Special Projects Manager

Position SummaryThe Special Project Manager reports directly to the First Deputy Managing Director and works closely with MDO leadership to execute on time-sensitive, mission-critical, and/or high-profile initiatives.Essential FunctionsEffectively lead and collaborate with project teams to enable team to achieve project outcomes.Assemble project teams, identify needed resources, assign responsibilities, and develop timeframes to facilitate successful completion of project activities and deliverables.Actively manage tasks and team members’ work to ensure project requirements are achieved in a timely fashion and within budget guidelines, including tracking key project milestones.Quickly address problems that arise and make recommendations regarding adjustments to leadership as needed.Monitor and manage project costs and ensure delivery within budgetary guidelines.Convene and lead project meetings with internal stakeholders and external partners, and document meeting minutes.Prepare status reports, status summaries, and dashboards for presentation to mid- and senior-level management.Other tasks as assignedRequired Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAbility to think strategically and to lead multiple projects on tight timeframes with excellent attention to detail;Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with employees at all levels of the partner organizations as well as external entities as needed;Ability to demonstrate leadership qualities such as conflict/issue resolution, the ability to define and resolve complex issues;Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to create and present project reports and to communicate effectively with stakeholders and senior leadership; andStrong analytical skills and knowledge of the principles of project management.