Global Digital Transformation Project Lead

UN News; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

UN Women seeks a Project Manager to lead strategic digital transformation initiatives, including PRISM, across the organization. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage plans, timelines, budgets, and governance, ensuring alignment with UN Women’s priorities and risk management.

The role requires strong stakeholder engagement, change management, and reporting to the Digital Governance Board. International, home-based PPSA work arrangements apply, with collaboration across country

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business administration, management, IT or related field.
• First-level degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of advanced degree.
• Experience leading complex IT/digital transformation projects in international settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic direction and management of digital transformation projects (PRISM).
• Plan and coordinate delivery across business and technical teams.
• Engage and manage stakeholders at all levels.
• Manage project scope, changes, risks and dependencies.
• Plan and monitor project resources and budgets.
• Ensure QA and testing of deliverables.
• Coordinate communication and change management.
• Coordinate knowledge management and end-user training and support.
• Oversee project closure, transition, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Risk management

Governance

Education

Master’s degree in business administration / management / IT

Bachelor’s degree with additional qualifying experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

Oracle Cloud ERP

Job description

UN Women seeks a Project Manager to lead strategic digital transformation initiatives, including PRISM, across the organization. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage plans, timelines, budgets, and governance, ensuring alignment with UN Women’s priorities and risk management.

The role requires strong stakeholder engagement, change management, and reporting to the Digital Governance Board. International, home-based PPSA work arrangements apply, with collaboration across country