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Living Goods (LG) seeks to improve the lives of tens of millions of underserved customers by revolutionizing the way community health is delivered in the developing world. To do this, Living Goods not only grows its own business operations, but also dramatically magnifies its impact through large-scale partnerships. Living Goods works with many of the world’s leading visionary organizations across the corporate, social and government sectors. Current partners include the governments of Kenya and Uganda, plus Care International, BRAC and PSI. Living Goods’ future success increasingly depends on the state of the art mHealth, communications, the latest mobile tools, apps and technologies to drive impact.
The Opportunity
We have created a Community Health Innovation Network to research, test and demonstrate the viability of community based technical innovations. The Network will house and explore a wide range of initiatives that will integrate traditional public health interventions with technology and diagnostic software and hardware. We are seeking an innovative and dynamic professional to join LG as the Senior Program Manager.
The Senior Program Manager will work closely with both LG internal resources and external partners to ensure the flawless execution of Innovation Network projects. You will be an expert in effectively managing the numerous stakeholders and elements of a program. You will have primary responsibility for the management of all innovation network projects, with a focus on meeting project commitments, including communications with key internal and external stakeholders. You will provide direct supervision to project resources involved in the specific projects/initiative(s). You will own delivery against project plans, overseeing coordination across teams within LG and with our partners, identifying and managing risks, ensuring LG & Partners deliver against agreed timelines, budget and scope. You will support the leadership of the network and coordinate and operationalize the day-to-day management of the Innovation Network.
Responsibilities
Deliver a coordinated set of Innovation Network projects from design through implementation
Develop and drive robust work plans outlining objectives, goals, timelines, tasks, and resource requirements. Resolve or assist in the resolution of conflicts within and between projects or functional areas.
Manage project staff and resources including the budget; and ensuring a high standard of performance is delivered on all the projects.
Design and own methods for tracking progress and managing risks. Take corrective action if necessary.
Monitor progress on all projects and deliver timely status reporting to internal and external, e.g. the Steering Committee, LG Management, Technical Committee. Chair the Technical Committee.
Remain current on key developments in the community health and technical field.
Provide mentoring, coaching and direction setting to team members.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Relevant undergraduate qualification with project management qualification, e.g. PMP, Prince2, PMQ etc.
Minimum of 7 years of program management experience overseeing complex programs. Success in managing multiple technology projects is preferred.
Broad knowledge of Information & Communications Technology (ICT) and its application.
Proven ability to contribute and to succeed in a rapidly expanding and fast-paced organization.
Exceptional analytical skills, commitment to accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent communication skills including the ability to adapt communication (verbal and written) to different stakeholders.
Expertise in project planning and tracking tools. Expertise in the Microsoft Office suite, e.g. Excel, PowerPoint is a must
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Compensation
A competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience including health insurance and bonus opportunity. The opportunity to be your best while making lives better for those in need.
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