Program Manager

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.

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You cou

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Additional Information

Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us . A BMS acredita que ter uma equipe diversificada de funcionários e uma cultura de inclusão é vital para a inovação e para executar de forma bem-sucedida nossa estratégia de negócios BioPharma. Todas as nossas oportunidades são abertas para pessoas com deficiência (PCD), assim como para as demais dimensões no sentido mais amplo da diversidade, como gênero, idade, etnia, raça, orientação sexual & identidades, habilidades físicas, aparência, religião, origem socioeconômica, estilos de pensamento e experiências de vida. 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

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