Global Development Project Leader

Dalberg; Genf; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalberg is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead high-performing teams on global development assignments in our Geneva and London offices. You will guide client engagements, manage budgets and timelines, and deliver strategic, evidence-based recommendations for international clients.

The role requires strong leadership, consulting expertise, and the ability to work across diverse cultures and sectors, with opportunities to grow within a purpose-driven, globally connected firm.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership of high-performing teams in analytical settings.
• Experience as a manager at a leading international consultancy.
• 5+ years framing and analyzing evidence-based strategic solutions.
• Expert knowledge of consulting toolkit and methods.
• Strong analytical abilities, quantitative and qualitative.

Responsibilities

• Take accountability for the quality of client deliverables.
• Lead and build the firm, manage client relationships and project stakeholders.
• Guide team members and oversee budgets and timelines.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to thought leadership.
• Support firm-building initiatives and strategic growth.

Skills

Team leadership

Analytical abilities

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Master’s in Business Administration or Masters in Public Administration/ Policy or PhD

Tools

Consulting toolkit

Job description

Dalberg is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead high-performing teams on global development assignments in our Geneva and London offices. You will guide client engagements, manage budgets and timelines, and deliver strategic, evidence-based recommendations for international clients.

The role requires strong leadership, consulting expertise, and the ability to work across diverse cultures and sectors, with opportunities to grow within a purpose-driven, globally connected firm.