OFFICE LOCATION Arlington, Virginia, USA Location is flexible to anywhere in the US. Remote and hybrid options are available. #LI-Remote #PDN WHO WE ARE The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world's toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor. One of TNC's primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we'll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply - we'd love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, "you'll join for the mission, and you'll stay for the people." WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER The Senior Manager, Business Strategy and Operations (BSO) supports the operational excellence of TNC's Marketing and Communications (MAC) division through three primary scopes of work: leading or supporting departmental process and workflow development and implementation; project management of priority business strategy and operations projects; and executing priority MAC division special projects. Process and Workflow Development and Implementation: The Senior Manager, BSO leads or supports the planning, execution, and implementation of business process and workflow projects within the MAC division. They work with stakeholders and colleagues to: define project goals; gather input to understand current state; develop and test processes; facilitate the change management; and monitor results. Project Management: The Senior Manager, BSO is responsible for the high-caliber, successful project management of operations-focused priority projects and initiatives of the MAC division. Serving in a leadership role on project teams, they are responsible for: managing projects in line with MAC'S project management framework; developing clear and effective project plans, including working with project leadership to define strategic goals, objectives, and key performance indicators; assembling and managing project teams with clear roles; developing and tracking/managing budgets; developing timelines and ensuring that deliverables are executed on time; reporting at various milestones throughout the project; and proactively identifying and solving issues or problems as they arise to ensure that project goals and objectives are met. Special Projects Execution: The Senior Manager, BSO plans, executes, and delivers special projects in support of strategic priorities of the departmental leadership, Business Strategy and Operations team, and other divisional priorities as needed. They are responsible for ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and meeting the quality standards of the division. As the Senior Manager, Business Strategy and Operations, you will: Responsible for leading or supporting the successful execution of process and workflow development and implementation projects of various size and scope, working in partnership with BSO team staff and other colleagues and stakeholders. Responsible for the project management of operations-focused divisional priority projects, ensuring execution follows the MAC project management framework and meets divisional standards. Responsible for the successful execution of MAC division special projects, meeting the quality standards of the division. Responsible for the change management approach of new process roll-outs, including communicating and socializing process or workflow changes and implementing training as needed. May supervise one or more staff, intern(s), and/or contractor(s). Accountable for achievement of direct reports' business and professional development goals and objectives. Collaborates and influences without authority to achieve project goals. Responsible for planning, development, and management of project-level budgets. Evaluates interim and end results; develops and implements corrective strategies as needed. Responsible and accountable for meeting goals and objectives. Opportunity to act independently within specific program or project goals. Work checked through agreement by superiors. Other related duties as assigned. WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU Are you looking for work you can believe in? At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of Work that You Can Believe in where you can feel like you are making a difference every day. We're looking for someone with strong experience in leading a diverse, multi-disciplinary team. The ideal candidate should have exceptional communication and collaboration skills and experience designing, organizing, and directing complex projects. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by directing and shaping the work of our team. The ideal candidate will have all or some of the following qualifications. If you don't have all of them, apply anyway and tell us about your skills and experience: Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience. Multi-lingual skills. Management experience that includes ability to lead, motivate, set objectives, manage performance, and resolve conflict. Ability to influence without authority. Experience in change management. Ability to balance input, make decisions, and execute projects in a cross-functional, collaborative team culture. Ability to identify recurring issues and analyze information for patterns, trends, relationships, and root causes. Experience in project management; PMP or other project management certification. Ability to foster an environment of creativity and professional growth. Excellent writing, presentation, communication, mediation, and negotiation skills. Expert knowledge of current and evolving trends in relevant business process and project management disciplines. Demonstrated ability in planning and management of budgets. Experience working in Asana or other project management software.