Project Manager/Senior Project Manager

About the job:

Dalberg Project Managers live and work around the world, creating a network of global perspectives anchored by local experience in our offices in Africa, Latin America, North America, Europe and Asia. Dalberg combines ground-level insight with experience from top-tier professional services firms and leading academic institutions to create actionable solutions to the world’s most pressing issues. You are global development leader and you thrive tackling global issues, from malnutrition to climate change to economic growth, ensuring no population is left behind. You enjoy leading high-performing teams that drive the delivery of innovative and results-oriented solutions for clients, by proposing problem-solving and creating tailored frameworks that address client challenges.

What you will be doing

Portions in bold are additional requirements for more experienced candidates suitable for the Senior Project Manager role

• Lead project teams in disaggregating problems and providing solutions to address them while ensuring high quality deliverables

• Develop innovative strategies and solutions for our clients - more experienced candidates will act as the first/primary point of contact for clients

• Manage work streams and provide direction

• Coach, manage and support junior team members

• The Sr. Project Manager will also be expected to take a leadership role in building and managing the firm and actively contribute to Dalberg's firm-building initiatives

What we are looking for

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a manager at a leading international management consultancy and a strong consulting toolkit - Sr. Project Managers must also show at least 1 year of managing high-performing teams in a problem solving/analytical environment

• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and perform in an entrepreneurial atmosphere

• A demonstrable passion for international development, typically evidenced by a strong interest and/or exposure to global issues such as economic development, global health, education, or the environment

• Sensitivity to the political and cultural environments of international public agencies or similarly complex environments

• Sr. Project Managers must have a 5+ years of experience framing and analysing evidence-based solutions to strategic challenges.

• Familiarity with data analysis, modelling, statistics, econometrics, and other analytical tools a plus

• Demonstrated fluency with English speaking and writing skills; proficiency with other languages a plus

What we offer

• Competitive annual base salary

• Bonus structure

• Flexible WFH model

• Great work/office culture

• Annual retreats, office socials and other company events

• Opportunities to travel internationally

Special Requirements:

• 2+years of experience as a manager at a leading international management      consultancy

• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and perform in an entrepreneurial      atmosphere

• Demonstrable passion for international development

What we offer: 

• Competitive annual base salary: £70-110k(LON) or 115k-133k CHF(GEN) depending on experience.

• Bonus structure

• Flexible WFH model

• Great work/office culture

• Annual retreats, office socials and other company events

• Opportunities to travel internationally