Lead Program Manager

About the role

We are looking for a Lead Program Manager (LPM) to take ownership of New

Futures:AI (NFAI), a high-visibility, multi-country program delivered with major global partners.

This is a senior, hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in complex environments and enjoys turning ambiguity into structure, alignment, and results.

You will lead cross-functional teams across program delivery, LMS/platform, content, and communications, ensuring that all moving parts come together into a cohesive, high-quality program that delivers against ambitious KPIs.

If you are an operations leader, ex-consultant, or program builder who enjoys driving clarity, performance, and team alignment in fast-moving environments, this role is for you.

Responsibilities:

Own End-to-End Program Delivery

Lead the execution of NFAI across multiple countries and workstreams Translate program goals into clear priorities, plans, and deliverables Ensure delivery is aligned with KPIs, timelines, leadership and funder expectations Lead and structure key program forums and meetings, ensuring they provide clear direction, alignment, and decision-making support across all workstreams

Drive Clarity in Complex Environments

Bring structure and focus to a fast-evolving, multi-stakeholder program Translate ambiguity into clear priorities, actionable plans, and day-to-day direction for the team Identify risks, misalignments, and dependencies early, and address them proactively Ensure workstreams are coordinated, prioritised, and progressing in parallel

Lead Cross-Functional Teams (Matrix Environment)

Coordinate across LMS, content, communications, and country operations teams Align stakeholders around shared priorities and outcomes Drive accountability without direct authority Maintain active visibility across all program workstreams, including those