Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Our work in infectious diseases focuses on strategies to fight and prevent HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, neglected tropical diseases, enteric and diarrheal diseases, and pneumonia.. With a focus on low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), the Pneumonia & Pandemic Preparedness (PPP) Team aims to 1) accelerate the reduction in childhood deaths from pneumonia, meningitis, and neonatal sepsis; 2) improve disease surveillance for public health action; 3) minimize mortality and prevent transmission during epidemics and pandemics; and 4) prevent mortality due to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) risk pathogens.. You will partner closely with the PPP leadership team, the Deputy Director, Strategy, Planning and Management (DDSPM), and other team members to contribute to the continued development of the team’s strategic vision including participating in the setting of the overall strategy and goals for the group.. This role will report to the Deputy Director, Strategy Planning and Management (DDSPM) and be a member of PPP’s Strategy & Implementation Management team.. Experience in two or more of the following areas preferred: project management, epidemiology, disease surveillance, epidemic preparedness and response, and vaccine development.

program manager

The Foundation We are the largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world. Founded on a simple premise: people everywhere, regardless of identity or circumstances, should have the chance to live healthy, productive lives. We believe our employees should reflect the rich diversity of the global populations we aim to serve. We provide an exceptional benefits package to employees and their families which include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, foundation-paid retirement contribution, regional holidays, and opportunities to engage in several employee communities. As a workplace, we’re committed to creating an environment for you to thrive both personally and professionally. The Team Our Global Health (GH) Program harnesses advances in science and technology to save lives in poor countries. We focus on the health problems that have a major impact in developing countries but get too little attention and funding. Where proven tools exist, we support sustainable ways to improve their delivery. Where they don’t, we invest in research and development of new interventions, such as vaccines, drugs, biologics, and diagnostics. Our work in infectious diseases focuses on strategies to fight and prevent HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, neglected tropical diseases, enteric and diarrheal diseases, and pneumonia. These strategies are supported by functional and cross-cutting teams that focus on Discovery & Translational Sciences, Vaccine Development, Surveillance, Integrated Development, Diagnostics, and Innovation Introduction. With a focus on low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), the Pneumonia & Pandemic Preparedness (PPP) Team aims to 1) accelerate the reduction in childhood deaths from pneumonia, meningitis, and neonatal sepsis; 2) improve disease surveillance for public health action; 3) minimize mortality and prevent transmission during epidemics and pandemics; and 4) prevent mortality due to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) risk pathogens. We accelerate the development and commercialization of novel and lower-cost vaccines and monoclonal antibodies for our target populations. Our prevention efforts target the following pathogens: pneumococcus, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), group B streptococcus (GBS), meningococcus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, as well as pandemic influenza and coronaviruses. Given that a growing portion of deaths in young children happen before a child is old enough to be immunized, we are developing vaccines that can be delivered safely during pregnancy (maternal immunization) to protect vulnerable infants during the first months of life through antibodies transferred from their mothers. We also focus on antimicrobial resistance as an increasing global health threat that disproportionately contributes to neonatal sepsis deaths. To guide prioritization of global health interventions, we support surveillance for definitive causes of childhood mortality in LMICs. We also implement and evaluate innovative surveillance approaches and help countries integrate surveillance information for better public health decision-making. Your Role As a key member of the Pneumonia & Pandemic Preparedness team, the Program Manager is responsible for supporting the portfolio’s day-to-day operations and ensuring strong strategy, relationships, and communication across the team, foundation colleagues, and external partners. You will partner closely with the PPP leadership team, the Deputy Director, Strategy, Planning and Management (DDSPM), and other team members to contribute to the continued development of the team’s strategic vision including participating in the setting of the overall strategy and goals for the group. Role level may be adjusted based on the experience of the candidate. The Program Manager will provide portfolio management support for the overall team as well as focus on two PPP strategic areas (such as Epidemic Preparedness and Control, Pneumococcus, or Surveillance). You will also work with the various foundation Program Strategy Teams (PSTs), functional teams, external partners and stakeholders, and country offices to implement the strategies. This role will report to the Deputy Director, Strategy Planning and Management (DDSPM) and be a member of PPP’s Strategy & Implementation Management team. What You’ll Do This role will partner closely with the PPP leadership team to provide program management, strategy planning, communications, and implementation support for the overall strategy and key initiatives. <ul><li>Strategy development and execution: Support DDSPM in the execution of the strategy review and annual planning processes; and lead the development of specific deliverables (e.g. investment scoring, execution plans); lead key projects related to strategy, change management, product development, and/or partner management; and provide secondary support for executing and managing large investments as needed.</li><li>Portfolio management: Coordinate reporting of progress against strategic goals, milestones and decision points for portfolio review meetings; provide analytic and research support to support decision making; generate portfolio and payment reports to track financial payout of investments funded by the team; implement and monitor action plan for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and gender integration.</li><li>Business operations: Facilitate the team’s rhythm of the business to support management decision-making and resource allocation; coordinate team onboarding with respective hiring managers; identify areas for process optimization and develop solutions to improve team efficiency and productivity; implement foundation and team processes and tools; support Program Coordinator in grant execution and management on an as needed basis; and enable opportunities for continuous learning and knowledge management.</li><li>Stakeholder and meeting management: Provide strategy planning and project management support (agenda, materials, facilitation, minutes, follow-up items) to leadership team as needed for team meetings (Program Strategy Team, Staff), initiative meetings, partner convenings, team retreats, and conferences.</li><li>Communications: Develop and maintain strategy dissemination materials; support coordination and preparation of materials for external talks, annual planning, and foundation leadership meetings; and serve as a central point of contact for team operations within the foundation. </li></ul>Your Experience We are looking for people who enjoy the challenge of working on problems to create solutions that have the potential for groundbreaking change. We seek a self-starter with proven project management skills who can provide both strategy and operational capacity for the overall PPP strategy and selected initiatives. <ul><li>A Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience or equivalent demonstrated experience, preferably in public health, business administration, or other relevant area.</li><li>Master’s degree in public health or business preferred.</li><li>Experience in program management of complex strategy development, execution planning, and business process redesign projects with ability to lead or run multiple projects simultaneously.</li><li>Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate with internal and external partners to get things done with efficiency, flexibility, and diplomacy.</li><li>Proven ability to create structures and develop frameworks to address problems and increase clarity and visibility of decisions, trade-offs, and impact on organizational resources.</li><li>Excellence in scientific writing and data analysis, written and oral communication skills, and experience advocating and communicating with a broad and diverse audience.</li><li>Familiarity and/or experience in global health or development, vaccine development, and/or management consulting.</li><li>Experience in two or more of the following areas preferred: project management, epidemiology, disease surveillance, epidemic preparedness and response, and vaccine development.</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team effort.</li><li>Experience in working on teams with diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.</li><li>Experience working in low- and middle-income countries preferred.</li><li>Proven facilitation skills with ability to identify, organize, and frame issues clearly for discussion or decision making.</li><li>Demonstrated passion for the Foundation’s values with a commitment to deliver results against our mission.</li><li>This role will require the ability to travel up to 15% domestically and internationally to grantee meetings, conferences, and convenings.</li><li>Must be able to legally work in the country where this position is located without visa sponsorship.</li><li> We will be accepting applications until June 5PT COB </li></ul>The salary range for this role is $137,500 - $206,200 USD. We recognize high-wage market differences in Seattle and Washington D.C., where our offices are located. The range for this role in these locations is $149,800 to $224,600 USD. As a mission-driven organization, we strive to balance competitive pay with our mission. New hires salaries are typically between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint. Actual placement in the range will depend on a candidate’s job-related skills, experience, and expertise, as evaluated during the interview process. Hiring Requirements As part of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Candidate Accommodations If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request here. Inclusion Statement We are dedicated to the belief that all lives have equal value. We strive for a global and cultural workplace that supports ever greater diversity, equity, and inclusion — of voices, ideas, and approaches — and we support this diversity through all our employment practices. All applicants and employees who are drawn to serve our mission will enjoy equality of opportunity and fair treatment without regard to race, color, age, religion, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and prior protected activity.

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