Project Manager (New Ship)

12 month temporary contract / full time

• offered on a 12 month contract basis initially, with possibility of extension / move to permanent contract, subject to local terms.

Location: The successful candidate may be based in a country where one of the independent National/Regional Greenpeace organisations (NRO’s) is located. See the locations here. [Unfortunately, we are currently unable to host new staff in a number of NROs at this present time, due to various restrictions. We are unable to support hosting of new staff in Africa, India, US, UK, Italy, Colombia, MENA region, in addition to some other NRO locations. The recruitment team may reach out to you to provide an update as necessary, depending on your location].

Greenpeace International (GPI) is looking for a Project Manager to support the build of the new Greenpeace Ship!

The Project Manager plays a crucial role in providing overall project coordination and management for the new ship project. This role requires a combination of strategic planning, team coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills to ensure the successful completion of the project. They will be part of GPI’s Build Management Team, Core Team, as well as the GPI Shipyard Team if and when required.

The Project Manager, reporting to the Task Giver of the New Ship project (currently the Deputy International Programme Director), will provide overall project coordination and management to the New Ship project. This role will ensure alignment across all teams and personnel involved in the new ship project, including the New Ship Technical Project Manager and their technical teams, as well as scheduling, planning, and production of materials for decision-makers. The role will be responsible for liaison and day-to-day coordination with other areas of GPI which are involved in the new ship project. This role will also oversee the day-to-day management of the internal budgets for the duration of the build, as well the contracts with external suppliers.

In this role you:

• Serve as a clear liaison between the Task Giver and all GPI functions involved in the new ship project by proactively seeking alignment, links, and ways of integrating work streams.

• Support the New Ship Technical Project Manager in the development and execution of comprehensive project plans, encompassing all phases of the ship construction, from initial design to final delivery.

• Proactively identify and pre-empt, where possible, potential implementation and scheduling obstacles.

• In liaison with the New Ship Technical Project Manager, support the allocation of resources, including manpower, materials, and equipment, to optimize project efficiency.

• Implement robust project management methodologies and best practices to drive successful project outcomes.

• Oversee compliance of all subcontractors and involved parties with GPI policies.

• Provide high-level coordination and steer to the New Ship Core team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.

• Organize effective task delegation, empowering team members to take ownership of their responsibilities and contribute to project success.

• Coordinate with various external stakeholders including NROs, engineers, designers, suppliers, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure alignment with project goals and specifications.

• Act as the point of contact for internal stakeholders, including senior management.

• Foster strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, vendors, regulatory agencies, and project team members, to facilitate collaboration and resolve conflicts.

• Communicate project objectives, progress updates, and key milestones clearly and concisely to stakeholders at all levels.

• Proactively manage stakeholder expectations and address any concerns or challenges in a timely and transparent manner.

• Develop and manage project budgets tracking and resource allocation to ensure cost-effective project execution, paying attention to ensuring that reporting is streamlined.

• Identify potential risks and challenges associated with the project and develop comprehensive risk mitigation strategies to minimize their impact, under the leadership of the Task Giver.

• Monitor project performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs), implementing corrective actions as necessary to address deviations from project goals.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging lessons learned from previous projects to optimize processes, enhance efficiency, and elevate project delivery capabilities.

For further details about the role, please see the full job description by clicking HERE.

What we’re looking for:

Remember no one has every skill or experience needed for this role and you’ll have the opportunity to learn a lot from the team. We believe someone who has a few of these is well suited to exceed in this role:

• Proven experience in project management, ideally to include some experience within the shipbuilding or maritime fields.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively lead multidisciplinary teams and engage with diverse stakeholders.

• Experience working in an international organization.

• Demonstrable commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and ability to collaborate with cross-cultural teams.

• Capable of working cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.

• Capable of setting priorities, developing a work schedule, monitoring progress towards goals, and tracking details/data/information/activities.

• Capable of assessing problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.

• Ability to work under pressure and effectively manage workload.

• Proactive and solutions-focused.

• Flexible approach to working with colleagues across multiple time zones and open to international travel.

• Support for and belief in the core aims and values of Greenpeace.

What you can expect:

You’ll be encouraged to develop both personally and professionally, taking advantage of the wide range of learning and development opportunities available to our staff. Staff can also access our wellness initiatives, such as yoga and meditation and also have the opportunity to join our global Equity, Diversity & Inclusion staff communities.

Please visit the careers site here, to learn more about working for Greenpeace.

To Apply

If you share our vision, please click apply for this job below, to begin your application.

To apply for this role, we require you to answer a selection of key criteria and upload your CV (in English) via our online application form.

Addressing the key criteria is an important part of your application. We will be looking for evidence that demonstrates your skills and experience in these areas. Use examples where possible, to draw attention to experience, knowledge, achievements and skills gained in past employment or voluntary/leisure activities, provided they are relevant to the post.

It’s advisable to prepare your responses to the key criteria before starting your online application, as you are unable to save and return to it at a later date.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please email us at recruitment.int@greenpeace.org. Please note that all applications have to be filled out via the website and cant be submitted via this email.

We welcome everyone to apply for our positions. We understand that some candidates hesitate to apply unless they meet 100% of the criteria. However, we strongly encourage you to apply if you meet some of the key criteria for our roles. We’d love to know how your unique experience can bring value to our team. We believe in people power and having representation from many different communities to effect change.

Greenpeace International is an equal opportunity employer with a longstanding commitment of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual. We recognise and value the benefits and strengths that diversity brings to our employees and the whole organisation and we thrive in an environment that encourages respect and trust. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and would like to invite you especially to apply!

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 16th June, 23:59 (CEST)