Manager, Impact Measurement

ABOUT US:

At the Sorenson Impact Institute (“the Institute”), we envision a thriving world where everyone is valued, communities prosper, and the measured impact of our actions guides our decision making. Housed at the University of Utah David Eccles School of Business , we advance global impact through innovation in impact investing and finance, public policy and spending, and corporate and social sector behavior. We utilize world-class data science and impact storytelling as key tools in this global effort. As part of its mission to train future impact leaders, the Institute integrates academic programming and experiential learning into each of its practice areas including in the operations of our own impact investing practice and fund, and in the management of an outside fund. In addition, the Institute hosts two of the largest and most recognized convening’s and collaboration opportunities in the impact space, the annual Sorenson Innovation Summit and SOCAP.

WHO WE ARE:

• Our vision: We envision a thriving world where all people are valued, communities prosper, and the measured impact of our actions guides our decision making.
• Our mission: We change the world by helping others integrate measurable impact into decision making, channeling capital to solve social needs, and integrating data science and people-centered storytelling into all that we do.
• Our strategy: We help integrate data-driven impact into decisions of (1) capital allocation, (2) public policy & spending, and (3) corporate & social sector behavior. We catalyze impact by innovating, collaborating, educating, advocating, demonstrating, and inspiring change. 

POSITION OVERVIEW 

The Impact Strategy team works with social enterprises, corporations, foundations, and impact investing f irms to measure, manage, and communicate their social and/or environmental impact. The Impact Measurement Manager will manage the execution of impact measurement and management (IMM) workstreams and projects at the Institute such as the development of IMM frameworks, impact theses, impact assessment tools, and annual impact reports. The Manager will interface directly with clients to ensure project milestones and deliverables are aligned with expectations and goals of projects. The Manager will be responsible for managing project teams consisting of associates and student interns and for mentoring other junior staff in their professional development. They will also be responsible for content generation, data analysis support, and research support. The Manager will be responsible for keeping projects running on time and within scope and ensuring the highest quality of project deliverables. You should have a strong interest in the role the private sector plays in creating positive social/environmental impact and demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills. This role requires a bachelor's degree in a related area of assignment or equivalency. Strong project management skills with six years of progressively more responsible management experience. Background knowledge in impact measurement and management, impact investing, impact evaluation, or social or environmental impact analysis in order to analyze, plan and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors. Strong writing, presentation, and quantitative skills are required. 

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Support project implementation by keeping projects running on time and within scope
• Support multiple projects with the ability to prioritize across projects
• Lead project team meetings
• Maintain and organize project folders
• Draft project deliverables
• Prepare project presentations
• Establish mechanisms for rapid feedback and learning within projects
• Provide high quality interactions and clear and consistent communications with clients

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area of assignment.
• 6 years of progressively more responsible management experience, including working with and leading teams.
• Experience delivering written and oral presentations in client settings.
• Demonstrated relationship management, critical thinking, analytical, quality business writing, and effective communication skills.
• Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
• Strong coordination and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate and function effectively on a highly motivated, innovative, and entrepreneurial team. 

PREFERENCES

• Master’s degree in business administration or related area.
• 5 years in a client services and management consulting environment.
• Prior IMM experience at an impact investing organization or consulting firm
• Background knowledge in impact measurement and management, impact investing, impact evaluation, or social or environmental impact analysis in order to analyze, plan and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a remote or hybrid working context.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Slack, Asana, Microsoft Office, or other productivity, design, and data tools.
• Salt Lake City, Utah preferred. 

Use application link below:

https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/180961