foreign language preferred (French, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, or Arabic);
  • Position requires 25% international travel to developing, post-conflict, and transitioning countries;
  • Must be comfortable working in a fast paced and sometimes intense work environment;
  • Must have high level proficiency in MS Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project;
  • U.S. citizenship or a valid U.S. work permit is an absolute requirement

In addition to a collaborative and family-friendly work environment, Tetra Tech ARD values diverse, energetic, and enthusiastic team players who are committed to high levels of performance and who are dedicated to providing superior services at all levels of the firm.


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Application Instructions

To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line application process:

  • Letter of application explaining individual qualifications for this opportunity.
  • Current CV in reverse chronological format.
  • List of at least 3 professional references including name, contact information and statement of relationship to the reference.

Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered.

Apply online at: https://careers.ardinc.com/ARDCareers/App/USPostingDetail.aspx?PostingId=273

No phone calls will be accepted.

Tetra Tech ARD is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations- in the U.S and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workplace. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech ARD is proud to be an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.

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