*We are only considering current PATH employees for this opportunity. This position may be located in Seattle, Nairobi or Hanoi.
PATH is currently recruiting for a Senior Project Manager to support and grow the efficiency and efficacy of our global operations. The Senior Project Manager will report to the to-be-hired Operations Deputy and will work closely with Operations management, as well as a variety of staff who work in the US and around the world.
PATH is an international organization that drives transformative innovation to save lives and improve health, especially among women and children. We accelerate innovation across five platforms-vaccines, drugs, diagnostics, devices, and system and service innovations-that harness our entrepreneurial insight, scientific and public health expertise, and passion for health equity. By mobilizing partners around the world, we take innovation to scale, working alongside countries primarily in Africa and Asia to tackle their greatest health needs. Together, we deliver measurable results that disrupt the cycle of poor health.
The Operations & Research Affairs division is comprised of five departments: Business Development, Legal Affairs, Office of Grants & Contracts, Office of Research Ethics, and Office of Scientific Affairs. The mission of the division is to provide effective, efficient, pragmatic, and compliant operations support for PATH’s global operations.
Responsibilities:
- Redesign and manage PATH’s Policy Portal including rethinking the architecture, optimizing its organization and accessibility.
- Influence and aquire buy-in from stakeholders at all levels of the organization, in consultation with the Compliance Committee and its Chair.
- Liaise with programs, across operations departments, and across geographies.
- In collaboration with key stakeholders, develop new processes and decision frameworks.
- Share information with and propose changes to stakeholders, including Project Lifecycle team for inclusion in that work.
- Bring both geographically dispersed and functionally different teams together in managing process and coordination of PATH’s new field presence decision process which determines whether PATH should develop a presence in a new country.
- Support other projects or initiatives under the auspices of the Operations Division.
Required Experience
- Proven track record of engaging and managing internal and external stakeholders at all levels of an organization.
- Demonstrated success working effectively and respectfully across cultures and seeking solutions that support inclusion.
- Ability to solve immediate, complex problems that impact a variety of stakeholders with an eye to developing tools/systems/frameworks to address recurring scenarios.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Track record of adapting to changing priorities, and demonstrated ability to efficiently track and maintain progress toward varied and sometimes competing team objectives/deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including diplomacy, active listening, and developing thoughtful and well-planned communications.
- Proven ability to successfully manage projects that involve and impact teams across an organization.
- Proven ability to collaborate closely with team members and external stakeholders to accomplish goals.
- Demonstrated proficiency at managing own time and competing work priorities while producing consistently accurate work product.
- Deep familiarity with and exposure to a wide cross-section of PATH teams and programs desired.
- Proficiency with basic database management and Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
- A minimum of two years’ experience in the development sector in a project management role.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area, plus five years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proficiency in French a plus.
- Experience working and living in at least one African or Asian country a plus.
- Must have legal authorization to work in Kenya.
PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.
PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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