Technical Program Manager, Emergency Cash

GiveDirectly seeks a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead the technology behind rapid cash assistance during emergencies. This fully remote role supports global deployments, requiring strong technical oversight and cross-functional collaboration to ensure systems are reliable, scalable, and ready for crisis response.

What it offers

• Base salary ranges: USD 107,070 (US), £70,250 (UK), or $72,550 (Kenya), with a 10% performance bonus and an annual benefits stipend (USD 21,393 / £2,760 / $8,453).
• Travel: Up to 20% international travel for deployments, testing, and coordination.
• Work environment: Remote-first, with surge capacity required during activations and on-call schedules across timezones.

Who can apply

• Candidates with 5+ years of experience in technical program management, product management, software engineering, or related fields.
• Fluency in English is required; experience in humanitarian or emergency response contexts is preferred.
• Strong alignment with GiveDirectly’s values and competencies (e.g., problem-solving, project management, inclusivity).

What you'll do

• Lead end-to-end technical program delivery during emergency activations, including scoping, system configuration, QA, and closeout.
• Collaborate with Product, Tech, Research, Engineering, Data, Payments, and Programs teams to align systems with program objectives.
• Maintain technical documentation, deployment guides, and incident-response protocols to ensure rapid scalability.
• Support risk assessments and mitigation strategies for high-risk operating environments.
• Track technical readiness metrics (e.g., uptime, deployment speed, data quality).

How to apply

• Apply via the GiveDirectly careers portal (link provided in the source).
• Include a cover letter demonstrating alignment with GiveDirectly’s values and core competencies.

Good to know

• No visa sponsorship is available for the US or UK at this time.
• The role requires overlapping with an East Africa timezone by at least 3 hours.
• GiveDirectly is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prioritizes safeguarding in all operations.