Senior Programme Manager

About the role

Foundervine, an accelerator ecosystem delivering business and investment readiness programmes, is hiring a newly created Senior Programme Manager in Ghana, the first of its kind at this level in its Ghana operations. The role strengthens senior leadership in the Programmes function, sits within an established team and reports to the Programmes Operational Lead.

Key responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of assigned programmes, from design through execution to impact reporting, including quality, client satisfaction, risk management and contractual compliance
• Lead programme design using design thinking and project management best practice, owning scope, timelines, budgets and risks
• Follow and challenge the Central Projects Office governance processes, and keep documentation, Asana discipline and reporting up to date
• Build and manage client relationships, handle handovers from BD to delivery, and flag relationship risks early
• Line manage Programme Associates and Programme Managers, giving regular 1:1s, feedback and development
• Feed learning from programmes back into design and contribute to the redesign of the programmes function

Required profile

• 3+ years of senior-level programme or project management experience
• 2+ years of people management and client or account management experience
• Proven track record of managing programmes end-to-end with accountability for delivery, risk and client outcomes
• Commercial awareness of delivering against a contract and proactivity in spotting risks

Required skills

• Asana or equivalent project management tool (non-negotiable)
• Notion, Slack, Gmail, Zoom
• CRM tools such as HubSpot or Salesforce (desirable)
• PMP or equivalent certification desirable

What we offer

• Flexible working environment
• Birthday Off
• Career advancement opportunities