Project Leader - Latin America ()

About Delivery Associates (DA):

Delivery Associates (DA) is a global social impact consultancy specializing in transforming the public sector. With over a decade of experience and a foundation in Deliverology®, DA guides leaders through every phase of implementation—delivery-oriented strategy formulation, execution, and evaluation. DA partners with governments, philanthropies, and international organizations, employing actionable strategies to achieve sustainable, lasting outcomes. In every one of our services you will find a throughline back to this focus on helping our partners to deliver better results through better implementation. We are a small but global remote organization focused on scaling impact around the world.

We believe our work is only possible through a commitment to honoring and centering a diverse range of people, experiences, and ideas, and fostering an environment that is inclusive, equitable, and empowering. A diverse team of individuals that can bring their whole self to work will perform better, help us to be stronger partners, and allow us to drive more equitable impact for people around the world.

Job Description:

We are currently seeking a Project Leader to join our growing consulting team in Latin America (based in Brazil).

DA Project Leaders are senior professional services managers, simultaneously leading multiple projects or major workstreams, responsible for shaping the work we do and end-to-end management. They are responsible for maintaining and growing senior relationships, while leading and coaching teams of experienced Delivery Leaders and Associates. 

In this role, you’ll work across a range of contexts - directly with community nonprofits and within their local ecosystems, collaborating with federal, state and local level governments for policy implementation, as well as working with large national on-profit or funder initiatives driving policy outcomes, partnering with them to design, shape, and scope impactful initiatives and interventions. You’ll support programs, policies, and initiatives that span outcomes in a vast array of areas, ranging from climate / environment to education to public health.

We are strongly interested in candidates with proven experience and expertise in key sectors for our Latin America team, which includes: a) use of AI for public sector; b) climate and environment. 

‍Key Responsibilities:

• Manage project teams: Organize teams and delegate tasks to ensure efficient project execution, fostering a healthy teaming culture.
• Build key relationships: Cultivate trust, influence, and a strong sense of partnership among senior stakeholders.
• Lead problem solving: Guide colleagues and partners in breaking down issues to identify root causes and develop solutions.
• Facilitate collaboration: Lead effective meetings and workshops that drive forward problem solving and consensus.
• Navigate complex engagements: Lead multi-stakeholder engagements in complex environments with curiosity, empathy, and the ability to influence partner teams for collective progress.
• Design stakeholder reporting: Develop client reports, dashboards, and communication materials, transforming complex challenges and resolutions into clear, concise memos and well-structured presentations.
• Support practice and domain development: Participate in and lead internal initiatives and contribute to the organization and the growth of our work, as well as to advance our subject matter expertise and internal IP within and across our practices.

‍Core Competencies:

We work well with people who demonstrate the following competencies:

• Stakeholder management: ability to develop and sustain senior relationships end to end.
• Communication: ability to lead formative discussions, produce high-quality materials, and tailor messaging effectively.
• Teamwork: efficient collaboration and delegation, while fostering an inclusive teaming environment.
• Problem solving: robust and holistic solution development approach, adapting for risks and opportunities even in the face of ambiguity.
• Results orientation: an owner mentality, diving project success and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Building DA: a commitment to growing and developing the firm, including business development, recruiting, IP development and living our values.

‍Mindsets:

We work closely in diverse, global teams, leaning on each other’s strengths. We don’t expect any one person to be all things nor do we operate in silos. Our teams are made up of leaders who are:

• Adaptable: Able to thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Analytical: Skilled in dissecting and solving complex problems.
• Accountable: Self-sufficient and reliable in a remote work setting.
• Driven: Committed to delivering high-impact work.
• Curious: Eager to learn from clients, colleagues, and partners.
• Collaborative: Team players who value diverse perspectives.
• Inclusive: Embrace all voices and backgrounds to enrich our work.
• Resilient: Stay on track and persevere through challenges.
• Ethical: High level of integrity and professionalism.

‍Required Skills/Experiences:

• Educational background: Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in a relevant field strongly preferred (e.g. Public Policy, Economic Development, International Relations). Requisite years of professional experience and/or apprenticeship pathways will also be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Professional experience: A minimum of 8 years of relevant and full-time work experience in consulting, other professional services, or as a senior manager in government and public sector delivery. Experience with priority areas such as IA for public sector or climate/environment is a plus.
• Team leadership: Proven track record leading / managing a team of early-to-mid career-level contributors in a professional services or project-based context.
• Project management experience: Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects and programs.
• Fluency in English/Spanish: Excellent verbal and written English communication skills. Fluency in Spanish is desired.
• Authorization + location requirements: Must be based in and have work authorization in Brazil. Delivery Associates will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

‍What we offer:

• Impactful work on transformative projects: Opportunities to engage with senior leaders working on the biggest challenges facing inclusive economic mobility.
• Excellent colleagues: We strive to be as talent-dense and diverse as possible, so we are always learning from each other.
• Growth environment: Everyone’s career pathway is unique - be part of a growing organization committed to continuous improvement.
• Flexibility: Remote working environment with opportunities for global collaboration.
• Benefits Package: Our colleagues enjoy a comprehensive benefits package for the effort they put in. In Latin America, this means a market-rate base salary, annual bonus eligibility, private medical insurance (including dental), generous paid leave balances (including 40 days of PTO), and pension contributions.
• Travel opportunities: Our teams regularly come together to collaborate with each other, with clients, and in the communities our work is designed to impact.

‍Our Values:

These values serve as an anchor, enabling us to stay true to who we are and what we stand for.

• Passion: It is all about impact.
• Excellence: Delivering to the highest standards.
• Humility: Pride without ego.

For more information, visit deliveryassociates.com/our-work or contact our talent team at [email protected].