Governance Reviews Program Manager

ICANN; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ICANN is seeking a Reviews Manager to oversee the lifecycle of reviews, ensuring accountability and effectiveness within its multistakeholder governance model. You will manage projects end-to-end, coordinating with volunteers, the Board, and the organization to deliver on time, on budget, and within scope.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and communications across global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years of professional experience, including 6–8 years in a project management environment.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Fluency in English is required; other UN languages are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages project planning, scope, objectives, dependencies, risks, schedule, and costs.
• Facilitates clear, regular communications with stakeholders and presentations of status updates.
• Coordinates cross-functional staff and community groups to drive actions and outcomes.
• Establishes guidance on the review process and ensures governance integrity across lifecycle stages.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication

Leadership

Process improvement

Change management

Global collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP certification preferred

Job description

ICANN is seeking a Reviews Manager to oversee the lifecycle of reviews, ensuring accountability and effectiveness within its multistakeholder governance model. You will manage projects end-to-end, coordinating with volunteers, the Board, and the organization to deliver on time, on budget, and within scope.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and communications across global teams.