Project Management Strategist Contract

About Us

Textile Exchange is a global non-profit driving beneficial impacts on climate and nature across the fashion, textile, and apparel industry. We guide a growing community of brands, manufacturers and farmers towards more purposeful production, right from the start of the supply chain.

Our goal is to help the industry to achieve a 45% reduction in the emissions that come from producing fibers and raw materials by 2030, while keeping our focus holistic and interconnected and seeking to improve the state of our freshwater, soil health, and biodiversity too.

For real change to happen, everyone needs a clear path to beneficial impact. That’s why we believe that approachable, step-by-step instruction paired with collective action can change the system to make preferred fibers and materials the accessible default, mobilizing leaders through attainable strategies, proven solutions, and a driven community.

At Textile Exchange, materials matter. To learn more, visit TextileExchange.org.

Working at Textile Exchange

We work remotely with a team located in 20+ countries. We are a diverse group committed to harnessing the strengths of the global textile industry to accelerate change toward climate and other key environmental goals.

We work collaboratively on important environmental issues around the world by working and interacting with farming groups, processors, brands, retailers, and environmental experts in the textile and fashion industries around the world. We offer an opportunity to join a cutting-edge global environmental nonprofit and to help strengthen the impact of our organization.

Each Textile Exchange employee is offered a competitive compensation package with paid time off, a yearly bonus, opportunities for continuing education, and more.

Like all roles at Textile Exchange, this role will be primarily home-based; Textile Exchange is a US-based but remote-working organization with a global team.

Job Summary

For the last several years, Textile Exchange has experienced extraordinary growth. Our project management systems and processes have not kept pace with that growth and thus, there is a need for an experienced and effective Project Management Strategist to create and refine the systems, processes and tools to run a successful project management workflow so we are well positioned for more growth into the future.

The primary function of this role is to drive and implement the strategy behind how we approach project management as an organization. This position will not have anyone reporting directly to it, but the Project Management Strategist will work cross-functionally to help provide resources and support to project managers throughout the organization.

Because this role is new, it is expected that the role will assess current practices and implement changes in the first 6 months. The goal during this period will be to standardize processes, create templates, and train staff on their use. A crucial part of this role will be leveraging a project management system for company-wide use. Textile Exchange currently uses ClickUp, but work will need to be completed to assess and optimize our current use. After this initial period, it is expected that the Project Management Strategist will monitor the use of these tools and templates and work closely with staff and management to ensure compliance of the standard suite of tools and leverage reporting for better oversight of project performance.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Define project governance to ensure consistent adherence to documented processes;

· Create and monitor use of a standard set of processes, requirements, templates, tools and shared language and understanding related to project management;

· Train teams on project management best practices, including

o use of tools and templates;

o planning, launching, tracking and ending projects; and

o file storage, resource allocation, risk assessment and communication for cross-functional project management.

· Provide project managers and project teams with administrative and operational support;

· Ensure project management system and project prioritization aligns with organizational goals and strategic objectives, and enables reporting for management teams;

· Become the organizational expert on ClickUp and create a consistent approach to tracking work that is used at all levels of the organization;

· Serve as the project manager for complex key projects across the organization as needed;

· Facilitate cross-functional team collaboration and clear communication channels to achieve project management goals;

· Oversee project progress, proactively identify risks and issues, and devise effective mitigation strategies;

· Create a suite of dashboards and trackers for management oversight of major projects;

· Collaborate with Knowledge Management on developing project-related knowledge capture flows including after-action reviews, end of project retrospectives and an organization wide learnings library; and

· Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field;

· Project Management qualification (PMP) or equivalent;

· 5+ years experience in project management with a proven track record of leading and delivering complex cross-functional projects;

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

· Strong presentation and reporting skills;

· Experience in training (one-on-one training, group sessions, written documentation);

· Strong organizational, multitasking, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills;

· Ability to assess and manage project risks and issues; and

· Ability to adapt to changing priorities and business needs.

Preferred Requirements

· Experience using ClickUp, Microsoft 365, and Salesforce;

· Knowledge of industry standards, regulatory requirements, and quality assurance processes;

· Experience in managing change within an organization; and

· Proven experience in managing a Project Management Office (PMO) or similar function.

Employment Package

· Full Time Position, 40 Hours a Week

· Location: Virtual/Remote

· Annual Salary Range: $ 60,000 – $ 92,000 USD

· To be filled as soon as possible (start date to be agreed between both parties).

· Our offers for salary and benefits are dependent on the region of the final candidate. We post most positions based on a US-based Team member, but final offers are made in alignment with the final candidate’s permanent residence and in line with Textile Exchange’s regional employment package. · To see if we hire in your country and for more information, please visit: https://remote.com/country-explorer

How to Apply

Please apply here with your resume and a cover letter.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis as they are submitted. Early application submission is strongly encouraged. 

Textile Exchange is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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