Manager, Project Delivery, AFGHS

About Palladium

• Operating in
• over 50 countries, Palladium is a global consulting and implementation company
• working in partnership with governments, businesses, investors, and communities
• to design and deliver solutions that create lasting positive impact.
• We address some of the world’s most complex challenges across infrastructure,
• economic growth and natural capital, health, energy, climate and environment,
• and digital transformation—strengthening systems, institutions, and markets to
• support inclusive and sustainable development. Our more than 2,100 staff
• worldwide work as trusted advisors across diverse contexts, combining deep
• technical expertise, implementation techniques, and innovative technology
• to deliver locally informed, client-focused solutions that help organizations achieve
• measurable, sustainable impact.
• Palladium is
• part of GISI’s global family of companies, which aims to create solutions for
• the world’s most complex challenges. With annual revenues of $14 billion,
• GISI’s approximately 15,000 employees are engaged in projects across 100
• countries worldwide providing construction, program/project management, and
• engineering consulting services.

This

Opportunity

• Palladium is
• currently seeking a Manager, Project Delivery, to
• support Project AFGHS, a global digital health Fixed Amount Award (FAA) funded
• by the United States Department of State Global Health Security and Diplomacy division.
• The project works in over a dozen countries with centralized core funding and
• will achieve established quarterly milestone benchmarks that are 3, 6, 9, 12
• months in duration.
• Aligned with
• the America First Global Health Strategy, Project AFGHS emphasizes country
• ownership, accountability, efficiency, measurable results, and global health
• security. Project AFGHS focusses on the integration of digital platforms into
• interoperable ecosystems that provide real-time data for planning,
• accountability, and performance management. These systems will also support
• outbreak intelligence by connecting surveillance, laboratory, facility, and
• logistics data to enable earlier detection and faster responses to public
• health threats.
• The Manager serves as
• part of the Project Management Unit (PMU) that is responsible for the
• management and delivery of specific activity buy-ins. The Manager provides effective
• and efficient financial and compliance activities to deliver work in accordance
• with contractual obligations, company policies, local country settings, and
• client rules and regulations.
• Please note that we are waiting on a signed award so an employment agreement cannot be issued until then. In addition this is a project role with an end date of October 31, 2027, but has the option
• to be extended should additional client funding be made available and staff
• performance is excellent.

Location

• The position is based in Palladium’s Arlington, VA office within
• our Americas region. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US as
• sponsorship for this is not available.
• Palladium supports a hybrid working model with 3 days in office, 2
• days from home.

Compensation

• The base salary for this position is expected to range from $96,000
• to $100,000. 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.

Primary Responsibilities

Project Management

• Lead day-to-day project delivery for Palladium’s FAA, acting as the key link between implementation teams, project leadership, corporate services, compliance functions and Francophone country teams
• Manage project planning, procurement, subcontracting, grants, reporting, and operational processes to ensure efficient, compliant delivery against workplans and contractual requirements
• Perform day to day roles and responsibilities as they align to project milestones
• Oversee financial management by tracking budgets, forecasts, invoicing, partner expenditures, cash flow, approvals, and audit-ready records to keep project spending aligned with plans
• Support recruitment, onboarding, supervision, and development of project staff, while maintaining accurate HR processes and helping teams follow company policies and client rules
• Monitor risks, contracts, client communications, and overall project performance, while also contributing to business development and strengthening Palladium’s reputation with clients
• Adhere to strict timelines for field staff project management support and responsiveness
• Perform operation compliance oversight to ensure accountability and adherence to policies and procedures

Financial

Management

• Manage the full project finance cycle, including monthly reporting, forecasting, budget tracking, and expense reconciliation
• Manage milestone budgets and actuals and ensure spending within budget ceilings
• Serve as milestone financial gatekeeper being accountable for cost-to-earn tracking and invoice readiness with Palladium’s Accounts Receivable team
• Monitor financial performance against workplans and forecasts, proactively addressing variances, shortages, or overspend
• Oversee key financial controls such as funds transfers, cashbooks, invoices, partner expenditures, and approval processes
• Ensure compliance with company policies, client regulations, delegated authority requirements, and audit/record-retention standards
• Support broader financial operations including budget development, cost share tracking, bank account setup, and coordination with partners and service providers

Human

• Resource Management and Recruitment
• Lead project workforce planning, recruitment, and contracting in coordination with field teams and internal HR, compliance, and talent functions
• Maintain accurate HR data and oversee staff mobilization, demobilization, contracting, and travel for international personnel
• Supervise and develop junior project delivery staff through coaching, feedback, and ongoing performance support
• Support onboarding and training of new team members to ensure understanding of project processes, tools, policies, and company culture
• Contract and

Client Relationship Management

• Manage contract compliance, amendments, and approval actions to keep project delivery aligned with prime agreement requirements
• Serve as a key liaison with Contracts and Compliance, clients, and project leadership on reporting, commitments, and contractual matters.
• Track project progress against targets and milestones while supporting client engagement and broader stakeholder advocacy

Essential Criteria

• 5+ years of demonstrated experience working on donor-funded or international development programs, with exposure to multi-country operations and partner coordination
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks, including client regulations, company policies, and audit requirements
• Experience overseeing contracts, grants, and partner agreements, including amendments and approval processes
• Ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders (project teams, corporate services, clients, and compliance functions)
• Experience supporting or leading recruitment, onboarding, and management of project staff, including supervision of junior team members
• Demonstrated experience managing project risks, performance tracking, and client reporting against deliverables and milestone

Core Skills

• Ability to complete timesheet daily
• Respond to all technical staff who have procurement needs the day of receipt
• Execute procurement documents immediately when requests are received. Any delays that are greater than 2 days should be communicated to supervisor

Excellent

verbal, written, interpersonal and organizational skills

Ability

to train and coach staff

Excellent

time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

Strong

analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability

to prioritize tasks and to delegate when appropriate

Proficient

with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Works

with respect and dignity for all colleagues and contributes to a

cooperative team working environment

Ability

to work with a low level of supervision and as a part of a team when

required

Ability

to travel and work in developing countries for extended periods of time if

needed

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. Please note that only
• shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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 [email protected] 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.