Program Manager

Description and Objectives

The Program Manager will provide technical and operational leadership for the execution of assigned SCIDaR programs.
This will involve day-to-day management of all program workflows and provision of direct oversight for Program team executing assigned program activities. She/he will bear ultimate responsibility for all team deliverables and lead program-related interactions with primary clients as well as other relevant stakeholders
The Program Manager will also be responsible for providing program status updates and supporting the Program Director for financial planning.
Technical Responsibilities – Program Management:

Lead day-to-day execution of program activities and manage workflows of assigned SCIDaR Program team
Monitor program risks and troubleshoot program challenges, identify and implement creative solutions
Ensure close collaboration and coordination with partner organisations to guarantee smooth implementation of activities and achievement of results
Lead the preparation of monthly/quarterly technical and financial reports (the latter will be in collaboration with the designated Finance Officer)
Support individual team members to identify and document learning goals at the beginning of the program (or new staff upon joining an existing program), facilitate feedback sessions to track their progress, and provide on-the-job mentoring to fill identified competency gaps
Coordinate routine archiving of all program documentation on the organization’s shared drive, and oversee cleanup of all documents at the close of programs
Participate in periodic organization-wide events to share critical insights from the program with other managers and directors
Lead all program activities and be the primary contact point for donor program officers and other stakeholders
Facilitate routine technical problem-solving sessions with the primary client and relevant stakeholders to brainstorm implementation challenges and align on decisions to guide the path forward
Regularly monitor and review program activities to ensure quality, accountability, and contractual compliance with agreed deliverables and performance indicators as per the scope of work