Manager, Transformation Project Management – Data Governance

Right to Work

The successful candidate must have the right to work in the country where the role is based, for the duration of employment.

Language Requirements

English

International Travel

up to 10%

Budget Responsibility

Management of the project budget in support of the overseeing Director

Remit

Global

Principal Accountabilities

• Drive the delivery of the project using the Project Management toolkit that has been developed within SCI
• Prepare and conduct project definition workshops, to confirm and document project scope and approach, ensuring this reflects the critical business objectives and timing defined by the Head, FMS Transition
• Establish and manage ambitious but achievable plans for each workstream and for the overall project, taking into consideration business deadlines, dependencies, resources, and costs
• Identify opportunities for consolidating activities across workstreams for economies of scale or simplified implementation
• Drive the project to a regular beat: monitor workstream activity, manage adherence to plan and resolving obstacles to delivery. Note that workstream leads will typically be business SMEs role includes coaching and supporting them in driving the activities within a workstream.
• Put the project controls in place (i.e. plan, resources, risks/issue management, finances, dependencies, scope management) and use them to drive the delivery of the project, proactively identifying and managing project risks and issues and driving actions to mitigate or resolve.
• Provide regular status reports that support effective decision making with the project, at the Management Review Group (MRG) or equivalent and across the portfolio of projects, with clear escalation and decision making.
• Set up and maintain the repository of documentation for each stage of project lifecycle, ensuring that all documentation has a clear purpose in driving the project forward.
• Implement best practices and procedures in project management within the project and contribute to the continuous improvement of the project management toolkit.
• Work with the Global Change Manager assigned to the project to ensure all change activities are incorporated into the plan and that there is a communications plan that includes channels to stakeholders in geographically disperse locations.

Essential Experience and Skills

• Extensive experience and knowledge of data governance in a complex global organisation
• Demonstrable experience and in-depth knowledge of programme and project management practices and standards
• A proven ability to deliver projects on time / on budget, using project management processes and tools including risk management, benefits management, financial management and quality assurance
• Proven experience of using and leading change management activities including change impact assessment, stakeholder management, managing resistance, building change capacity, designing and defining roles and responsibilities.
• A proven ability to apply analytical and problem solving skills, and to work collaboratively to deliver of effective solutions to project related issues
• Developed organisational awareness and ability to understand any sensitivities within a complex multi-stakeholder structure; and think creatively and strategically to overcome obstacles to cooperation and progress
• Team leadership abilities with the ability to motivate and mobilise individuals outside their reporting line
• Business requirements collection, and process/workflow analysis skills
• Excellent communication skills (written & oral English), including the ability to communicate and influence at all levels of the organisation
• Cultural awareness and experience of delivering solutions internationally

Desirable Experience and Skills

• Able to demonstrate instances of initiative that have delivered organisational benefits
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Trello) and office suites (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Non-profit sector knowledge/experience
• Proficiency in a second core language of Save the Children (French, Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic)

Essential Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Understanding of a structured Project methodology (e.g. PRINCE2) or accredited Project Management training (APM or PMI)

Desirable Education and Qualifications

• Non-profit sector knowledge/experience (especially international development projects)
• Second language – French, Spanish or Arabic

Working at Save the Children International

Save the Children is the world's leading organisation for children, employing ~25,000 staff. We save children's lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential. Through our work in 116 countries, we put the most deprived and marginalised children first.

We know that great people make a great organisation, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

The work here is challenging but is also immensely rewarding. At Save the Children, you will be in good company, working with talented, like-minded individuals who are determined to ensure that all children survive, learn, and are protected. Your contribution will help ensure children's voices are heard at the highest levels, and that we achieve our global strategy, Ambition for Children 2030, and reach every last child.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

DEI is core to our vision, values and global strategy. Save the Children is committed to creating a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation, and one which will support us in our vision to ensure every child attains the right to survival, protection, development, and participation.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, caring or parental responsibilities, age, or beliefs and religion. We are committed to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve and actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply.

Reasonable adjustments will be made should any candidate invited to interview require this.

Application Information

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application. A full copy of the role profile can be found at SCI Careers. It is recommended that you save a copy of the role profile as it will no longer be available after the advert closes.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the job advert may be closed earlier than advertised subject to the volume of suitable applicants. Please submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Candidates who are successfully shortlisted should expect to hear from us within 2 weeks of the advert deadline.

Our Recruitment Process

• Application review by our recruiting team based on your CV and cover letter
• Two-stage