Program Manager

Location: PSI approved US State or Nairobi, Kenya
Location type: Remote Eligible* - Location subject to manager approval
Reports to: Senior Program Manager

*If you are unsure if you are in an eligible US state, please visit our Career page for more details.

** Please note that if you are applying for this position to be based in the United States, PSI will not provide visa sponsorship for this role. If you are applying to this position to be based in Nairobi, then the right to live and work in Kenya will be facilitated by PSI. Relocation will not be provided.

Welcome to PSI!
PSI is a network of locally rooted, globally connected organizations working to advance the achievement of people-centered health systems that ensure quality, affordable care wherever and whenever it is needed. Our origins in sexual and reproductive health have grown into a broader mission. Today, we work with the public and private sectors as well as local communities, prioritizing people’s voice and choice and developing solutions to meet their essential health needs. Over the past five decades, we have helped push boundaries, break taboos, set trends, and develop innovative solutions to complex global health challenges.

Do you want to join PSI to help make it easier for all people to lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire? Read on!

Join us!

PSI seeks a Program Manager who will oversee PSI's operational, technical, and programmatic excellence goals and execution of quality standards by providing wide-ranging operational and project management support to a global project or portfolio of network members/country projects.

This position will be part of PSI’s Delivery team, a proactive and agile cross-functional team that focuses on providing support to the global network. The Delivery team leverages the power of the PSI network to establish operational and technical excellence in and beyond market to achieve positive and scaled consumer-powered health care outcomes.

The Program Manager will work with network members/country project teams, technical and service departments, and subcontractors to ensure program/project objectives are met to high standards of quality and timeliness and are in compliance with donor requirements. Ensure the programmatic and financial health and technical quality of a portfolio of high complexity and demonstrate advanced knowledge or provide specialized subject matter support in a technical or functional area (e.g., a specific program management skillset). Supports country, project, or departmental leadership with donor relations. May also contribute to wider departmental and organizational initiatives and working groups. Within a global project or technical team also contribute to the development of technical documents and presentations for internal and external audiences.

What You'll Do

• Monitor and ensure smooth operational and programmatic implementation and technical quality of a portfolio of global project(s) or network members/countries, including monitoring workplans and deliverables, and subaward management in coordination with immediate team members, network member or global project team members, and global technical and service departments.
• Provide financial management support to department and network member/country project teams, including preparation and tracking of project, country, and team budgets, project spend, and review of financial reports.
• Assist or lead on new business development opportunities, including development of strategy, cost proposals and technical proposals.
• Lead recruitment, training, and ongoing performance management of staff.
• Provide specialized training in project and program management best practices and contribute to departmental/organizational initiatives, including program and project management SOP review and development, and oversee related knowledge management.
• Embody PSI’s values: Measurement, Pragmatism, Honesty, Trust, Collaboration, and Commitment.
• 10-25% international travel

This is not an exhaustive list of all tasks that an incumbent is expected to perform but is instead a summary of the primary responsibilities and requirements of the job. The incumbent may be asked to perform duties not included above. PSI reserves the right to revise job profiles at any time based on changes to the required job responsibilities.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree (or international equivalent) in a related field
• Master’s Degree (or international equivalent) in a related field preferred
• At least 7 years of related experience. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted.
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of international development, international donor priorities, and/or health areas required (such as FCDO, USAID, CDC, KFW, World Bank, Dutch, UN agencies, corporate and foundation donors).
• Excellent written, verbal, and cross-cultural communications skills. Relevant language skills per country and program portfolio. French Preferred.
• Strong, proven skills in Excel, budget management, and monitoring, and strong financial acumen. • Excellent analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Project and staff management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to work effectively independently and within diverse teams and contexts.
• Highly organized, diligent, reliable, and a self-starter.
• Ability to train a diverse range of staff in program management skills and tasks.
• Ability to revise and improve processes to improve efficiency.

We know that a long list of requirements may be discouraging, but don’t let imposter syndrome or the confidence gap get in the way of you applying — we’d love to hear from you.

Why Work at PSI?
PSI's work is about enabling families to live happy and healthy lives—we think this should apply to our employees, too.

• Health & Wellness: In all of our locations, PSI offers a comprehensive benefits package that offers health, financial planning, family care, and flexibility for work life fit. For U.S. based benefits visit www.psi.org/careers to learn more!
• Time Away: We want you to take time away when you need it. PSI offers a competitive leave package. On top of our leave, some PSI offices offer a compressed work week throughout the year, giving you additional work-life flexibility.
• Learning & Development: PSI is committed to your career growth. Through PSI’s job architecture, there are many potential career paths you can follow depending on your skills and interests. Additionally, PSI University, our learning management system, offers hundreds of courses, hosts org-wide trainings, offers Great Manager/Leader trainings, as well as a mentorship program for all staff levels.
• Innovation & Collaboration: With over 53 years of insight, PSI reimagines how to bring quality healthcare closer to those who need it most. Innovation requires stepping out of comfort zones, and our employees are encouraged to think beyond boundaries, collaborate to drive impact, challenge conventions, and pioneer new solutions.

Salary Ranges:*

PSI is committed to pay equity and transparency. We ensure pay meets the market within each country. This approach minimizes our impact on local talent markets and allows PSI to attract and retain employees, while staying cost-competitive.

Actual base salary compensation will be determined by factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, experience, internal equity, external market analysis, and other business factors permitted by law. Hiring above the mid-point of the range below would not be typical in order to allow for potential future salary growth.

PSI is offering the following gross annual salary ranges for this position, dependent on candidate location:

• For the United States (paid in USD): $94,000 (minimum) - $117,000 (midpoint) - $140,000 (maximum)
• For Kenya (paid in USD): $37,000 (minimum) - $53,000 (midpoint) - $68,000 (maximum)

*For applicants hired in Kenya: Please note that if hired, you will be employed through the PSI Regional Office, located in Nairobi, Kenya. Pay and benefits will be commensurate with the role and practices of the Regional Office, including payment in US dollars. Details will be provided during interview process.

About PSI
Did you know that we have over 2,000 “PSIers” working across the globe in 30+ different countries? We value self-motivated people with a track record for getting things done in tough situations. We take our work seriously, but not ourselves.

Interested in Learning More?

• About PSI: Who we are, how we work, and the challenges we seek to solve.
• PSI Career site
• Featured Projects: Flagship & Priority Projects
• Where We Work: PSI’s Global Network
• Follow PSI Online: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube

PSI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment, regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

In addition to country law requirements, PSI complies with US laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which PSI has facilities.

References will be required. The successful candidate will be required to pass a background check. For US-based positions: Must be authorized to work in the United States. N.B. PSI will not consider work visa sponsorship for this position if hired in the United States.

If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to: newhiresupport@healthxpartners.org.

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