Program Manager

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PROGRAM MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION – BRAZIL

Adult Cancers (Multinational Lung Cancer Control Program – MLCCP) &
Pediatric Cancers and Blood Disorders (HOPE Program)

Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil
Reports to: Program Director – Brazil
Role Type: Full-time

About the Role

The Program Manager – Brazil will support the day-to-day management and execution of the BMS Foundation’s grant portfolios in Brazil across two signature pillars: Adult Cancers (MLCCP) and Pediatric Cancers and Blood Disorders (HOPE).

The Program Manager will work closely with grantee partners and internal Foundation teams to ensure effective implementation, strong compliance, high-quality reporting, and continuous learning across the portfolio. This role is central to maintaining operational excellence, partner trust, and accountability for results.

Key Responsibilities

Program Implementation & Grant Management

• Support implementation of multi-year grants, including workplans, milestones, deliverables, and timelines.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for grantees on operational matters, coordination, and troubleshooting.
• Support the Foundation’s grant approval and decision-making processes, including preparation of internal review and board materials.
• Review grantee reports and budgets and make recommendations regarding grant payments, budget reallocations, and no-cost extensions, in accordance with Foundation policies and approval authorities.

Compliance, Risk & Operational Oversight

• Monitor and support grantee compliance with Foundation policies, legal and regulatory requirements, and branding guidelines.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation within grant management and reporting systems.
• Escalate risks, issues, or compliance concerns to the Program Director as appropriate.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning

• Track progress against program objectives and performance indicators across the MLCCP and HOPE portfolios.
• Review and analyze grantee data to identify gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support implementation of monitoring, evaluation, and learning frameworks and contribute to synthesis of findings and lessons learned.

Grantee Support & Capacity Strengthening

• Build strong, trust-based relationships with grantee partners through regular communication, virtual engagement, and in-person site visits.
• Identify grantee capacity needs and recommend technical assistance, tools, or learning resources to strengthen implementation and organizational performance.
• Support learning collaboratives and peer exchange across grantee partners.

Convenings, Communications & Reporting

• Lead planning and execution of site visits, learning convenings, workshops, and partner meetings.
• Draft program updates, reports, presentations, and briefing materials for internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide regular (e.g., monthly or quarterly) activity and progress reports to the Program Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in public health, social sciences, or related field preferred.
• 3–6 years of experience in program or project management in healthcare, philanthropy, public health, or nonprofit settings.
• Experience working with NGOs, hospitals, academic institutions, or health systems in Brazil.
• Fluency in Portuguese and English required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, timelines, and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

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