Project Manager. Mexico City. Posting Date: 07/02/2026. Deadline: 07/30/2026
Role Title:Project Manager – IT Governance & Outsourcing
Contract Type:Regular
Reporting To:Associate Director– IT Governance
Program/Department/Unit Name:Information Technology
Location:LondonMexicoCity,Rio
Team Name:IT Governance & Outsourcing
Role Purpose
The IT Governance & Outsourcing team at OSF defines ways of working to manage IT-enabled projects, data, budgets and expenses, contracts, vendors, and business continuity. It establishes processes to advance demand management/project prioritization, streamlined project delivery, benefits tracking, discipline around project management practices, change management practices and adherence to Enterprise Architecture and IT Security good practices.
Key responsibilities
- Listen tointernal customersand sponsors and help drive strategy conversations, create vision presentations, and develop complex project plans.
- Understand the big picture and value delivery while focusing on efficiencies and optimizations.
- Create and manage project budgets fromUSD$100K-$5m.
- Create orderand stabilityusing project management techniques and toolsasappropriate forthe project context.
- Seamlessly orchestratetimezones, milestones, deadlines, and dependenciesacrossmultipleprojects atonetime.
- Break silos by buildingrelationshipsand processes for interacting with subject matter experts within ITand across the organization.
- Communicate clearlyto stakeholders and other audiences throughsophisticated change management plans, trainingplansand project communicationplans.
- Managerelationships with external vendors, includingnegotiating contracts,monitoringand evaluatingvendor performance,and ensuring compliance with contractual agreements.
- Motivate and protect the project team, solve problems, remove obstacles,anticipateissues, and manage risk.
- Haveabilityto recognizewhenprojectsare strugglingandtocourse-correct when necessary, including stopping projectsthat are not meetingobjectives.
- Embrace IT Governance processes and procedures, stakeholder management and change management processes and techniques.
The ideal candidate
- Provenprojectmanageroperatingin a complex multi-countryconsulting, for-profit,or non-profit organization.
- Experience usingindustry standardproject managementframeworks,tools and techniques to managemultiple projectssimultaneously from initiation to closing(project management and change management certifications arehighlyvalued.
- Proven experience with change management,risk management,IT vendor management and control, and budget management up toUSD$5million.
- Experience managing diverse stakeholders in a matrix organization.
- Experience managing cross-functional IT system implementations acrossmultiplegeographiesandlegal entitieswithan elevated ITsecurity profile.
What we offer
- Exceptional opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact; from a generous annual professional development allowance for every employee to onsite training and learning conversations with visiting experts.
- Excellent benefits andperksto promote well-being and a healthy work-life balance, including:
- Generous time off, as well as our standard Open Society close at year-end (where vacation days are notrequired) and flexible work arrangements.
- Employer-paid health insurance*and dental plansfor individuals and families (no employee contributionrequired).
- Exceptional retirement savings plan (non-contributory for employees) and life insurance.
- Progressive paid parental leave, reproductive and family planning support, and much more.
- A commitment to nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace, so you can bring your whole self to work and make a positive impact.
Who we are
Open Society Foundations aim to establish vibrant and inclusive democracies where governments are accountable to their citizens. Our operating model organizes grantmaking around specific, time-limited projects, developed alongside support for established partners, enabling us to respond swiftly to emerging needs. We are committed to promoting human dignity, equality, and rights; reimagining democratic ideals and practice; and advancing equity in governance systems.
Guided by our founder’s values and the belief in the art of the possible, we engage directly with global entities, individuals, and policymakers through grants, advocacy, impact investing, and strategic human rights litigation to drive positive change. At the heart of our mission is a deep commitment to rights, equity, and justice, inspiring every action we take.
Additional information
Open Society Foundations is committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively seek applications from talented individuals across all backgrounds, identities, and life experiences. Each candidate is evaluated solely on their unique qualifications without regard to race, age, sex, religion, ethnic origin, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, or any other legally protected characteristics.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities.
Competitive rates of pay apply.
Open Society Foundations is committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion, and to building a diverse staff that reflects the movements, issues and communities that our mission serves. Candidates from all underrepresented backgrounds, identities and communities are encouraged to apply.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and colleagues with disabilities.
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