Senior Program Manager

Careernet; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Careernet is seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead strategic initiatives focused on program performance, impact measurement, and evidence-based decision-making. You will work with stakeholders across teams to strengthen program effectiveness, enhance reporting systems, and support data-driven management practices.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, a track record of managing multiple projects in dynamic environments, and the ability to guide

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in Program Management, Project Management, Strategy, Performance Management, Monitoring & Evaluation, or related fields.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work with cross-functional and multicultural teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex programs from planning through implementation and evaluation.
• Develop and enhance program monitoring, reporting, and performance measurement frameworks.
• Support the design and implementation of impact assessment and evaluation methodologies.
• Provide guidance and advisory support to project and program teams.
• Deliver training and capacity-building sessions for internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct research, analytical studies, and assessments to support strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve knowledge management and evidence-sharing practices.
• Prepare executive-level reports, presentations, and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance program outcomes and operational efficiency.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead strategic initiatives focused on program performance, impact measurement, evaluation, and evidence-based decision-making. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders across multiple teams to strengthen program effectiveness, enhance reporting systems, and support data-driven management practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex programs from planning through implementation and evaluation.
• Develop and enhance program monitoring, reporting, and performance measurement frameworks.
• Support the design and implementation of impact assessment and evaluation methodologies.
• Provide guidance and advisory support to project and program teams.
• Deliver training and capacity-building sessions for internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct research, analytical studies, and assessments to support strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve knowledge management and evidence-sharing practices.
• Prepare executive-level reports, presentations, and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance program outcomes and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Program Management, Project Management, Strategy, Performance Management, Monitoring & Evaluation, or related fields.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proven ability to work with cross-functional and multicultural teams.

Preferred Experience

• Program monitoring and evaluation.
• Development impact measurement and reporting.
• Research and data analysis.
• Change management and process improvement.
• Knowledge management and organizational learning initiatives.
• Strategic planning and performance management.