**Principal Manager, Project Management Global** City/Country Location Details **Bethesda, Maryland** Employment Status Job Type **Corporate** Job Title: Principal Manager, Project ManagementGlobal(P7) Department:USG Programs Reportsto:Senior Portfolio Director, USG Programs WorkLocation:Bethesda,Maryland Position Overview This positionprovideshome office management, financial, and contractual oversight to U.S. Government-funded international development projects. The positionis responsible forenabling projects to achieve quality programming and development outcomes and is part of a core team of Project Managers (PMs) providing surge and capacity support to the portfolio with decision-making authority for one or more projects. Asprojectmanagement team member this position provides support and collaborates with colleagues as needed. This is afull-timepositionwhich requires authorization to work in the United States. Responsibilities Project Oversight + Manages home office(HO)functions for one or more projects and relationships with the field teams. + Manages resources across these teams and encourages collaboration within broaderdirectorateand geography. + Makestimelydecisions; escalates toappropriate decision-makeras needed. + Keeps Senior Portfolio Director (SPDs) informed of key management or technical issues on the projects. + Participates in management or technical STTAs. Executes authorities listed in SOA. + Mayserve as ActingChief of Party (COP)orDeputy Chief of Party (DCOP). Mobilizing Technical Expertise + Identifieshome office technical experts (e.g., from Development Innovations) that will serve as resources to the COP andcomponentleads on the project. + With the support of the Recruitment team and field human resources teams, engages in project level recruitment in support of STTA and LTTA vacancies. + Participates andprovidessupport as necessary to the COP and field team during all strategic planning sessions. + Manages project extension or modification proposals.  + Reviews, supports, and edits (with COP) STTA deliverables as requested by field.  + Contributes to cross-portfolio knowledge sharing andis responsible forpromotingprojectthrough success stories, DAI website updates, hosting project brown bags, etc.  + Contributes to cross-project learning with Development Innovations to deepen development solutions that are locally relevant, successful, and sustainable. Quality Assurance + Leads Quarterly Project Review (QPR) process. + Responsible for following up on specific action items and/or taking measures for improvements as needed resulting from the Client Satisfaction Surveys (CSM) twice a year.Conducts the call directly with the Technical Director. Risk Management + Providesoversight of operational activities, such as mobilization and demobilization of staff, home office-based procurement, etc. + Troubleshoots complex or cross-departmental problems. + Ensures compliance with DAI policies and procedures and, in consultation with support groups,providesrecommendations for best practices (in areas such as inventory management, insurance, record management, export control, etc.). + Serves as the primary point of contact for the COP and HO staff on technical, management, operational, and financial issues. + EngageswithHuman ResourcesandSPDpersonnel issues as needed. + Participates in project start-up and closedown and may serve as Start-up or Close-down Manager or Team Leader asappropriate. + Proactivelyidentifiesand analyzes areas of riskandadvises project team on solutions and preventative measures. Ensures compliance with internal and external audit findings. Contractual Compliance + Ensures overall contract compliance with client and DAI rules, regulations, and procedures.  + Resolves complex contractual issues withappropriate escalationand collaboration with Contracts and senior management. + Manages preparation of budget realignments, contract modifications, and subcontract modifications. + Ensures teammembersdraft routine contractual documents using approved templates. + Writes Statements of Work for subcontracts and serves as primary point of contact for all US based subcontractors and partners. Financial Management + Accountable for managing project financial performance targets (with COP); leads project financial reviews;analyzes and troubleshoots financial issues. + Monitors and approves project non-billable costs; responsible for minimizing non-billable costs. + Responsible for ensuring accuracy of project financial transactions and monthly project invoices. + Reviews and approves home office payments (e.g., expense reports, vendor invoices). + Monitors accuracy of project budget andprovidesanalysis and solutions; understands financial structure of contract andadvisesCOP and home office on profitability implications. + Assistshome office team and field with quarterly ETC projections andprovidesfinal ETC review. Staff Management + Supervises, trains and coaches Project Associates. + Ensures COP receives DAI orientation andappropriate training. + Ensures Project Associates/Specialists complete the required training as per the LearningPlan andhave theskills and support to successfully carry out their SOWs.  + Encourages learning and knowledge sharing across USG Programs. + Conducts performance reviews and goal setting meetings for Associates. + Ifserving asaCOP supervisor,conducts performance reviews for COPs along with the Technical Director Additionalresponsibilities asdeemednecessary. Qualifications & Skills MinimumRequirements: + Grade7:Minimum of7years ofrelevant professionalexperienceand acollege degree. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered. + Experience leading administrative, contractual, financial, and regulatory compliance in USG funded contracts with an overall value of at least $80 million. + Excellent andup-to-dateknowledge of U.S. federal government regulations, policies, and procedures. + Demonstrated experience supervising bothfield and home office staff. + AdvancedproficiencyinMicrosoftOffice, especially conducting quantitative analysis in Excel. + Excellentwritten and oral communication skillswith the ability to communicate information clearly andtailorcommunication style to diverse audiences. + Able to build andmaintainexcellentworking relationships with staff at all levels of the organization and external clients from diverse backgrounds. + Able and willing to adjust work schedule, as needed, to support teamslocatedin different time zones/countries. + Able and willing to travel to any country where DAI currentlyoperatesor may wish tooperatebarring times when DAI Global Security hasdeemedtravel unsafe.Project Managers are expectedto take a minimum of one short-term assignment per year. + Authorized to work inthe United States. Preferred, but notrequired: + Proficiencyin a second language (Spanish, French, Russian, or Arabicpreferred). + Prior experience working on or managing USAID-funded projects. + Master’s degree in a relevant area. + Experience working in host countries. Supervisory Requirements: May supervise one or more Project Associates or Project Specialists. Compensation & Benefits: For employees working the United States, the full-time equivalent annual base salary for this position is expected to be between $108,997 to $128,232. Salary for part-time employees will be prorated based on actual hours worked. Actual offers will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant education, experience, skills, seniority, performance, and business or organizational needs. Eligible U.S. based employees will be able to enroll in medical, dental and vision insurance, plus a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. Additionally, employees will be eligible for company-paid annual leave (vacation & holidays), sick leave,andparental leave,as well as short- and long-term disability coverage. Detailed information will be provided at the time a formal offer is extended. For employees working outside of the United States, compensation and benefits will vary based on location. Equal Employment Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. DAI and its employees are committed to confronting discrimination in all forms, nurturing respect for our interpersonal relationships, and holding ourselves accountable for positive change within the company and in the communities, cultures, and countries in which we live and work.  DAI is committed to attracting andretainingthe best employees from all races, ethnicities, and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner. DAI upholds the highest ethical standards.We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches.Allour positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks. Back (https://phf.tbe.taleo.net/phf04/ats/careers/v2/searchResults?org=DAINC&cws=48)