Project Manager

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