Senior Project Manager, Large NGO

Morgan McKinley Hong Kong

Posted 1 month ago Permanent Competitive

Job Responsibilities

Project Strategy & Lifecycle Management

Design implementation roadmaps: Develop comprehensive project plans, key milestones, and operational frameworks.
Integrate cross-cutting dimensions: Embed social equity, gender inclusion, and economic sustainability directly into the project lifecycle.
Manage end-to-end delivery: Direct the execution of small to large-scale research, education, or field operations.
Evaluate project outcomes: Conduct post-project reviews to extract lessons learned, archiving critical institutional knowledge.

Grant, Budget, & Compliance Control

Oversee project expenditures: Manage complex multi-currency budgets, ensuring strict alignment with financial forecasts.
Enforce donor compliance: Ensure all operational activities conform to legal contribution agreements and organization regulations.
Facilitate procurement processes: Draft technical requirements for supplier selection and evaluate performance metrics.
Secure alternative funding: Author high-quality technical proposals and bids to expand organizational funding sources.

Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy

Liaise with partners: Maintain strategic relationships with executive leadership, government agencies, and field partners.
Formulate communication mechanisms: Build structured reporting pathways to update external donors on milestones.
Represent the organization: Pitch project models at international forums or local public roundtables to advocate for the cause.

Risk Mitigation & Quality Assurance

Anticipate implementation bottlenecks: Identify macro-level environmental, political, and operational risks before they halt progress.
Deploy contingency frameworks: Advise senior leadership on timely corrective measures to maximize beneficiary safety.
Maintain delivery standards: Establish strict quality assurance protocols so field deliverables match international quality indices.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree holder from a globally recognised university
10-15 years of relevant experience gained from large NGOs, public bodies or government
Open for candidates from top-tier management consulting firms or investment banking who aspire to switch their career to the non-profit sector
Excellent command of Chinese and English (written and verbal)

Job ID JN -072025-1984987

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