Project Leader - North America

Overview

Lead engagements within our growing portfolio of impactful work with governments, place-based organizations, and philanthropies working to improve economic mobility in U.S. communities.

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 through line 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.

We are currently seeking a Project Leader to join our growing consulting team in North America.

DA Project Leaders are senior professional services managers, simultaneously leading multiple projects or major work streams, 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, working in collaboration with local governments, philanthropies, and nonprofit organizations.

Your work will focus on partnering with them to design, shape, and scope impactful initiatives and interventions that ultimately drive resident impact.

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

• 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.

• 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…