Job description
Overview: Join Delivery Associates as a Project Leader based in Brazil and lead consulting teams delivering impact on the biggest issues facing society today - climate, education, health, innovation, and others - in partnership with governments, philanthropy, and non-profit partners in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Location: Brazil.
Job Description:
Delivery Associates work with leaders in the public sector and impact organizations to solve problems, build consensus and implement policies and programs that impact millions of people. We use a clear methodology to solve problems and help our partners deliver results. We’re successful in part because we master our approach and in part because we are empathetic, resourceful, level-headed, and dedicated to our clients and the people they serve
We are currently seeking a Project Leader based in Brazil to join our growing consulting team in Latin America.
DA Project Leaders are senior professional services managers, simultaneously leading multiple projects or major workstreams, responsible for shaping the work we do and end-to-end management. They are responsible for maintaining and growing senior relationships, while leading and coaching teams of Delivery Leaders and Associates.
In this role, you’ll work across a range of contexts - directly with community nonprofits and within their local ecosystems, collaborating with federal, state and local level governments for policy implementation, as well as working with large non-profit or funder initiatives driving policy outcomes, partnering with them to design, shape, and scope impactful initiatives and interventions. You’ll support programs, policies, and initiatives that span outcomes in a vast array of areas, including health, education, environment, and government effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage project teams: Organize teams and delegate tasks to ensure efficient project execution, fostering a healthy teaming culture.
- Lead problem solving sessions: Guide colleagues and partners in breaking down issues to identify root causes and develop solutions.
- Design stakeholder reporting: Develop client reports, dashboards, and communication materials, transforming complex challenges and resolutions into clear, concise memos and well-structured presentations.
- Facilitate collaboratives: Lead effective meetings and workshops that drive forward problem solving and consensus.
- Build key relationships: Cultivate trust, influence, and a strong sense of partnership among senior stakeholders.
- Navigate complex engagements: Lead multi-stakeholder engagements in complex environments with curiosity, empathy, and the ability to influence partner teams for collective progress.
- Support practice and domain development: Participate in and lead internal initiatives and contribute to the organization and the company growth, as well as to advance our subject matter expertise and internal IP within and across our practices.
Core Competencies:
We work well with people who demonstrate the following competencies:
- Communication: ability to lead formative discussions, produce high-quality materials, and tailor messaging effectively.
- Teamwork: efficient collaboration and delegation, while fostering an inclusive teaming environment.
- Problem solving: robust and holistic solution development approach, adapting for risks and opportunities even in the face of ambiguity.
- Results orientation: an owner mentality, diving project success and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
- Building DA: a commitment to growing and developing the firm, including business development, recruiting, IP development and living our values.
Mindsets:
We work closely in diverse, global teams, leaning on each other’s strengths. We don’t expect any one person to be all things nor do we operate in silos. Our teams are made up of leaders who are:
- Adaptable: Able to thrive in a dynamic environment.
- Analytical: Skilled in dissecting and solving complex problems.
- Accountable: Self-sufficient and reliable in a remote work setting.
- Driven: Committed to delivering high-impact work.
- Curious: Eager to learn from clients, colleagues, and partners.
- Collaborative: Team players who value diverse perspectives.
- Inclusive: Embrace all voices and backgrounds to enrich our work.
- Resilient: Stay on track and persevere through challenges.
- Ethical: High level of integrity and professionalism.
Required Skills/Experiences:
- Educational background: Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in a relevant field highly preferred (e.g. Public Policy, Economic Development, International Relations). Requisite years of professional experience and/or apprenticeship pathways will also be considered in lieu of formal education.
- Professional experience: A minimum of 8 years of relevant and full-time work experience in consulting, other professional services, or as a senior manager in government and public sector delivery.
- Team leadership: Proven track record leading / managing a team of early-to-mid career-level contributors in a professional services or project-based context.
- Project management experience: Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects and programs.
- Fluency in English: Excellent verbal and written English communication skills. Fluency in Spanish is desired.
- Authorization + location requirements: Must be based in and have work authorization in Brazil. Delivery Associates will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
What we offer:
- Impactful work on transformative projects: Opportunities to engage with senior leaders working on the biggest challenges facing inclusive economic mobility.
- Excellent colleagues: We strive to be as talent-dense and diverse as possible, so we are always learning from each other.
- Growth environment: Everyone’s career pathway is unique - be part of a growing organization committed to continuous improvement.
- Flexibility: Remote working environment with opportunities for global collaboration.
- Benefits Package: Our colleagues enjoy a comprehensive benefits package for the effort they put in. In Latin America, this means a market-rate base salary, annual bonus eligibility, private medical insurance), and generous paid leave balances (including 40 days of PTO.
- Travel opportunities: Our teams regularly come together to collaborate with each other, with clients, and in the communities our work is designed to impact.
Our Values:
These values serve as an anchor, enabling us to stay true to who we are and what we stand for.
- Passion: It is all about impact.
- Excellence: Delivering to the highest standards.
- Humility: Pride without ego.
For more information, visit deliveryassociates.com/our-work or contact our talent team at [email protected].
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