Senior ERP Program Director

Conservation International protects nature for the benefit of humanity. Through science, policy, fieldwork, and finance, we spotlight and secure the most important places in nature for the climate, biodiversity, and for people. With offices in 30 countries and projects in more than 100 countries, Conservation International partners with governments, companies, civil society, Indigenous peoples, and local communities to help people and nature thrive together.

POSITION SUMMARY - This position is based in Arlington, VA

Are you passionate about driving impactful change through technology? Do you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment? Join the Conservation International IT team. CI is seeking an experienced  Senior ERP Program Director  to lead our large-scale ERP project.

About Us: Conservation International is a global non-profit organization dedicated to protecting our planet’s biodiversity and promoting sustainable development. As an ERP Program Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our future by implementing cutting-edge solutions that enhance our operations worldwide.

Responsibilities

Project Planning and Management:

• Create and maintain a comprehensive project plan, covering scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality, and user adoption.
• Establish a project team, define roles, and develop a communication plan.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and devise mitigation strategies.
  
  

Schedule Management

• Develop project timelines, identify critical path activities, and manage dependencies.
• Proactively address issues or delays during implementation.
  
  

Scope Management

• Collaborate with business process owners and technical leads to document requirements and validate stakeholder needs.
• Prioritize user stories and acceptance criteria.
  
  

Stakeholder Management

• Engage with executive teams, department managers, IT personnel, and end-users.
• Maintain strong relationships, provide regular updates, and manage expectations.
  
  

Budget Management

• Establish and track the project budget, reporting on variances.
  
  

Risk Management

• Identify project risks, develop contingency plans, and manage dependencies.
• Anticipate potential risks and devise effective solutions.
  
  

Resource Management

• Ensure the right team composition and coordinate with vendors and contractors.
  
  

Change Management

• Execute comprehensive strategies to ensure the successful adoption of new ERP tools and processes.
  
  

Vendor Management :  

• Oversee vendor relationships, ensuring timely deliverables and adherence to acceptance criteria.
  
  

Quality Assurance

• Continuously evaluate project effectiveness and adapt processes as needed. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
  
  

Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• May require some travel.
• This position follows a hybrid work structure, working some days from the office and some remotely. Guidance will be shared during the interview process.
  
  

Qualifications

Required

Formal Education & Certification

Bachelor's degree (Four-year college diploma or university degree) or equivalent combination of education and experience in computer systems design or computer science, plus 10 years equivalent work experience and 5 or more years of supervisory experience of direct staff or external vendors.

Knowledge & Experience

• 7+ years of project management and/or agile experience.
• Thorough understanding of agile methodologies, values, and procedures.
• Thorough understanding of the software development lifecycle.
• Ability to understand technical issues and communicate with non-technical stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Familiarity with project management tools (i.e. Jira, Monday.com, etc) and ERP platforms.
• Proven ability to multitask and meet priorities. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and under minimal supervision.
• Experience developing and implementing change management strategies and plans.
• Fluency in English is required.
  
  

Personal Attributes

• Effective leadership, conflict resolution, and motivation skills
• Self-motivated and capable of managing multiple priorities and tasks as delegated.
• Team player with the ability to work within a collaborative and multi-cultural environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to work with diverse personality types.
• Ability to coach the team to reach their highest potential.
• Creative and efficient in proposing solutions to complex, time-critical problems.
• Collaborative in driving decisions.
• Ability to deal with multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail.
• Sense of urgency
  
  

Preferred

• PMP or other project management certification.
• Scrum master certification.
• Non-profit experience.
• Experience with specific ERP systems.
  
  

To apply for this position please submit a resume and cover letter.

See all Conservation International Career Opportunities HERE

Conservation International is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility-committed employer. We are proud to have a diverse, global workforce where employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, position requirements, business needs, market conditions, merit, and other legitimate nondiscriminatory factors.

As a science-based organization, CI follows CDC recommendations for COVID-19 and other vaccines. Accordingly, for the health and safety of our employees, their families, and our community, subject to applicable local law, all Conservation International staff are expected to be vaccinated against COVID-19. However, vaccination is no longer a mandate or condition of employment and employees are not required to provide proof of vaccination. This means we will not require an individual to be vaccinated to enter a CI office, attend CI events or travel on CI-related trips. This applies for our community partners as well. This vaccine expectation applies to all team members working remotely, in a hybrid work arrangement, and on-site. Job applicants are NOT required to state their COVID-19 vaccine status in their application.