Senior Program Manager

Summary

The Sr. Program Manager provides high-level program and grant management for Tulane’s leadership role in the PROMIS-PF Phase 2 project (“Programme de Mise à l’Échelle de la Planification Familiale”), a large-scale family planning initiative implemented across 12 provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and funded by CAFI through UNOPS. Tulane serves as the Lead Technical Coordinator for this $67 million initiative. The Senior Program Manager coordinates implementation from Tulane’s New Orleans office, ensuring timely delivery of technical milestones, financial compliance, inter-institutional coordination, and quality assurance of reports and data.This role requires close collaboration with the Tulane International LLC (TILLC) team in Kinshasa, in-country implementing partners, and multiple funders. The position supports strategic oversight, manages multi-institutional workplans, and ensures deliverables are met on schedule and within budget. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• In-depth understanding of financial principles, including sponsored project budgeting and monitoring.
• Knowledge and understanding of international and domestic public health activities
• Familiarity with the sponsored projects environment in an academic setting
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, including resolving complex problems requiring innovative solutions.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others of diverse educational and cultural backgrounds
• Ability to manage workload and meet established deadlines, working independently and with a team
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, with particular emphasis on Excel.
• Ability to travel abroad, as needed. Required Education and / or Experience
• Master’s Degree and two years  OR
• Bachelor’s Degree and five years OR
• High School Diploma and nine years Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s Degree (MPH, MHA, MEA, or related field)
• UN Program Management certifications (PRINCE 2 or similar)
• UN Program Management certifications (PRINCE 2 or similar)
• UN Program Management certifications (PRINCE 2 or similar)
• Report writing skills and experience.
• Data management experience.
• Experience interacting with diverse populations and communities. Compensation Information This position is classified as "exempt, salaried" and is assigned to pay grade 26. Tulane offers a variety of options to enhance your health and well-being so that you may enjoy more out of life now and in the future. Learn more about as well as our Benefits and Pay. See our Candidate Resources to learn more about our hiring process and what to expect.