Senior Program Manager

Jhpiego

. Collaborate with the Project Director or Senior Portfolio Manager to support and administer programming within assigned multi-country projects or portfolios .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeBaltimore • Maryland • United StatesSenior💰 $102,944 - $134,039 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in program management, including establishing systems for workplans, budgets, and knowledge management across multi-country projects. Proven ability to lead strategic initiatives, mentor staff, and maintain high-level stakeholder relationships.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Program ManagementProject Start-Up and Close-OutFinancial ManagementKnowledge Management SystemsStakeholder Relationship Management

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Program Management SystemsWorkplan DevelopmentBudget TrackingPerformance MetricsProject ReportingFeasibility AnalysisStrategic LeadershipProposal DevelopmentRisk ManagementTechnical Area Expertise

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsExcellent Writing SkillsOral Communication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCustomer Service

Tools & Technologies

Office 365

Certifications & Qualifications

PM@JhpiegoProject Management for Development Professionals (DPro)

Industry Keywords

Multi-Country ProjectsDonor ComplianceConsortium ManagementAfter-Action ReviewsPerformance Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with the Project Director or Senior Portfolio Manager to support and administer programming within assigned multi-country projects or portfolios
Provide cross-cutting strategic leadership and management support across global programming
Establish program management systems, processes, tools, metrics, and cross-departmental adherence
Serve as focal point for consortium partners and maintain high-level donor and stakeholder relationships
Support leads, proposals, donor buy-ins, and country-level narrative and budget submissions
Lead start-up activities in new countries and conduct after-action reviews
Analyze feasibility and impact of new initiatives and recommend courses of action
Lead workplanning and reporting across project technical and core areas
Lead strategic project initiatives and build internal cross-departmental support
Partner with finance and contracts teams to ensure donor and Jhpiego policy compliance and track spending
Develop and track performance metrics across the global project
Develop presentations and written communications for internal and external stakeholders
Resolve escalated or sensitive matters and escalate severe risks to the Project Director or Senior Portfolio Manager
Implement and oversee project knowledge management systems
Mentor and/or supervise program staff and act as Project Director when needed
Establish partnership principles and maintain communication with consortium members
Provide customer service and feedback to country/project teams and partners
Oversee project close-out processes, after-action reviews, and quality final reports
Supervise Project and Program Officers and Program Managers, including coaching, mentoring, performance management, and recruitment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate Degree, i.e. MPH, or equivalent working experience
10 years relevant working experience
Certified in PM@Jhpiego or Project Management for Development Professionals (DPro); if not completed, certification must be completed within 60 days of hire
Proven experience establishing systems for high-quality workplans, quarterly and annual reports, and budgets
Proven experience successfully starting up and closing out projects
Proven experience setting up and tracking knowledge management systems for large complex projects
Excellent understanding of financial management principles and budgeting
Experience working collaboratively with senior finance staff to develop and track budgets and expenditure reports
Strong understanding of multiple technical areas Jhpiego works in
Strong organizational skills
Excellent writing skills for different audiences
Excellent oral communication skills with diverse groups
Excellent problem-solving skills
Office 365 proficiency
Ability to travel 30%
Fluent written and spoken English
Fluency in a second language (French, Portuguese, or Spanish) required for some portfolios
Successful candidate subject to a pre-employment background check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package supporting employees' health, life, career and retirement
Pre-employment background check
Reasonable accommodation support during the pre-employment process
Equal opportunity employment