Program Manager

St. 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.

As 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.

This position will be based in the St. Jude Global Geneva Office , 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 Geneva-based role 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.

This 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.

All candidates must submit a cover letter to be considered for the position.

Responsibilities

The Program Manager will be responsible for:

Program & Portfolio Execution

· Lead planning and execution of GES initiatives, translating strategy into detailed project plans

· Maintain the GES work portfolio, tracking priorities, risks, dependencies, and progress

· Establish governance routines and decision-making processes for effective delivery

· Monitor and report on performance against objectives and adjust plans as needed

Cross-Functional Coordination & Integration

· Serve as a primary liaison between the Geneva Office and Regional Hubs and Programs, Transversal Programs, St. Jude Global Operations and St. Jude Global Alliance

· Collaborate and engage with internal teams across Global Pediatric Medicine, St. Jude Global, and institutional departments to ensure alignment and operational readiness

· Ensure GES activities support broader institutional strategy and operating models

Stakeholder Management & Communication

· Manage proactive communication with internal teams and external partners

· Develop high-quality briefings, reports, and updates for senior leadership

· Support external engagement with global agencies, governments and, ministries, vendors, and various other partners and stakeholders

Financial & Resource Management

· Support budget planning, tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis for GES initiatives

· Monitor resource utilization and identify risks or constraints

· Coordinate with finance teams to ensure compliance and accurate reporting

Data, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

· Track performance metrics across the GES portfolio

· Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to identify trends and inform decision-making

· Recommend process improvements and support continuous improvement efforts

Skills and Abilities

· Strong program and project management capabilities

Knowledge and experience in the health sector, preferably at regional or global level

Comfort working with High level Country representatives, senior global leaders, other external partners, and cross-functional teams

Strong knowledge in monitoring and evaluation frameworks, particularly in health

knowledge of health systems in low- and middle-income countries desirable'

· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, including designing polished presentations, visual storytelling, and creating clear, compelling slides for senior leadership

· Ability to synthesize and present portfolio-level insights

· Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability

· Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

· High level of organizational discipline and attention to detail

· Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools

· Financial acumen for budgeting and forecasting

· Ability to work independently and collaboratively

· Fluency in English a requirement; Knowledge of French an asset; Knowledge of other UN languages an asset

Minimum Education

· Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required.

Minimum Experience

· 4+ years of experience in program management and delivery.

· Experience designing and managing programs within global public health and development and research .

· Experience in program budget tracking, reporting and risk management.

· Proven experience engaging with senior leaders to facilitate decision making.

· Experience providing guidance and mentorship within program management team.

· Some experience driving continuous program improvement projects.