Senior Program Manager

2 days ago


Washington, Sunderland, United Kingdom World Bank Group Full time
Job Title: Senior Program Manager

Join the World Bank Group as a Senior Program Manager and play a key role in delivering high-impact projects that drive sustainable development and improve the lives of people around the world.

About the Role:

The Senior Program Manager will be responsible for leading the project management unit and setting the strategic direction for the execution of the annual and long-term capital works program for the World Bank's HQ real estate portfolio. This leadership position requires skills and experience in people management, design, construction, and project management, contract management, budget management, and stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the Project Management Unit, comprised of a team of six project managers, and provide oversight of their individual and collective work program.
  • Provide coaching and mentoring of staff to inspire and motivate them to perform at their highest level.
  • Conduct annual performance reviews of staff incorporating feedback and observations of their contributions collected over the year.
  • Address performance issues quickly, consistently, and fairly.
  • Ensure that access to appropriate training is available to all staff and establish annual development goals for all team members.
  • Hold staff accountable for the timely delivery and quality of their work.
  • Facilitate necessary support of project-related issues and roadblocks.
Requirements:
  • Master's Degree in relevant field (Architecture, Construction Management, Facilities Management, Engineering, etc.) or a combination of education and 8 years of combined experience.
  • Professional certifications in project management, corporate real estate, LEED, and facility management desirable.
  • Proven experience in budget management for construction projects and ability to estimate construction and equipment costs for new projects.
  • Demonstrated results in delivering complex projects on time and on schedule.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and oral, including the ability to speak persuasively and present ideas clearly and concisely.
  • Superior level of resourcefulness, ability to work creatively with considerable autonomy as well as willingness to work under pressure and through the whole spectrum of activities from the strategic level to the resolution of specific implementation issues.
  • Demonstrated strategic thinking skills and ability to engage in a substantive dialogue on complex issues and corporate priorities.
  • Experience in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risk in all phases of construction projects.
  • Thorough understanding of the various construction contracts and framework agreements.
  • Ability to lead diverse teams, communicate effectively, and resolve conflicts.
  • Experience in innovating, translating ideas into action plans and delivering results.
What We Offer:

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life, and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

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