Project Portfolio Management Specialist

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OFFICE LOCATION

Arlington, Virginia, US

Location is flexible to anywhere within the US. Remote and hybrid options are available. It is preferred that the selected candidate live in the US Eastern or Central time zones.

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WHO WE ARE

The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world's toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One of TNC's primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we'll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply - we'd love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you'll join for the mission, and you'll stay for the people.”

WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER

The Project Portfolio Management Specialist will provide project management support and content messaging coordination for Global Marketing & Communications (GMC) priority projects, serving as a key connection and coordination point among priority projects to ensure cohesive practices and improve collaboration. They will outline and track the processes related to GMC portfolio to ensure alignment with objectives and performance against established success metrics.

The Project Portfolio Management Specialist is responsible for outlining and tracking the processes related to the GMC portfolio. They implement and manage best practices in project management, facilitate communication and connection, strengthen collaborations with central Marketing & Communications (MAC) teams, and share learnings GMC-wide to improve outputs of our external-facing projects.

They will oversee and evolve GMC's Asana and Jira use to align with the MAC division, actively tracking with all project owners to understand where additional guidance or resources may be needed. They will also manage select vendors and temporary staff offering team-wide services, and lead on related contract negotiations and administration.

On the content front, they will curate high-level messaging across the team for central reference and build social media packs and web pages for select priority projects. The Project Portfolio Management Specialist will also work closely with the Analytics team in production of GMC's quarterly reports to measure success.

As the Project Portfolio Management Specialist, you will:

• Track the team's full portfolio and identify opportunities for project efficiency, sharing best practices/tools and hosting related trainings and office hours sessions.
• Leads the project management of select initiatives.
• Actively manages the full team Asana project calendar, aligning with MAC use and following up with project leads to ensure all listings include status updates and links to related resources.
• Tracks incoming Jira tickets from GMC team to central MAC colleagues to identify efficiencies for collaboration and ensure quality control.
• Contributes to development of social copy, web page layouts, and other content production for priority projects.
• Manages select vendor relationships and temp agency production staff.
• Performs contract administration related to select project needs, following all standard operating procedures of the MAC division.
• Collaborates with Analytics team to produce quarterly reports covering performance of high-priority projects across GMC's portfolio.
• Curates key team-wide resources for reference, such as high-level messaging for 2030 Pathway areas.
• Resolves issues independently and in collaboration with other teams as systems solutions are warranted.
• Opportunity to act independently within scope of role.
• Occasional travel is required.
• Other related duties as assigned.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU

Are you looking for work you can believe in? At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of Work that You Can Believe in where you can feel like you are making a difference every day.

The ideal candidate will have all or some of the following qualifications. If you don't have all of them, apply anyway and tell us about your skills and experience:

• Multi-lingual skills appreciated.
• Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience preferred.
• Experience working remotely and across geographic time zones.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience implementing and measuring communication and engagement plans/strategies.
• Familiarity with communication technologies and best practices.
• Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Knowledge and application of current and evolving trends in relevant discipline.
• Experience leading or managing projects.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Bachelor's degree in related field and a minimum of 5 years' related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience cultivating and managing client relationships.
• Experience organizing and coordinating multiple projects.
• Experience writing, editing, and proofreading.

WHAT WE BRING

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We're proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

SALARY INFORMATION

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $50,000 - 81,000 for annual base salary. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate's actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

APPLY NOW

To apply for job ID 54464 , submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact [email protected].

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

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TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to [email protected] with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.

An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC's value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible.

Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we're registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we're unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request.