Project Manager
Do you want to develop your potential? Tackle the world’s toughest problems? And leverage your passion for consulting to create sustainable impact? Join SEEK Development as Project Manager and become a global development leader
About SEEK
We offer a distinctive setup for people who want to bring their intelligence, business skills and experience to bear on global challenges and sustainable development. We seek purpose-driven individuals who are exceptional problem-solvers, are experienced in managing projects and organizational change processes and are excited to shape a growing, entrepreneurial organization working globally from the heart of Berlin.
SEEK is a strategic and organizational consulting group dedicated to global human development. We drive social impact by supporting leading organizations to maximize their effectiveness and tackle the world’s toughest problems. We combine the professionalism of top management consulting with deep knowledge of the global development ecosystem, cutting-edge content knowledge and expertise in leading multi-stakeholder and organizational development processes. We support leading international agencies, governments, foundations, non-governmental organizations and corporations to maximize their impact - and work with clients such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria; the Global Partnership for Education; the World Bank; and the World Health Organization. For more information visit www.seekdevelopment.org.
About You
You are passionate about social impact and want to put your consulting and leadership skills to work in the field of global development. You are experienced at managing projects and inspiring teams that drive the delivery of innovative and results-oriented solutions for our clients. You look at challenges from a holistic perspective to unpack the real issues. You believe in the power of co-creation to drive sustainable change and are skilled in facilitating multi-stakeholder processes to mobilize collective action. You are a committed self-starter, with an entrepreneurial spirit, and strong qualifications:
- Advanced degree in business/public administration, economics, social sciences or related fields from a renowned university
- Minimum of 5 years of experience (minimum of 2 years in a leading strategy consulting firm plus ideally a managerial position in the social sector)
- Experience with client management in complex settings and with diverse groups of stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects and lead teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience in organizational development and transformations, process facilitation and leadership
- Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively and present information in an insightful manner
- Flexible and able to lead a team in an entrepreneurial atmosphere
- Fluent in English, German proficiency a plus
About your role
You will play a key role in managing our high-profile client engagements and will be responsible for the day-to-day project management to deliver high-quality results for our clients. You lead the consulting team in conducting analyses, formulating and testing hypotheses, and developing creative ideas together with the client to drive change and create impact. Your main responsibilities:
- Manage client relationships and projects ensuring high quality of client deliverables and lead day-to-day engagements with clients
- Manage entire projects, helping the team to structure workstreams and developing innovative solutions together with the client
- Lead project teams and develop, coach and support highly motivated and skilled consulting team members who strive for impact
- Develop high-impact programmatic and financing strategies, business models and partnerships for leading organizations in global development
- Support leaders in transforming the operating models, culture and leadership practices within their organizations to maximize effectiveness
- Develop innovative resource mobilization, advocacy, and investment strategies for clients to ensure access to and optimal allocation of resources
- Actively contribute to SEEK’s growth including business development and to further expanding SEEK’s knowledge base
What we offer
- Unique chance to drive social impact in a fast-growing global development consultancy from day one
- International work environment and clients
- Passionate, dynamic and values-driven team in constant search of excellence
- Mentorship and training to develop your potential and enable you to thrive
- Career development opportunities
Interested?
Please submit your application (cover letter, resume) to recruiting@seekdevelopment.org stating SEEK-Project Manager /+your surname in the subject line by COB June 30th, 2019 highlighting your experience in the strategy consulting and social impact/global development sector as well as your leadership experience. Please also note your earliest possible start date and expected salary. We will screen applications on a rolling basis - selected candidates will be invited for a multistage interview process.
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