Director, Knowledge Management, Abt Associates, Bethesda MD or Cambridge MA
Posted February 26, 2014
Organization Overview
Abt Associates is a mission-driven, global leader in research and program implementation in the fields of health, social and environmental policy, and international development. Known for its rigorous approach to solving complex challenges, Abt Associates is regularly ranked as one of the top 20 global research firms and one of the top 40 international development innovators. The company has multiple offices in the U.S. and program offices in more than 40 countries.
The Office of Reputational Capital at Abt Associates develops and supports programs to help Abt staff conduct high quality, innovative work that improves people’s lives, and strengthen the company’s reputation for excellence.
Opportunity
Abt Associates seeks a Director of Knowledge Management to provide leadership in knowledge management (KM) by strengthening a knowledge sharing and collaboration culture across Abt Associates. The incumbent will focus on organizational objectives such as productivity, innovation, quality, impact, competitiveness, and continuous improvement of the organization’s knowledge sharing and collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and communicate KM strategy and vision to internal staff, management and stakeholders.
- Assess knowledge sharing and collaboration needs and identify appropriate strategies to fulfill those needs.
- Work closely with the businesses to understand, summarize, and address KM needs.
- Partner with IT and Corporate Communications to fulfill KM needs and implement KM strategy.
- Develop and implement KM policies, procedures, and best practices to achieve KM vision.
- Oversee selection, collection, analysis and reporting of KM metrics.
- Manage day-to-day KM team activities.
Skills Prerequisites
- 10+ years’ experience in knowledge management.
- Proven ability to promote knowledge sharing and collaboration across a diverse organization. trong facilitative leader who leads by example.
- Experience working in a large global organization that generates and leverages diverse forms of knowledge and expertise daily.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in cross functional teams.
Minimum Qualifications
BA/BS with 10+years of experience OR MA/MBA with 8+ years of experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.
This position is located in:
US-MA-Cambridge
US-MD-Bethesda