Program Manager

LABRI; Metro Manila; Remote; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

LABRI seeks a Program Manager to lead strategy and engagement in the Philippines, shaping local programs while guiding global decision-making on new country initiatives. The role blends strategic problem-solving with applied research and strong project leadership.

Flexible, remote working from anywhere in Metro Manila, with high autonomy and direct collaboration with the global leadership team to tackle lead poisoning challenges and advance evidence-based policies.

Qualifications

• Ability to break down complex problems and develop creative, practical solutions.
• Experience in strategy development and program planning.
• Strong communication with diverse stakeholders and high autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead strategy and engagement for the Philippines country program.
• Support global decision-making on new country programs.
• Lead applied research and project delivery to advance program impact.

Skills

Strategic problem-solving

Strategy development

Program planning

Project delivery

Stakeholder communication

High autonomy

Job description

Childhood lead poisoning affects more than 1 million children in the Philippines each year, causing lifelong learning and physical health problems. Unsafe battery recycling is a major cause of lead poisoning. LABRI works with government and industry to support low-cost, evidence-based policies that can prevent unsafe battery recycling.

As Program Manager you will spearhead our strategy and engagement in the Philippines. This role will also support global decision-making on new country programs. This position combines strategic problem-solving, stakeholder engagement, applied research and project leadership.

Help build a growing and innovative organisation that is tackling one of the most pressing health issues globally.

Flexible, remote working from anywhere in Metro Manila.

High-autonomy role working directly with the global leadership team.

What we're looking for:

• An ability to break down complex problems and develop creative, practical solutions.
• Strategy development, program planning and project delivery skills.
• An ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• High-autonomy and impact-oriented.