It Project Manager - Greenpeace International

12 month fixed term contract / full time

Location: The successful candidate may be based in a country where one of the independent National/Regional Greenpeace organisations (NRO’s) is located. See the locations here. [Please note that we are currently unable to host new staff in a number of NRO's at this present time, due to various restrictions. We are unable to support hosting in the US, in addition to some other NRO locations. The recruitment team may reach out to you to provide an update as necessary, depending on your location]. We offer competitive NGO level salary and benefits, the specifics of which depend on location where the successful candidates will be based. We aim to share this information with candidates before reaching the offer stage.

Greenpeace International is looking for an IT Project Manager to provide the direction, vision, understanding and motivation to deliver multiple IT-related projects successfully and sustainably across the organisation.

As a Project Manager within the Greenpeace International (GPI) Information Technology Unit, you will report to the Head of Projects and Applications. Your role will be to plan, implement and finalise projects across GPI and our National & Regional Organisations (NROs) within the defined scope, quality, time and budget. You will be expected to supervise all aspects of a project and to assume responsibility for the coordination and completion of several projects at the same time.

In this role you will:

• Ensure realistic resourcing, budget and time planning, and gain commitment from internal/external resources.
• Minimise risk and exposure – identify, log, analyse and manage potential/actual issues and risks, take corrective action, and review how they might impact scope, schedule, quality and cost.
• Play a part in the ongoing development and success of the IT Project Management Team.
• Contribute towards and work according to relevant GPI project methodologies, processes and standards, ensuring that all project team members understand and follow these.
• Ensure that completed projects are delivered with comprehensive documentation and support.
• Manage all stakeholder expectations, and define and delegate responsibilities to appropriate team members.
• Define, with the Project Owner, the goals, scope, results, constraints, acceptance criteria and project structure, and ensure collaborator understanding and all appropriate processes/reporting structures are in place.
• Handle IT projects of various sizes to a successful completion in terms of agreed time, costs and quality.

What we're looking for:

• Support for and belief in Greenpeace’s core aims and values.
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written, and preferably one other language.
• The flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances, focus on critical issues and make quick decisions.
• Sufficient understanding of IT systems, software development and project management (Scrum, PMI, Prince2) to deliver projects of varying sizes.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Previous experience of working in an international and culturally diverse environment.
• A proven track record of managing and delivering successful projects, preferably in an international environment.
• Ability to demonstrate a substantial level of work experience in a similar or relevant role.
• Bachelors or masters level of thinking.

What you can expect:

The team you’ll work in consists of 5 IT Project Managers. While all working on their own projects, they feel it’s important to be closely connected, personally as well as professionally, to support and learn from each other. The Global IT Project Management team is part of the Tech Department, which has increasing Digital Maturity across the Greenpeace network as a priority. You’ll be encouraged to develop both personally and professionally, taking advantage of the wide range of learning and development opportunities available to our staff. Staff can also join global communities on several social activities, well-being topics, and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion.

About Greenpeace:

Our goal is to ensure the ability of the earth to nurture life in all its diversity. That means we want to:

• Protect biodiversity in all its forms
• End all nuclear threats
• Prevent pollution and abuse of the earth’s ocean, land, air and fresh water
• Promote peace, global disarmament and non-violence

To Apply

If you share our vision, please click 'apply for this job' below, to begin your application.

To apply for this role, we require you to answer a selection of key criteria and upload your CV (in English) via our online application form.

Addressing the key criteria is an important part of your application. We will be looking for evidence that demonstrates your skills and experience in these areas. Use examples where possible, to draw attention to experience, knowledge, achievements and skills gained in past employment or voluntary/leisure activities, provided they are relevant to the post.

It’s advisable to prepare your responses to the key criteria before starting your online application, as you are unable to save and return to it at a later date.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please email us at [email protected]. Please note that all applications have to be filled out via the website and can't be submitted via this email.

Greenpeace is a global campaigning network. It comprises 26 independent national/regional organisations, and a coordinating organisation, Greenpeace International. Greenpeace uses peaceful, creative confrontation to expose global environmental problems, and develop solutions for a green and peaceful future.

Greenpeace International is an equal opportunity employer with a longstanding commitment of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual. We recognise and value the benefits and strengths that diversity brings to our employees and the whole organisation and we thrive in an environment that encourages respect and trust. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and would like to invite you especially to apply!

CLOSING DATE: Thursday 22nd June 2023, 23:59 (CEST)