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• Position title: Program Management Associate

• Position type: full time, fixed-term contract for 12 months

• Salary: 90,000 THB per month, flexible depending on experience and location

• Location: Bangkok, Thailand preferred, though remote working in timezones GMT +5 to +11 will be considered.

• Application closing date: 25 April 2022, 9am ICT (GMT +7)

ABOUT US

Cuttlefish Digital is a start-up digital communications and campaigning agency. We develop and deliver creative digital campaigns for clients focusing on climate action and energy transition in the Asia Pacific region. As part of a global network of communicators, researchers, marketers, and advocacy strategists, we work with non-profit organizations to campaign for clean energy.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Oversee a portfolio of creative digital advocacy campaigns, in support of international campaign partners addressing the climate crisis

• Set up and maintain project management tools and standards with Project Leads

• Develop and support assessment protocols for ongoing evaluation and improvement of campaigns

• Oversee the campaign's budget to maximize our team’s collective impact.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with Project Leads, cross-functional teams, and partners to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new digital campaigns and projects.

• Develop and oversee the portfolio budget across campaigns and projects, with the Managing Director, Operations Manager, and Campaigns Manager, and be accountable for delivering against campaign priorities.

• Support the Director and Operations Manager to develop and implement the risk management plan, including working with Project Leads to identify risks and opportunities.

• Support team leads to set priorities in line with the needs of the program and our campaigns.

• Support Project Leads and provide guidance in setting project management standards throughout the project lifecycle.

• Produce periodic reports, presentations, explainers, and other updates for internal and external stakeholders on program performance.

• Draft and implement standard processes and procedures that support the needs of projects, project leads, clients, teams, and the global network.

• Manage access to and the use of our main IT tools for managing projects, including Google Drive, 1Password, Monday.com, Slack, Miro, and other tools as needed.

• Draft and manage client agreements and service contracts.

• Organize and manage various team and management meetings, mostly on Zoom.

• Other tasks relevant to the smooth functioning of our campaigns, projects, and operations.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE & PROFILE

• Proven experience in digital project management or program management roles, preferably in a non-profit or digital agency environment.

• Strong knowledge and experience in project management methodologies like waterfall, agile, lean and kanban.

• Solid understanding and experience in digital businesses, marketing and/or digital campaigning.

• Confident using IT tools for remote collaboration: Monday.com, Trello, Miro, 1Password, and Google Workplace, or a willingness to learn.

• Experience in setting up automated processes and integrating tools and processes (experience using services like Zapier or Integromat would be a plus).

• Exceptional time management, facilitation, and organizational skills.

• Excellent communication skills in an international, remote team environment across many different cultures.

• Proficient English speaker with exceptional writing and speaking skills, since English is our main language of working. Fluency in other Asian languages would be a plus but not essential.

• Bachelor in business management or project management would be preferred.

• Possessing or currently working towards PMP or PRINCE 2 Practitioner project management certifications would be preferred.

This is a new role reporting to the Managing Director.

We understand that most candidates won’t be able to meet every criteria listed above, but if you’re interested and want to see if you make a good fit, please get in touch via jobs@cuttlefishdigital.co to discuss your suitability further.

DATES OF CONSULTANCY

We can offer you a 12-month, fixed term contract (including a 3 month probationary period) with a possibility of extending contingent on funding and performance.

Please note this is a home-based position, though we may be able to offer access to a co-working space if you’re located in Bangkok, Thailand. We are not able to offer sponsorship for a business visa or work permit at this time.

HOW TO APPLY

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Please send your CV and a short letter (no more than one page) answering the cover letter questions listed below by Monday 25 April 2022, 9am ICT (GMT +7).

Cover letter questions

1. What was the biggest challenge you encountered in managing a digital project or program and how did you overcome it?

2. Describe an example where you implemented a new process or procedure to solve a problem. How did you make it successful?

3. Give an example where you had to make a tough decision on a project or program to ensure its overall success and why.

To apply for this role visit

https://cuttlefishdigital.co/careers/program-management-associate/