Senior Project Manager, Center for Vaccine Innovation and Access (CVIA)

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PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world's most pressing heath challenges.

PATH is currently recruiting for a Senior Project Manager to lead and coordinate activities critical to the success of innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiatives in global health. This role is a hybrid role that will focus on managing cross-functional efforts within AI-driven projects-such as data-driven modeling, machine learning tool deployment, and digital health integration-by developing and maintaining integrated project plans, tracking complex schedules, and identifying and mitigating technical and operational risks. This position will also support other smaller projects within CVIA. While reporting through the Center for Vaccines Innovation and Access (CVIA) Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) function, the Project Manager will work closely with the Global Health Programs, Viral and Infectious Diseases (ViD) Team, and other technical project teams to ensure the successful design, implementation, and scaling of AI solutions aimed at accelerating disease elimination and improving health outcomes in low-resource settings.

The Project Manager will be part of the Project and Portfolio Management group in the Integrated Project and Financial Management function within CVIA, and will partner closely with staff members within PPM, FCAM and across CVIA to accomplish project objectives. While the main areas of focus will be the project and portfolio system, workforce planning systems and supporting CVIA financial tools and reporting processes, the position may support other projects and efforts within CVIA as time permits.

PATH's Center for Vaccine Innovation and Access spans every stage of the long and complex process of vaccine research, development, and introduction to make lifesaving vaccines widely available to women, children, and communities across the world. CVIA's current portfolio encompasses more than two dozen vaccines either in development or already in use to protect against 18 different diseases, including diarrheal disease, malaria, meningitis, pneumonia, and polio. We work in partnership with national health ministries, pharmaceutical manufacturers, donors, international financing and regulatory organizations, and many others. PATH has led numerous global partnerships, including the award-winningMeningitis Vaccine Projectand theMalaria Vaccine Initiative, which helped develop the first malaria vaccine candidate recommended for pilot implementation. PATH's work on vaccine development and introduction encompasses activities including discovery, preclinical development, clinical research and development, process development and manufacturing, regulatory and vaccine introduction. Over 25 candidates and vaccines are currently in our portfolio in the following disease areas-Malaria, Enteric and Diarrheal Diseases, Polio, Respiratory Tract Infections and Meningitis, HPV and Vector-borne viral diseases (e.g., Japanese Encephalitis)-and in the cross-cutting area of Maternal Immunization.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement project management strategies, plans, and objectives for the AI project as well as other projects in the CVIA portfolio.

• Monitor and track progress, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.

• Coordinate and oversee the development and implementation of AI models according to project requirements.

• Ensure efficient and effective delivery of AI projects, managing risk and resolving issues as they arise.

• Foster and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, providing regular project updates and managing expectations.

• Analyze data and provide meaningful insights to support decision making and project optimization.

• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to project team members, facilitating collaboration and ensuring alignment with project goals.

• Facilitate reviewing and approving project deliverables, ensuring high quality standards are met.

• Work with the Project Leader(s) and other project team members to develop overall program strategy, global, cross-functionally integrated work plans, cost estimates, and milestones and annual goals for the project.

• Develop and track integrated project plans including, but not limited to the following: schedules, resource plans, communication plans, risk management plans, and issue resolution plans.

• Implement and maintain project management tools for planning and tracking projects.

• Develop and maintain high-performing teams in conjunction with Project Leader(s).

• Collaborate with team members to develop project communications and updates for CVIA leadership and donors.

• Proactively manage changes in project scope.

• Work closely with functional representatives and finance staff to forecast and request appropriate allocation of resources to execute project activities and deliverables.

• Coordinate activities with external business partners as applicable.

• Coordinate the development of new and revision of existing grant proposals, as well as donor reports. Contribute PM content to proposals and donor reports.

Required skills and experience:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in pharmaceutical/vaccine development project management roles as well as a minimum of 2 years' experience in the application of AI for product development.

• Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in Computer Science, AI, life sciences or related field.

• Previous work experience in a matrixed organizational structure preferred.

• Proven track record successfully delivering AI projects, demonstrating strong project management skills.

• Proficiency in AI technologies, models, and techniques.

• Effective time management and ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross functional teams.

• Work well with project teams across geographies.

• Knowledge of project management, project reporting and risk management tools.

• Certification in project management preferred.

• Knowledge and understanding of the product development process for biologics (vaccine-specific experience preferred).

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management.

• Ability to work effectively on fast-paced, complex projects.

• Advanced computer skills, including MS Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI, and AI tools. Experience with Smartsheet strongly desired.

• 20% or less travel.

PATH is a diverse nonprofit organization that creates a culture of collaboration and partnership. Learn more about the impact you can make globallyhere.

We offer our employees a competitive salary and generous benefits. For candidates based in the U.S., the annual salary range for this position is $108,000 - $136,000. The final salary is based on a variety of objective factors.

PATH provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes 15 vacation, 10 holiday, 2 personal, and 12 sick days per year; medical and dental plans; life insurance; and disability and retirement benefits. For more details click here.

Hybrid Work
PATH operates within a hybrid workplace model unless otherwise noted. Hybrid employees must reside within commuting distance of one of our PATH offices. PATH's US offices are located in Seattle, WA, and Washington, DC