ELEVATE is hiring a
Role
Senior Project Manager (Operations)
Advisory Services
Location
London/New York
Who we are
LRQA Sustainability (formerly ELEVATE) is the global market leader in ESG, sustainability, and supply-chain solutions. We design, build, and manage data-driven, sustainability-linked programs with assessment, advisory, program management and analytics solutions. With 120+ offices globally (and still growing), we offer a unique opportunity to work on real issues that span the globe and positively impact people, communities, and the planet.
Our clients include many of the world’s leading companies across all sectors, including consumer goods, retail, food/agriculture, electronics, renewable energy, and electric vehicles.
Fasten your seatbelt for an energetic and dynamic experience where you will partner with world class leaders on solving some of the most pressing issues of our time in new and innovative ways!
Job Overview at a glance
We are looking for a highly motivated, organized and proactive professional to support our work to effectively manage, implement and report on our US Department of Labor funded project aimed at reducing child and forced labor in global supply chains through traceability.
Position Summary
The Project Manager (Operations) (PMO), under supervision of the Project Director (PD) and in collaboration with other staff and partners, will manage the Project’s programmatic and administrative functions including: helping to ensure that the Project and implementing partners are efficiently and effectively implementing outputs and activities in compliance with the USDOL/U.S. Government (USG) and ELEVATE’s operational and reporting requirements.
Work Planning and Reporting
Operations and Administration
Communications & Collaboration
Direct planning and execution of Project and coordinating Partner meetings and activities.
Help draft and edit Project reports, memos and slide decks for a variety of audiences, including the US government, brands, experts, other key stakeholders and the public.
Ensure accurate timely responses to USDOL/USG, Partner and stakeholder inquiries.
Support and help refine Project’s communication with stakeholders, in coordination with the responsible Partner and ELEVATE staff.
Support and, at times, lead Project participation in programmatic and partner coordination meetings.
Liaise with external stakeholders as needed, including brands, academia, governments, labor rights activists and others.
Support internal and external communications efforts including development or review of success stories, articles, blog posts, or other external communications products.
Represent the project in coordination meetings.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Term of Performance
The position is for one-year, with the possibility of extension based on performance and Project Requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer
LRQA is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by local law. Personal data provided by applicants will be treated as confidential information
and will be used exclusively for employment purposes only. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Applicants who are not invited for an interview may consider their applications filed for future reference.