Technical Program Manager, Emergency Cash
Quick answer
GiveDirectly is hiring a remote Technical Program Manager, Emergency Cash (Manager level) to lead technical program delivery for emergency responses, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure systems are reliable and ready for rapid deployment.
- Role
- Technical Program Manager, Emergency Cash
- Organization
- GiveDirectly
- Location
- Remote, must overlap with an East Africa timezone by at least 3 hours
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
The Technical Program Manager (TPM), Emergency Cash at GiveDirectly will lead technical program delivery for emergency responses, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure systems are reliable and ready for rapid deployment.
What you'll do
- Lead Technical Program Delivery for Emergency Responses
- Collaborate with Product, Tech, Research, Engineering, Data, Payments, and Programs teams
- Ensure all systems comply with GD’s standards for data protection, privacy, and financial controls
- Manage technical training and onboarding for surge staff, collaborators, and local partners
- Strengthen Rapid Response Technical Readiness
- Support risk assessments for systems and data flows in high-risk operating environments
What it takes
- 5+ years of professional experience
- Experience managing timelines, operational risk, stakeholders, and complex deliverables
- Proven ability to operate in fast-paced and ambiguous settings
- Technical Skills: Experience owning technical decisions, working proficiency with a programming or statistical language
- High attention to detail and strong instincts for analysis
- Fluency in English
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Annual Benefits Stipend
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
This role is fully remote but must overlap with an East Africa timezone by at least 3 hours.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting. For the US, the base salary is $107,070 with a bonus at target performance of 10%.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include 5+ years of professional experience, experience managing timelines, operational risk, and complex deliverables, and technical skills such as owning technical decisions and working proficiency with a programming or statistical language.
How do I apply?
To apply, visit the job posting on the PCDN.Global website.
Is the job remote?
Yes, the job is fully remote.
How to apply
Apply directly on GiveDirectly's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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