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Chemonics Senior Program Manager, Supply Chain Management in United States
Senior Program Manager, Supply Chain Management
Location * Remote - USA
Job Level Mid-Level
Time Type Full time
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Chemonics seeks a Senior Program Manager to join the Supply Chain Management (SCM) division in support of the USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program - Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) project. The Senior Program Manager is responsible for management, delegation, and execution of day-to-day project tasks, including staff management, as well as engagement in new business and technical practices. The role involves concurrently managing multiple projects of advanced complexity together with roles in new business. The Senior Program Manager will collaborate with other Project Management Unit (PMU) and team members and support and monitor the completion of tasks related to aspects of project management, performance, and compliance. The Senior Program Manager ensures adherence with company policies, applicable law and regulations, and project requirements. The Senior Program Manager brings increasing focus on proactive effort and supporting the director in mitigating risks; working toward a high level of technical, financial, and contractual performance of projects; and increasing attention to successful new business. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world!
GHSC-PSM (http://www.ghsupplychain.org/index.php/PSM) is the primary vehicle through which the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) procures and provides health commodities for countries receiving U.S. government foreign assistance. GHSC-PSM also provides technical assistance to improve the efficiency, reach, and sustainability of in-country supply chains and is supported with funding from the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative, USAID’s family planning and reproductive health program, and USAID’s maternal and child health program.
Responsibilities include:
Project Management
Manage day-to-day support to one or more project teams and client, including communicating and assisting with project-office requests and overseeing adherence to project requirements, government regulations, and Chemonics policies
Oversee financial aspects of the project’s contract or agreement by reviewing monthly invoices for accuracy and compliance; responsible for tracking expenditures against budget and total obligated funds, coordinating development and monitoring of annual corporate budget, and regular forecasting of expenditures for Chemonics and client. May support or manage a variety of contract mechanisms (e.g. Cost Plus Fixed Fee, Time & Material)
Proactively identify issues or potential risks, including project performance, financial, and legal, and other core business areas. Develop strategies and solutions to address those risks, communicating, when appropriate, with the director and/or senior vice president; strategically assesses and consults with support units on corporate-office and project-office matters to help make informed decisions
Lead efforts in reviewing and determining causes of variances in expenditures against forecasts and budgets and ensuring client is informed as appropriate; work with director to identify solutions for shortfalls and train other PMU staff to do the same
Take initiative to identify business opportunities, efficiencies, and cost savings for the business unit (BU)
Identify opportunities for knowledge- and solution-sharing across company and take initiative to build staff and company capacity
Oversee and lead negotiations with project subaward partners; identifies and manages key subaward issues, budgets, and invoicing; and review deliverables in coordination with project team to ensure they meet technical, contractual, and quality standards
Lead recruits of long- and short-term project personnel in accordance with Chemonics’ policy and delegate to or mentor others in project recruiting where possible and appropriate
Conduct periodic project office visits to monitor and support project operations and implementation, including conducting training, conducting or responding to audits, providing input to work planning, conducting technical research, and performing other complex tasks
Review and provide comments on project technical work and deliverables and project communications documents
May contribute dedicated time to other workstreams and functions to achieve BU goals, including new business, operations, and technical practice contributions
Technical
Proactively engage in technical practice of relevance to areas of interest or focus, sharing information and best practices learned with the company; this includes a strategic view to connect the practice and project in support of enhanced project performance and technical leadership goals of the practice
Build subject matter expertise and contribute to BU, technical practice, business line, and corporate priorities, including serving as a regional financial analyst or regional compliance specialist
Promote Chemonics by identifying opportunities for and attending external events, networking with clients and counterparts, articulating a solid understanding of Chemonics’ past and present portfolio; effectively representing the company’s history, values, and standards; and identifying and developing new business leads
New Business Development
Take initiative to support new business efforts, including growing personal network of industry contacts; assuming capture and live proposals roles; and building expertise to assume increasing levels of leadership roles on proposals, including as technical writer, cost preparer, or czar, in addition to other roles as needed
Management and Leadership
Supervise, mentor, train, develop, and evaluate assigned staff; provide regular performance feedback to supervisees and the time and opportunity to grow professionally
Mentor and advise staff across the BU (e.g. associates, program managers, and others) as appropriate on a range of topics, including business development, technical work, and project management
Demonstrate inclusive behaviors and leadership consistent with Chemonics’ values and leadership competencies
Serve in the acting director capacity as required
Perform other duties as required
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; Master’s degree preferred
Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience; staff supervisory and mentorship experience required
Previous experience in health or supply chain preferred
Thorough understanding of donor/client regulatory and management requirements and demonstrated ability to apply and adhere to those requirements in project management
Mastery of critical project management skills, including budget management, contractual and procurement compliance, client relations and knowledge of client, and personnel management
Demonstrated experience working on one or more projects while simultaneously engaged in more progressively complexed proposal roles
Demonstrated leadership providing regional financial and/or compliance support on a project management team
Communicates clearly and concisely in both verbal and written communications; strong cross-culture communication and sensitivity skills
Demonstrated experience following standard practices and procedures, providing input on design and revision of procedures where needed, receiving general instruction on work progress, and making significant contribution to end results individually and by leading teams
Works independently and as part of a team
Demonstrated resourcefulness in problem-solving and initiative to learn new skills
Demonstrated leadership, versatility and integrity
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and word processing abilities
Previous experience working in international development and/or living or conducting work in developing countries preferred
Willingness to travel up to 8 weeks per year
Language proficiency for assigned geographic area preferred
Application Instructions:
Apply through our Career Center by April 29, 2024. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
Chemonics is an Equal Opportunity EmployerChemonics is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination ProvisionChemonics will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by Chemonics, or (c) consistent with Chemonics legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
The Salary Range for this position is expected to be: $84,320 - $105,400.
An employee’s pay position will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs.
Overtime exemption status may change due to state regulatory requirements.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, ESOP, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible to US based employees. Please visit https://chemonics.com/life-at-chemonics/our-benefits/ to find out more about the benefits this position is eligible for.