Senior Associate, Delivery

Senior Associate, Delivery, Ignite

About
GISI and Palladium:

GISI
is a global, employee-owned family of companies focused on construction,
infrastructure, earth and environment, and global development. Ignite is GISI's
newly launched technology and innovation group, created to embed technology
directly into every project across its operating companies. The goal is to
transform how value is delivered to clients by leveraging digital solutions
such as AI, digital twins, robotics, and advanced analytics.

Palladium,
a GISI company, works to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the
lives and livelihoods of people around the globe; broaden access to health,
water, power, and infrastructure; build enduring, sustainable, and
transformative institutions and market systems to address global challenges;
and conserve the natural world. We operate in over 90 countries and have a
workforce of 2,000 talented, motivated, and diverse staff around the world. This
role is hired through Palladium, the operational platform for Ignite.

This
Opportunity:

The
Senior Associate, Delivery will play an
important role in enabling innovative process automation
and digital transformation through Ignite and other Palladium projects.
The primary focus will be supporting Ignite's operations
and assisting in the implementation
of identified initiatives. The Senior Associate will develop and
implement streamlined processes, tools, and systems, including how
to best to harness technology platforms to achieve greater
efficiencies. This role will actively collaborate with cross-functional
teams and operating companies, to deliver solutions that create
immediate value by following an agile approach to continuous improvement. This
role is central to supporting how we operationalize technology and
innovation across the GISI platform of companies.

Location
and Compensation:

The
position can be based where Palladium/GISI have an office location - Arlington,
VA, Newport Beach, CA, or New York, NY.

Palladium
supports a hybrid working model with a mix of in-office and telework.

For
our prospective employees in the United States, please note that the full-time
equivalent annual base salary for this position is expected to range from $70,000
to $80,000, and successful candidates may also be eligible for additional,
variable incentive compensation dependent on the role. For part-time employees,
the salary will be prorated based on the actual number of hours worked.

Please
be advised that a final salary offer will be based on various factors,
including but not limited to your qualifications, education, experience,
skills, seniority, performance, and Palladium's business or organizational
needs.

If
you have any questions or concerns regarding the compensation for this
position, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We value your interest in
our company and appreciate the opportunity to discuss this opportunity with
you.

Reporting
Lines:

• The
  role reports to the Vice President, Digital Strategy and Innovation
• The
  role will be required to liaise closely with operations and
  delivery teams across operating companies and engage closely
  with Palladium's enabling functions and Digital Practice
• The
  role may also serve as a core project management unit member for select
  projects, and for assigned projects will have a dotted reporting line to
  the Project Director

Primary Roles
and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate implementation of Ignite's strategic operational plan including managing including managing progress of group initiatives, establishing systems for KPI and performance tracking and financial reporting and analysis
• Serve as the project manager for special initiatives and projects that enhance internal efficiency by liaising with global colleagues to plan and facilitate rollout of initiatives, including change management and stakeholder communications
• Lead business analysis activities, focusing on business process mapping and workflow analysis activities for assigned initiatives to identify new ways of working and implementing technologies both internally and across GISI companies and teams
• Manage technology vendors and subcontractors, monitoring both technical and financial aspects, including contractual compliance and timelines to completion
• Establish and operationalize processes, tools and resources including how they are maintained and disseminated, including continuous process improvements
• Contribute to building a culture that positively values and recognizes the importance of a disciplined approach to analysing, planning and rolling out new tools, policies, and systems, and proper change management programs
• Coordinate with internal and external communications, leading the preparation of regular internal reports
• Maintain appointments and scheduling for team meetings, communications and events
• Other duties as assigned by the line manager, including assisting PMUs on projects on an as needed basis

Essential
Criteria:

• Bachelor's degree in international development, business administration, or relevant field
• 4+ years of demonstrated project management and business analysis experience with generalist knowledge, skills, and capabilities across core functional areas related to professional services organizations
• Experience coordinating and implementing process improvements and digital transformation initiatives

Core
Abilities Required:

• Exceptional team player with the ability to build trust and effective communication among colleagues and stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a fast-moving and dynamic team whilemaintaininga client-centered focus
• Inquisitive mindset, creative,and desire totakeinitiative to learn new systems, technologies,andskillsand how they can be applied
• Skilled in creating clarity in roles, work processes, and decision-making in ambiguous situations
• Adaptable to strategy and priority changes
• Keen attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality written content
• Proficient in problem-solving and decision-making
• Experience with Microsoft Office
  Suite or related software

Desirable
Criteria:

• Fluency in a foreign language

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. We
encourage you to apply early as the position may close once a suitable
candidate is found.

All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.

Should you
require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or you
are a neurodivergent individual, or for any other circumstance, please email
our team at accessibility@thepalladiumgroup.com and we will be in touch to discuss.

Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as "the
preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the
communities we work with from harm". We are committed to ensuring that all
children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with
respect and are free from abuse. All
successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process
including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.