Program Manager

Alliance Global Group; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 7,495,000 - 11,243,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Global Group LLC is seeking a high-caliber Chief of Party to lead program management for a U.S. Department of State initiative in the Philippines. The COP will serve as primary contractor representative, ensuring strategic alignment with government priorities and complex BPA requirements.

The role demands senior leadership, extensive project management experience, and strong coordination with COR, embassy partners, and private-sector stakeholders across multi-call orders.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in economics, business, finance, or public policy.
• At least 15 years of progressively responsible project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating with government, international partners, and private sector actors.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership and Program Management across concurrent call orders and BPA activities.
• Coordinate with COR, U.S. Embassy Manila, host government counterparts, and Working Groups.
• Ensure deliverables meet acceptance criteria and adhere to branding, marking, and COI rules.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting, MEL Plan delivery, and budget/staffing oversight.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Program Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Governance & Compliance

Budget & Finances

English Proficiency

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent in Economics/Business/Public Policy

Job description

Chief of Party (Project / Program Management) Philippines | Supporting the U.S. Department of State | Contingent Upon Award

Alliance Global Group LLC (AGG) is a growing Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business providing Foreign Military Sales, administrative and program management, financial management, information technology, logistics, facilities support, and litigation support services. AGG delivers responsive customer service and practical solutions to complex mission requirements.

Position Overview

Position Title: Chief of Party (COP)

Availability Requirement: Minimum 95% monthly availability, excluding excused absences.

Reporting: Reports to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for technical direction and coordinates with the Working Groups for strategic direction.

Role and Responsibilities

The Chief of Party is AGG’s senior-most contractor representative and the single point of accountability for all BPA activities across all call orders. The COP is responsible for the following:

• Strategic Leadership and Program Management: Overall project management, strategy formulation, and directing BPA activities across all concurrent call orders; serving as the primary interface between the Contractor and the Government, ensuring alignment of all BPA activities with U.S. Government strategic priorities, the Integrated Country Strategy, and the initiative objectives; developing and maintaining the integrated master schedule across all active call orders; and managing risk across simultaneous BPA activities and recommending mitigation strategies.
• Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinating with the COR, U.S. Embassy Manila, and host government counterparts; supporting the One Team approach with Working Groups; engaging with other U.S. Government agencies, and international partners as directed; and facilitating coordination among subcontractors, local partners, and private-sector actors.
• Quality Assurance and Oversight: Ensuring all deliverables meet the acceptance criteria established in the QASP before submission to the COR; overseeing the Contractor’s Quality Control Plan (QCP); and ensuring compliance with all BPA terms and conditions, including branding and marking, confidentiality, organizational conflicts of interest, anti-corruption, and environmental safeguards.
• Reporting and Administration: Overseeing preparation and timely submission of all required monthly, quarterly, and annual reports; managing the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Plan and ensuring performance indicators are tracked and reported; overseeing the Branding and Marking Plan; and managing the Contractor’s budget, staffing, and subcontractor performance across all call orders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience in economics, business, finance, public policy and administration, engineering, or a similar field.
• General Experience: At least fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible experience managing projects similar in size, scope, and complexity.
• Specific Experience: Demonstrated experience in at least three (3) of the following areas: infrastructure development, transaction advisory/PPP, regulatory reform, private-sector engagement, workforce development, or investment promotion.
• Geographic Experience: Experience managing projects in the Philippines or comparable developing-country environments in the Indo-Pacific region. In-country experience in the Philippines is highly desirable.
• Management Experience: Experience serving as Chief of Party, Project Director, or equivalent senior leadership role on projects with a total value of at least $10 million.
• Language: Professional proficiency in English, written and spoken, is required. Filipino/Tagalog proficiency is desirable but not required.
• Coordination Experience: Demonstrated experience coordinating with U.S. Government agencies, host government counterparts, international development organizations, and private-sector actors.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment or similar multilateral infrastructure initiatives.
• Experience with economic corridor development programs.
• Existing relationships with Philippine government agencies, local government units, and private-sector organizations
• Experience managing multiple concurrent tasks or call orders under a single BPA or IDIQ contract.
• Experience with U.S. Department of State or USAID foreign assistance programs.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent credential.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Alliance Global Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Additionally, we abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.