Program Manager at Corporate Staffing

Main Duties and Responsibilities of the job

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with the program partners & donors, ensuring transparent communication, alignment of goals, and regular updates on program progress and impact.
• Coordinate with partners on the Creatives Program to strategize, execute, and implement program initiatives
• Key contact person for internal and external stakeholders to ensure activities fit within the organization’s strategy.
• Develop program assessment protocols for evaluation and improvement for example relating to financial management and reporting, evaluation, contract management, etc
• Work with other program managers to identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects within the department
• Project manage the planning, schedules, and budgets for agreed activities to ensure that all tasks are completed within the timeframe and budget parameters defined during project design
• Collaborate with the broader team to deliver on agreed programs
• Participating in grant application processes including design, submission, and review
• Provide progress reports on programs to senior management and other key leadership stakeholders
• Develop a framework that guides engagement between the company and various levels of stakeholders
• Curate relevant activities, stakeholders, events, and workshops that will drive innovation in the selected thematic areas
• Analyze, evaluate, and overcome program risks, and produce program reports for management and stakeholders
• Participate in budget formation and manage funding channels for maximum productivity.
• Handle any other task and projects as assigned from time to time

Qualifications, Skills, Competencies required

• Minimum academic qualification required to effectively perform the job is a Bachelor’s Degree
• 7-8 years of relevant experience is required preferably in the media and creative industries.
• Communication skills, including facilitation, grant & proposal writing
• Exceptional coordination and organizational skills
• Program management skills
• Negotiation skills
• Strategic & planning skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Conflict management Skills

What the Organization Offers

• Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive health cover
• Emergency Assistance Program
• Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule
• Professional Development Plan