Program Project Manager

The Nature Conservancy

. Provide strategic project and program support for high-priority work, including OKR initiatives and Conservation Portfolio Management priorities .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $91,000 - $121,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, including strategic planning, risk management, and change management methodologies. Proficient in developing and implementing project plans that align with organizational goals and facilitate cross-functional collaboration.

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Project Management ExperienceChange Management Best PracticesStakeholder Alignment FacilitationBudget ManagementAnalytical Thinking

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Hard Skills

Project Management TechniquesRisk ManagementBudget DevelopmentSchedulingLogistical ManagementGovernance StructuresData AnalysisOutcome DefinitionDecision PathwaysComplex Problem-Solving

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsNegotiationInfluenceFacilitation

Tools & Technologies

Project Management SoftwareSmartsheet

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPChange Management CertificationHighly Effective Teams (HET) Certification

Industry Keywords

NGO ExperienceOrganizational Change ManagementEnvironmental PolicyComplianceCross-Cultural Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic project and program support for high-priority work, including OKR initiatives and Conservation Portfolio Management priorities
Help senior leaders and client teams clarify purpose, structure ambiguous work, align stakeholders, establish governance and decision pathways, and translate strategy into executable plans
Define outcomes, success measures, scope, roles, decision rights, risks, dependencies, workstreams, budgets, metrics, schedules, and escalation points
Incorporate change management activities into project plans and support adoption of new behaviors
Serve as a strategic project management resource and coach
Develop, configure, and improve systems, tools, dashboards, and business processes for transparency and decision support
Coordinate execution across functions and identify risks, dependencies, and blockers
Build governance rhythms, sponsor decision points, and go/no-go decisions into project plans
Support risk management, issue resolution, conflict management, decision facilitation, and complex problem-solving
Apply organizationally approved program, project, and change management methodologies and processes
Provide project management guidance, coaching, training, and expertise to staff and project managers
Consult with client teams on compliance with organizational commitments, policies, procedures, financial standards, and legal requirements
Manage project budgets and assist with budget development
Coach client teams managing multiple complex projects, including project teams, deadlines, and accountability
Develop and implement the organization’s project management excellence initiative
Coordinate cross-functional, cross-divisional, cross-geography, and cross-organizational teams
Occasionally travel and work long, flexible hours, including outside normal business hours when supporting teams in other time zones

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and 7 years related experience or equivalent combination
5 years of project management experience or 3 years acting as a project lead
Completed coursework or other training on project management principles
Direct experience managing and tracking multiple projects and implementing complex processes
Experience managing project teams and working with cross-functional staff
Experience managing scheduling and logistical aspects of medium to large projects
Experience using and consulting on project management techniques and tools
Experience working with a highly matrixed, decentralized, and collaborative organization
Experience meeting time-sensitive deadlines
Experience training staff on engaging effectively with internal and external parties
Critical analytical thinking and excellent English writing skills
Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
Strong interpersonal skills, including negotiation, influence, and persuasion without direct authority
Experience translating ambiguous objectives into outcomes, decision points, workplans, governance structures, and delivery pathways
Experience facilitating alignment among senior leaders, sponsors, cross-functional teams, and stakeholders
Experience identifying and managing system-level risks, dependencies, trade-offs, escalation needs, and organizational implications
Experience connecting project or program execution to strategic outcomes, benefits realization, change adoption, portfolio visibility, or enterprise priorities
Ability to use project management software such as Smartsheet or equivalent, or quickly learn new software
Desired: Credentialed certification in Highly Effective Teams (HET), PMP, or equivalent program
Desired: Experience applying Change Management best practices or partnering with a Change Manager
Desired: Familiarity with Organizational Change Management practices, models, and deliverables
Desired: Change Management certification, designation, or formal education/training
Ability to write and speak a language other than English, such as Spanish, Portuguese, French, or Chinese, highly desirable
Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience
NGO experience
Ability to quickly gain fluency in the client’s global or Business Unit strategy
Familiarity with business, governmental, and/or environmental policy and practices related to the area of focus
Experience supervising interns and/or volunteers
Ability to develop and drive new ideas and approaches
Proficiency interpreting guidelines and manipulating, analyzing, and interpreting data
Successful experience implementing strategic program goals
Must meet The Nature Conservancy’s background screening requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health care benefits
Flexible spending accounts
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
Flexible work environment supporting employee health and well-being
Career development
Flexible schedules