Senior Program Manager (SPM)

Reporting to : CEO, KCDD-RSSDI

Job / Role Description:

As a Senior Program Manager, you will play a crucial role in driving the implementation of strategic initiatives and managing day-to-day operations to advance Digital Health solutions for diabetes care in India. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will work closely with RSSDI leadership and members, internal teams, external partners such as NABH, and stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of KCDD-RSSDI s programs and initiatives. The role is that of an individual contributor while working closely with other team members and stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement plans related to specific Digital Health initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to align program activities with organizational goals and objectives.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets and ensure timely delivery of project milestones.d best practices. Design and deliver educational materials to train RSSDI members in adopting digital transformation initiatives in diabetes care.
• Facilitate collaboration and communication with partners, including government organizations, academic institutions, NGOs, health tech companies, etc., to drive innovation and impact in Digital Health and diabetes care.
• Assist in negotiating and managing agreements with partners, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and objectives.
• Prepare regular progress reports and presentations for the CEO, Advisory Board, RSSDI Executive Committee and other stakeholders, highlighting achievements, challenges, and opportunities.
• Monitor and evaluate program performance against established metrics and integrate findings into program strategies.
• Identify and escalate risks and challenges that may impact program success.
• Planning, coordinating and executing events for all KCDD-RSSDI initiatives.
• Management of digital content and social media engagement for KCDD-RSSDI.
• Assist in reviewing organisational policies and overseeing administrative operations.

Requirements:

• A professional with a minimum of 8-10 years of overall experience, of which at least 4 years are preferably in a managerial role in technology, data management, and digital transformation, preferably in Healthcare IT, MedTech, Hospital, or Digital Health consulting and related segments.
• Should be intrinsically motivated and resilient to work in development sector with a not-for-profit organisation.
• Experience with diabetes care technologies or similar chronic disease management solutions is preferred.
• Masters degree in public health, hospital administration, healthcare management, business administration, or a related field, preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in project management or related roles, preferably in healthcare, Digital Health tools and technologies, or healthcare-focused nonprofit organizations.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Experience in crafting detailed reports, presentations and stakeholder communication.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Preferred - Familiarity with technologies relevant to digital health, including mobile health (mHealth), cloud computing, AI/ML, IoT (Internet of Things) for medical devices.
• Preferred - Knowledge of healthcare standards (e.g., HL7, FHIR) and principles of data management, privacy, security, and interoperability in the context of chronic disease management.

Compensation: At par with industry standards

Tenure: 3 years contract + extension available

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