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What is a Project Leader?
As a Project Leader, you’ll lead internal and external teams towards more effective public sector work – and greater impact for everyday people. DA PLs are senior managers, simultaneously leading multiple projects or major workstreams, responsible for shaping the work we do and end-to-end management of the DA teams that deliver impact. PLs are responsible for maintaining and growing senior relationships (within client governments, with our philanthropic and public sector partners), while leading and coaching teams of experienced Delivery Leaders (most DLs have at least 5-8 years relevant experience and a master’s degree).
DA works closely with governments, foundations, and social impact organizations all over the world to implement policy in a way that translates to real outcomes for everyday people, helping turn innovative programs into lasting impact. In short, we help public sector partners get things done. Project leaders run major client projects, managing internal and external teams towards priority outcomes through a blend of our internal framework and their own impeccable judgement.
Our Project Leaders (PL) can:
We work well with people who are:
Experience.
Many of our people have backgrounds in management consulting, public sector implementation, government, philanthropy, think tanks / policy research, and international development. Some come from startups and tech. All our Project Leaders have experience leading (most Delivery Leaders have at least 5-8 years relevant experience and a masters degree). Most have some experience with our major verticals: education, public health, sustainability, economic development, agriculture, innovation. We’ve done this long enough to know that what matters most is your skill set and your mindset. We’re open to lots of backgrounds as long as you can show us you’re a skilled leader, an analytical thinker, a clear communicator, and an avid learner.
Required Skills.
These are the basics.
What We Offer:
About Delivery Associates
We help governments and social impact organizations all over the world turn big ideas, campaign promises, and ambitious goals into everyday reality for the people they serve. We approach every problem with a strong bias towards implementation, an open mind to possibilities, empathy for governments and residents, and a strong values system. We are always asking ourselves, our partners, and our clients: What would it take to make change happen? Learn more at www.deliveryassociates.com.