Job Title: Project Manager

Duration: 11 Months

Location: Arlington, VA (Hybrid (3 days on site typically) Flexible for which days (must be in on 1 day when stakeholders are in))

Job Description:

• Responsible for managing a project to ensure the client’s readiness to meet the reporting requirements of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
• The project contains multiple workstreams across multiple stakeholder groups, and will require an individual that can manage a comprehensive project plan and connect dependencies across all workstreams
• The Program Manager will be expected to partner with internal global (North America & EU) stakeholders, as well as external consultants to manage and execute the project plan

Key responsibilities include the following:

• Work with team to identify project goals, needs, and scope
• Plan and monitor tasks throughout the project. Document each step of the process using project management tools (Asana)
• Help team ensure all tasks, deliverables, and project materials are delivered promptly
• Conduct weekly project meetings with working groups (both internally, as well as with consultants)
• Ensure relevant comms/docs are shared with internal stakeholders and consultants
• Work with stakeholders to identify risks and strategically eliminate blockers and potential risks
• Prepare reports for upper management regarding status of project/program
• This role may require a bachelor’s degree, and 7-10 years of experience in program/project management or in a related area
• Candidates should be familiar with a variety of project management concepts, practices, and procedures. Experience using a project management tool (such as Asana) beneficial

Daily Schedule:

• Dedicated to CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) Readiness only – just the 1 project, with multiple workstreams
• Able to Manage the multiple workstreams and cross dependencies.
• Make sure teams are on track for delivery projects
• Coordination and documentation from PM perspective.
• Reporting to leadership on status of workstreams
• Will be working with consultant to be the SME in CSRD
• Internal stakeholder connections constantly – Globally – US and Europe

Years of Experience:

• This role may require a bachelor’s degree, and 6 years of experience in program/project management or in a related area.

Required:

• Candidates should be familiar with a variety of project management concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Experience using a project management tool (such as Asana) beneficial.
• Stakeholder Management

Must-Have Skills:

• Coordination
• Communication
• CSRD experience