Allegheny Highlands Recovery Program Manager

The Allegheny Highlands Recovery Program Manager will work towards meeting the strategic priorities of Hurricane Helene Disaster funding agreements through project management data synthesis and reporting and delivering tangible lasting results.

The Allegheny Highlands Recovery Program Manager will be highly organized to manage multiple tasks projects deadlines and resources efficiently. This includes maintaining project documentation tracking progress and ensuring that all aspects of the program are aligned with the overall goals. They will analyze problems think critically and develop effective solutions. They will forecast project success and identify potential risks to develop strategies to mitigate them including creating contingency plans to address unforeseen challenges evaluating options and making recommendations. They will assist in managing project budgets including tracking costs throughout the life cycle of the project. Financial responsibility will include purchasing processing invoices and transfers and assisting in budget preparation.

The Allegheny Highlands Recovery Program Manager will identify relevant data to be gathered across program areas. They will create manage synthesize and interpret data from multiple sources to develop and maintain methods to display and track accomplishments for publicly funded agreements. They will create dashboards reports presentations and other materials for communication with different audiences including meeting public award reporting requirements in a timely manner. They will demonstrate sensitivity in handling confidential information and will ensure compliance with Conservancy policies and procedures and external funding requirements.

The Recovery Program Manager will collaborate to create realistic timelines prioritize tasks and ensure that program deliverables stay on schedule to meet deadlines with quality results. This position requires strong interpersonal skills to motivate team members and foster a collaborative and productive environment. They will be effective written and verbal communicators to convey ideas project requirements and to negotiate team dynamics without authority and may be responsible for the work of peers on departmental project teams.

The Allegheny Highlands Recovery Program Manager will report to the Allegheny Highlands Program Director. They will work closely with a team of conservation operations finance grants and external affairs professionals in both Virginia and surrounding states. The work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain. The work may sometimes include working on evenings and/or weekends. The position is based out of TNCs office in Lexington with hybrid work options available. It is a full-time ten-year term position without renewal.

• Bachelors degree and 3 years related experience or equivalent combination;

• Experience generating reports and analyzing and interpreting the data;

• Experience managing and implementing multiple projects;

• Experience with business process analysis and/or improvement;

• Experience with current technology in relevant field; and

• Experience working with cross-functional teams.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experiences are appreciated;

• Experience implementing complex processes;

• Successful development of dashboards to compile and display data;

• Demonstrated ArcGIS experience;

• Experience interpreting guidelines to achieve desired results;

• Familiarity with project management tools and comfort using software for planning scheduling and tracking project progress.

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication.

• Demonstrated skills to manage relationships with team members.

• Able to adapt to changing circumstances and remain flexible in the face of challenges.

• Attentive to details.

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $70000 - $77000. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidates actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors including for example the candidates 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.

Who We Are:

The Nature Conservancys mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization we create innovative on-the-ground solutions to our worlds toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. Were rooted in our mission and guided by our values which include respect for all people communities and cultures. Whether its career development flexible schedules or a rewarding mission theres many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are addition to the requirements in our job postings we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicants unique experience. Please apply wed love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC youll join for the mission and stay for the people.

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 and Perks here.

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

Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization 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.

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