Program Manager in Genève

pSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital is one of the world's premier centers for research and treatment of catastrophic diseases in children, primarily pediatric cancers. Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee in the United States, St. Jude seeks to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Within St. Jude, the Department of Global Pediatric Medicine (GPM) is a growing department looking for professionals who are eager to help implement the St. Jude Global (SJG) mission by training the clinical workforce, developing and strengthening health systems and patient-centered initiatives, and advancing knowledge to sustain continuous improvement through research. /p pAs part of the expansion of global engagement efforts, St. Jude has established the St. Jude Global Operations Platform LLC (SJGOP) to operationalize its international offices and is in the process of establishing a foreign branch of the SJGOP in Geneva, Switzerland. SJGOP is seeking a Program Manager for this office to play a central role in carrying out the mission of the St. Jude Global Engagement Strategies (GES) program by turning strategic priorities within advocacy, policy development, engagement and partnership building into coordinated and well managed actions across St. Jude Global. /p pbThis position will be based in the St. Jude Global Geneva Office /b, which is being established as the operational hub for the St. Jude Global Engagement Strategies (GES) program. The office supports GES’s global advocacy, policy development and partnerships and multilateral and multistakeholder engagement efforts, helping elevate childhood cancer and other catastrophic diseases including Sickle Cell Disease, across global health agendas. In its bGeneva-based role /b and function, it also facilitates collaboration with governments, UN agencies, international organizations, and other stakeholders like civil society, in alignment with the St. Jude Global mission. /p pThis role serves as a critical connector between the GES program, the Geneva Office, and broader St. Jude Global operations including the Regional Hubs and the St. Jude Global Alliance — ensuring alignment, clarity, and timely execution across an evolving global engagement portfolio. The position is ideal for an individual skilled in project and portfolio management who thrives at the intersection of policy development, strategy, operations, and stakeholder engagement. /p h3Responsibilities /h3 pThe Program Manager will be responsible for: /p h3Program Portfolio Execution /h3 ul liLead planning and execution of GES initiatives, translating strategy into detailed project plans /li liMaintain the GES work portfolio, tracking priorities, risks, dependencies, and progress /li liEstablish governance routines and decision-making processes for effective delivery /li liMonitor and report on performance against objectives and adjust plans as needed /li /ul h3Cross-Functional Coordination Integration /h3 ul liServe as a primary liaison between the Geneva Office and Regional Hubs and Programs, Transversal Programs, St. Jude Global Operations and St. Jude Global Alliance /li liCollaborate and engage with internal teams across Global Pediatric Medicine, St. Jude Global, and institutional departments to ensure alignment and operational readiness /li liEnsure GES activities support broader institutional strategy and operating models /li /ul h3Stakeholder Management Communication /h3 ul liManage proactive communication with internal teams and external partners /li liDevelop high-quality briefings, reports, and updates for senior leadership /li liSupport external engagement with global agencies, governments and, ministries, vendors, and various other partners and stakeholders /li /ul h3Financial Resource Management /h3 ul liSupport budget planning, tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis for GES initiatives /li liMonitor resource utilization and identify risks or constraints /li liCoordinate with finance teams to ensure compliance and accurate reporting /li /ul h3Data, Reporting Continuous Improvement /h3 ul liTrack performance metrics across the GES portfolio /li liAnalyze qualitative and quantitative data to identify trends and inform decision-making /li liRecommend process improvements and support continuous improvement efforts /li /ul h3Skills and Abilities /h3 ul liStrong program and project management capabilities /li liKnowledge and experience in the health sector, preferably at regional or global level /li liComfort working with High level Country representatives, senior global leaders, other external partners, and cross-functional teams /li liStrong knowledge in monitoring and evaluation frameworks, particularly in health /li liknowledge of health systems in low- and middle-income countries desirable' /li liAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, including designing polished presentations, visual storytelling, and creating clear, compelling slides for senior leadership /li liAbility to synthesize and present portfolio-level insights /li liExcellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability /li liStrong communication and stakeholder engagement skills /li liHigh level of organizational discipline and attention to detail /li liProficiency with project management and collaboration tools /li liFinancial acumen for budgeting and forecasting /li liAbility to work independently and collaboratively /li liFluency in English a requirement; Knowledge of French an asset; Knowledge of other UN languages an asset /li /ul h3Minimum Education /h3 pBachelor’s degree in a relevant field required. /p h3Minimum Experience /h3 ul li4+ years of experience in program management and delivery. /li liExperience designing and managing programs within global public health and development and research . /li liExperience in program budget tracking, reporting and risk management. /li liProven experience engaging with senior leaders to facilitate decision making. /li liExperience providing guidance and mentorship within program management team. /li liSome experience driving continuous program improvement projects. /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr