Project Manager (Digital Programming)

The Opportunity 

Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as the Project Manager (Digital Programming) in London, UK or any existing Save the Children International Regional or Country office worldwide. 

Role Purpose: 

The role of Project Manager sits within the Digital Programming team at Save the Children International, which is responsible for leading the digital transformation of our work with children. This forms a central pillar of our strategy to deliver a greater impact to far more children in the 120 countries in which we work. The Digital Programming team is putting in place the processes, platforms, tools and resources that enable Save the Children staff to design, deliver and scale safe, high quality digital programmes. 

The Project Manager is responsible for implementing a suite of tools that local teams will depend on for the effective delivery of a wide range of digital programmes across different thematic areas (including health, education and child protection). The initial focus will be on delivering messaging platforms that can support a number of use cases like bite-sized learning, social behaviour change communications and feedback.  

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS 

Essential  

• Extensive track record of successfully managing a programme or project in software development and implementation.  

• Proven experience of using and leading change management activities including change impact assessment, stakeholder management, managing resistance, building change capacity, designing and defining roles and responsibilities. 

• Proficient demonstrable skills in managing and reporting complex projects within a Portfolio Office/PMO structure 

• Proven ability to deliver projects on time / on budget, using project management processes and tools including risk management, benefits management, financial management and quality assurance  

• Comprehensive management and influencing skills with experience of working with senior level executives 

• Ability to resolve issues swiftly and decisively whilst safeguarding standards and procedures 

• Strong team leadership abilities with the ability to motivate and mobilise individuals outside their reporting line 

• Excellent communication skills (written & oral English), including the ability to communicate and present to all levels of the organisation 

• Cultural awareness and experience of delivering solutions internationally 

Desirable  

• Proficiency in a second core language of Save the Children (French, Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic) 

• Non-profit sector knowledge/experience 

We can offer circa £48,000 per annum (If based in UK) with an option of flexible working hours. If the role is based outside of the UK, National T&C (including pay) will apply. 

This role can be based in London or any existing Save the Children International Regional or Country office location on approval, provided the successful candidate has proof of eligibility to work from the preferred location. 

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The Organisation 

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030: 

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday 

• All children learn from a quality basic education and that, 

• Violence against children is no longer tolerated 

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued. 

Application Information: 

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your salary expectations.  

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. 

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy. 

Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.