Project Leader

Summary

Join Delivery Associates, a global social impact consultancy, as a Project Leader in our North America team. Lead multiple projects in the education sector, partnering with government, foundation, and public sector clients. You will manage project teams, solve problems, design stakeholder reports, and build key relationships. This senior role requires significant experience in consulting or public sector delivery, proven team leadership, and excellent communication skills. We offer a remote work environment, opportunities for global collaboration, a comprehensive benefits package, and impactful work on transformative projects.

Requirements

• Educational background: Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred (e.g. Public Policy, Education). 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, in education, economic mobility, and/or workforce development
• 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: Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects
• Communication skills: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Authorization + location requirements: Must be based in and have work authorization in the United States. Delivery Associates will not sponsor applicants for work visas

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 growth of our work in Economic Mobility, as well as to advance our subject matter expertise and internal IP within and across our practices

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. Public Policy, Education)

Benefits

• Impactful work: Opportunities to engage with senior leaders and work on transformative projects
• 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
• Healthy compensation: Our colleagues enjoy a comprehensive benefits package for the effort they put in
• Travel opportunities: Willingness to travel 25%