Open Society Foundations
Project Manager
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Project Manager
Project Manager – IT Governance & Outsourcing
Location: Mexico City, London, Rio Posting Date: 07/02/2026 Deadline: 07/30/2026 Contract Type: Regular Reporting To: Associate Director – IT Governance Department: Information Technology Team: IT Governance & Outsourcing
About the Role
The IT Governance & Outsourcing team at OSF defines ways of working to manage:
- IT-enabled **projects,
- data,
- budgets and expenses,
- contracts,
- vendors,
- and business continuity**.
We establish processes to advance:
- Demand management / project prioritization,
- Streamlined project delivery,
- Benefits tracking,
- Discipline around project/change management practices,
- Adherence to Enterprise Architecture and IT security best practices.
Responsibilities
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Strategic Leadership
- Listen to internal customers and sponsors, driving strategy discussions, vision presentations, and complex project planning.
- Provide big-picture insight while optimizing efficiencies and value delivery.
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Budget & Financial Oversight
- Create and manage project budgets (USD $100K–$5M).
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Project Delivery & Governance
- Apply project management techniques and tools tailored to project context.
- Coordinate time zones, milestones, deadlines, and dependencies across multiple concurrent projects.
- Identify and break silos by building cross-functional relationships, both within IT and across the organization.
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Stakeholder & Communications Management
- Develop clear change management plans, stakeholder communications, and training programs.
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Vendor & Contract Management
- Manage external vendor relationships, including negotiating contracts, performance monitoring, and compliance tracking.
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Team Leadership & Risk Mitigation
- Motivate team members, solve problems, and anticipate/manage risks.
- Kill failing projects when objectives aren’t met orCourse-Correct when needed.
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Compliance & IT Governance
- Embrace IT Governance processes, stakeholder management, and change management best practices.
Ideal Candidate
Must possess proven expertise in:
- Project management in complex international (for-profit, non-profit, or consulting) organizations.
- Project/change management certifications (highly valued).
- Experience with industry-standard frameworks (e.g., PMI, Agile, PRINCE2, etc.) for multi-project management (initiation → closure).
- Budget management (up to USD $5M), vendor oversight, risk/tender management, financial accountability.
- Matrix organization leadership with cross-functional/geographical IT system implementations.
- Proven change management and high-security governance track record.
What We Offer
Professional Growth
- Generous annual professional development allowance.
- Learning opportunities with expert speakers (onsite training and workshops).
Well-Being & Work-Life Balance
- Generous time off, including Open Society’s end-of-year "open" period (no mandatory leave).
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Progressive parental leave, family planning support, and reproductive health resources.
Compensation & Benefits
- Employer-paid healthcare (including dental) – no employee premiums.
- Exceptional retirement plan (100% employer-funded) + life insurance.
- Inclusive culture: employees can bring their whole selves to work.
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Full Job Description
Open Society Foundations is dedicated to democratic accountability, human rights, and equitable governance. Every action upholds these values under the pillars of rights, equity, and justice.
Who We Are
Open Society Foundations (OSF) is one of the world’s leading advocates for democracy, engaged globally with:
- Grants, advocacy, impact investing, and strategic litigation rooted in founder’s core values.
- A focus on reimagining democracy, systemic equity, and expansive justice.
Priorities:
- Vibrant, inclusive democracies where governments are transparent and answerable to citizens.
- Human dignity, equality, and fundamental rights—embedded in action and vision.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Commitment
Open Society Foundations fosters a diverse workforce, reflecting the communities and reform movements they serve.
- Inclusive hiring: All candidates are judged solely on merit.
- Representation targets: Mega push for underrepresented groups—candidates from Black, Indigenous, women, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, POC, neurodivergent backgrounds, etc. are especially encouraged.
- Reasonable accommodations: Available for ** disabled applicants**.
Compensation: Fully competitive and market-aligned.
Application & Additional Information
Closing Date: 30 July 2026
Note: Open Society Foundations prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, age, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.
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