Senior Project Manager

We are a consultancy delivering transformational reforms in health and education. Having built a reputation in dynamic, and often challenging, countries and contexts, we believe in making brave change.

Acasus undertakes high-profile projects in an expanding group of countries, including Pakistan, Chad, the DRC, Mozambique, Afghanistan, Ethiopia, and Nigeria.

From increasing vaccine delivery, to providing greater education access for children, our consultants are helping millions of people access better services around the world.

Join us if you want the opportunity to do the same.

Location

Flexibility in location is expected, as our senior project managers may be based in any province of Pakistan (Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, KPK or Islamabad) depending on capacity needs.

How will you make an impact?

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for managing Acasus workstreams and stakeholders across a number of provinces in Pakistan. You will be a coach for the team's project managers, as well as a trusted advisor for stakeholders. The position requires you to work under pressure and deliver time-sensitive projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop strategies; set overall direction and priorities.
• Coach and support senior leaders and team members with problem-solving and effective implementation.
• Lead team problem-solving, effectively leveraging the perspectives of multiple people to solve problems.
• Lead the team to design and implement new systems, and improve existing ones to improve project outcomes.
• Lead the team to identify and understand issues; break down problems and identify root causes; use data and other information for analysis and decision-making purposes.
• Structure and coordinate document creation.
• Give recommendations constructing multiple scenarios and advise where necessary.
• Develop excellent relationships and work with senior government officials and international partners.
• Set the right pace, without risking burnout.
• Establish routines, delegate and intervene appropriately.
• Plan and run large meetings with senior stakeholders, including during exceptional situations.
• Assess international evidence and learn lessons about pragmatic solutions.
• Conduct interviews for Associate and Senior Associate candidates to join team.
• Support the effective onboarding of new team members.

Qualifications

What\u2019s in it for you?

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