Manager, Project Delivery, Nexus (Francophone)

Palladium; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Office in Arlington

Job summary

Palladium in Arlington, VA seeks a Manager, Project Delivery, Nexus (Francophone) to lead day-to-day delivery of the FAA-funded project, coordinating with francophone country teams, contracts, compliance, and budgets.

The role requires 5+ years in donor-funded or international development programs, fluent French, and ability to manage multi-country operations; hybrid work with 3 days in office, 2 from home; salary range $96,000–$100,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of donor-funded or international development project management.
• Fluent in French.
• Experience coordinating multi-country teams.
• Ability to manage budgets, reporting and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day project delivery for Palladium’s FAA project.
• Oversee planning, procurement, grants, and compliance.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, invoicing, and audit-ready records.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and HR processes.
• Monitor risks and client reporting, and contribute to business development.

Skills

French fluency

Project delivery

Budget management

Contract compliance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Manager, Project Delivery, Nexus (Francophone)

Manager, Project Delivery, Nexus (Francophone)

About Palladium: Operating inover 50 countries,Palladium is a global consulting and implementation companyworking in partnership with governments, businesses, investors, and communitiesto design and deliver solutions that createlastingpositive 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 tosupport inclusive and sustainable development. Our more than 2,100 staffworldwide work as trusted advisors across diverse contexts, combining deeptechnicalexpertise, implementation techniques, and innovative technologyto deliver locally informed, client-focused solutions that helporganizationsachievemeasurable, sustainable impact. Palladium ispart of GISI’s global family of companies, which aims to create solutions forthe world’s most complex challenges. With annual revenues of $14 billion,GISI’s approximately 15,000 employees are engaged in projects across 100countries worldwide providing construction, program/project management, andengineering consulting services.

ThisOpportunity:

Palladium iscurrently seeking a Manager, Project Delivery, fluent in French, tosupport Project Nexus, a global digital health Fixed Amount Award (FAA) fundedby the United States Department of State Global Health Security and Diplomacy division.The project works in over a dozen countries with centralized core funding andwill achieve established quarterly milestone benchmarks that are 3, 6, 9, 12months in duration.Aligned withthe America First Global Health Strategy, Project Nexus emphasizes countryownership, accountability, efficiency, measurable results, and global healthsecurity. Project Nexus focusses on the integration of digital platforms intointeroperable ecosystems that provide real-time data for planning,accountability, and performance management. These systems will also supportoutbreak intelligence by connecting surveillance, laboratory, facility, andlogistics data to enable earlier detection and faster responses to publichealth threats. The Manager serves aspart of the Project Management Unit (PMU) that is responsible for the management and delivery of specific activity buy-ins. The Manager provides effectiveand efficient financial and compliance activities to deliver work in accordancewith contractual obligations, company policies, local country settings, andclient rules and regulations. Please notethis is a project role with an end date of March 31, 2027, but has the optionto be extended should additional client funding be made available and staffperformance is excellent. Location: The position is based in Palladium’s Arlington, VA office withinour Americas region. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US assponsorship for this is not available. Palladium supports a hybrid working model with 3 days in office, 2days from home. Compensation: The base salary for this position is expected to range from $96,000to $100,000. Please be advised that a final salary offer will be based onvarious factors, including but not limited to your qualifications, education,experience, skills, seniority, performance, and Palladium’s business ororganizational needs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• 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
• 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

HumanResource 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 andClient 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
• 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
• Fluency in French
• 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
• Excellentverbal, written, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Abilityto train and coach staff
• Excellenttime management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Stronganalytical and problem-solving skills
• Abilityto prioritize tasks and to delegate when appropriate
• Proficientwith Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Workswith respect and dignity for all colleagues and contributes to acooperative team working environment
• Abilityto work with a low level of supervision and as a part of a team whenrequired
• Abilityto travel and work in developing countries for extended periods of time ifneeded

Applicationswill be accepted on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply early as theposition may close once a suitable candidate is found. Please note that onlyshortlisted candidates will be contacted. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationalorigin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. Shouldyou require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability oryou are a neurodivergent individual, or for any other circumstance, pleaseemail our team at [e-mail] and we willbe in touch to discuss. Safeguarding - We defineSafeguarding as “the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect ourpeople, clients and the communities we work with from harm”. We are committedto ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladiumare treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject toan enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and arigorous due diligence process.