Project Manager
- Location: São Paulo
- Salary: R$19,566 per month
- Check out our values-driven benefits below!
Join our innovative, global team using technology to transform the way the social sector engages with data. We run on passion, blending diverse skill sets and experiences with a collective mission to help organizations tackle challenges and achieve greater impact. We encourage all staff to push their own boundaries and drive the company in exciting new directions. As a social enterprise, we reinvest a majority of our profits in our growth and continued pursuit of our mission and vision.
Position Overview
Project Managers lead Vera’s project consulting teams to design and configure operations/program monitoring, management, and evaluation systems for social impact organizations. They manage client relationships and project delivery according to quality standards and are involved throughout the entirety of a project’s life cycle. Within the consulting team, Project Managers develop and implement clear project plans, budgets, timelines, and development strategies for client engagements.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Manage projects and oversee project teams
- Consult directly with clients; develop relationships and regularly communicate with active and prospective clients
- Within the consulting team: develop and implement clear project plans, budgets, timelines, and development strategies for client engagements, oversee Vera’s project teams to ensure high-quality delivery on-time and on-budget
- Lead internal and external project planning and kickoff meetings; facilitate regular project team meetings with Vera and client stakeholders.
- Manage resources within and between project teams to utilization and hours targets.
- Contribute to business development including responding to RFPs, facilitating sales conversations, and scoping new projects
- Contribute to Vera’s learning environment; manage, train, and coach junior staff
- Remain informed on new technologies, methodologies, and tools relevant to nonprofits and NGOs
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
- Bachelor’s degree — what you studied isn’t critical; what you’re passionate about is
- 4+ years experience in a Project Management or related role
- IT Project management or consulting experience and aptitude
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute on project work plans, including effective management of budget and timelines
- Demonstrated leadership or management experience
- Demonstrated client relationship management experience — ability to manage senior client stakeholders to effective outcomes is a key requirement.
- Analytical and problem solving skills — do problems slow you down or drive you to seek solutions?
- Strong aptitude for using technology and data
- Demonstrated interest in social sector work
- Excellent written and verbal communication and relational skills
- Experience or interest working in a small, dynamic team
Desirable:
- Understanding of SDLC methodologies (Agile, Waterfall)
- Experience managing projects with the Force.com platform
Compensation & Benefits
This is a full-time position with access to all company benefits. We take care of our employees and their families, by offering competitive benefits, such as:
Paid Time Off
48 days of paid leave each year, including local and company-wide holidays.
Health Care
Vera is passionate about supporting the health of you and your family. We cover medical insurance premiums, including family coverage, up to a maximum amount.
Wellness Leave
We do not cap sick leave. If you’re sick, we hope you get better!
Sabbatical
To showcase our commitment to employee growth and well-being, Vera offers a paid sabbatical to employees who complete three consecutive years.
Employee Incentive Plan
All employees participate in our Employee Incentive Plan. Employees receive stock options, aligned to their job title and location, as part of their total compensation package.
How to Apply
Complete an online application (attaching CV) here.
For additional information, please contact [email protected]
Vera Solutions is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment and encourages applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.
