- Location: WASHINGTON, DC
- Sector: Commercial
- Organization URL: http://www.theclearing.com
- Experience: Advanced
- Last Date To Apply Dec-12-2011
- Date Posted Dec-10-2011
Description
Skill Level
Management
Position Type & Status
Full-time Exempt
Project Overview
The Clearing is working in partnership with IBM and in service to the Task Force for Business and Stability Operations in an effort to increase private investment and economic development in Afghanistan. The goal of this project is to design and raise a $30 million fund of public and private dollars to invest in small and medium enterprises in Afghanistan. The Clearing is responsible for building a public-private partnership to support this fund that includes the International Finance Corporation, World Bank, private investment groups and other key development players. In addition to consortium management experience, The Clearing contributes expertise in development finance, impact investing and entrepreneurship.
Company Description
The Clearing is a Washington, DC based management consulting firm dedicated to supporting senior leaders as they tackle the most daunting and complex problems facing our nation and their businesses. Our consultants are expert at outfitting leaders with the tools to manage conflicting priorities both within and across organizations. We offer unique, tailored services in strategic planning/initiative design, system transformation and change implementation, meeting facilitation and leadership outfitting. Join a team of experienced consultants in a new and exciting consulting firm that is committed to achieving the most noble and extraordinary results.
Position Description
The Principal/Project Manager designs, allocates resources, and sets strategic direction for projects and programs. The Principal/Project Manager leads multiple project teams of 10+ staff members. S/he is expected to advise consultants on project work/deliverables and guide project work by using proven methodologies and frameworks. The Principal/Project Manager tracks project/program success against work plan and project targets, including utilization, budget, scope, and timeline to completion. S/he is responsible for ensuring the quality of all project and client deliverables.
The Principal/Project Manager sets and manages client expectations for work, staff, and the overall consulting engagement experience. Developing trusted working relationships with existing clientele is critical, as is expanding client relationships and building new business with them. The Principal/Project Manager achieves a target sales quota in new and follow-on business annually.
The Principal/Project Manager is responsible for the performance and development of his/her staff, actively developing staff (e.g., instructs on methodologies, provides feedback, and shares learning). S/he serves as a mentor and Career Counselor for 5+ junior staff members. With the Senior Leadership team, the Principal/Project Manager creates a culture of learning that drives individual and organizational development. S/he excels in a team environment and enables effective communications and collaboration among projects and teams.
Anticipated Responsibilities
- Project/Program Management
- Consulting (including facilitation and leadership development)
- Public-Private Partnership Management and Strategy
- Budgeting
- Managing Sub-contractors
- Travel to Afghanistan
- Client Relationship and Prime Management
- Leadership/People Management
- Business Growth
Qualifications
Requirements
The ideal candidate has:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 8+ years of management consulting or financial management experience
- Masters in Business Administration or other relevant Masters Degree
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification (preferred)
- Top Secret Clearance (not mandatory, but candidate must have ability to achieve and retain a clearance)
Attributes
The ideal candidate possesses:
- Passion for social impact and outcomes
- Understanding of both private and public sector cultures
- Strong business acumen
- Flexibility and resolve in the face of ambiguity and complexity
- Interest in economic development and international relations
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
- Strategic mindset and ability to translate vision into action
- Clear sense of urgency and proven ability to meet client and project timelines
- Ability to motivate and lead teams
- Practiced skill in summarizing/presenting complex concepts in a simple manner
- Ability to shine in a team environment and positively impact The Clearing’s culture
- Solid knowledge of government contracting and a proven ability to navigate through the process
Contact Details
- Contact: Erin Rieple
- Telephone: 202-558-6499
- Email: recruiting@theclearing.com
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to recruiting@theclearing.com. Please include how you heard about The Clearing in your cover letter.
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