Senior Technical Product Manager, IDM (24-month LTE*)
 Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation | |
paid time off
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 United States, Washington, Seattle | |
| 500 5th Avenue North (Show on map) | |
 Apr 25, 2025 | |
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The Foundation We are the largest nonprofitfighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world. Founded on a simple premise: people everywhere, regardless of identity or circumstances, should have the chance to live healthy, productive lives. We believe our employees should reflect the rich diversity of the global populations we aim to serve. We provide an exceptional benefits package to employees and their families which include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, foundation-paid retirement contribution, regional holidays, and opportunities to engage in several employee communities. As a workplace, we're committed to creating an environment for you to thrive both personally and professionally. The Team The Institute for Disease Modeling (IDM) is an embedded research institute with the Gates Foundation. We develop, use, and share computational modeling tools, and promote quantitative decision-making to support global efforts to eradicate infectious diseases and achieve permanent improvements in the health of those most in need. The IDM team comprises both research scientists and software engineers who work with a wide ecosystem of partners including universities, NGOs, government ministries and other research organizations.Application Deadline: Friday, May 30, 2025 Your Role Given multiple talent needs across IDM, we are hiring two Senior Technical Product Managers. One role will be internally focused, responsible for navigating across research and software teams to facilitate definition of software product/tool strategy, user needs & use case development, requirements definition & prioritization, and management of roadmaps. The other role will be externally focused, centered on partnership with current and future users of IDM tools and resources, particularly in Africa and South Asia, as we work to make our software and methods assets 'global public goods' and improve the experience of our research partners in the community. As a Senior Technical Product Manager at IDM, you will integrate the plans for research projects and software products, with the ultimate aim of supporting quantitative decision making for foundation teams, the public health community, and African and South Asian partners. You will identify and bring together key internal and external stakeholders (IDM researchers, software engineers, partner program strategy teams, and diverse external collaborators including public health agencies, modeling teams, and other research institutes) as needed to define and prioritize the technical direction and roadmap for IDM models and tools. You will translate concepts into detailed specifications, solution alternatives, or execution plans depending on the stage and needs of product development. You know how to navigate and lead across teams and partners to align and deliver effectively toward shared goals. We need someone who is able and excited to learn new areas quickly, is comfortable with ambiguity and able to develop right-sized process that tracks and communicates progress of programs and initiatives. You have a passion for our mission and commitment to driving it forward. As part of the interview process, we will assess candidates based on both their interests and the evolving needs of these workstreams. If you have a strong preference for either role, please indicate it in your cover letter. The activities and requirements described below will have an internal stakeholder or external partner emphasis depending on the internally- or externally-facing variant of the role. The roles will operate in a project-based way, meaning the individuals in these roles will have a changing portfolio of work based on which research and software areas have the high-priority needs. There will be some opportunity to rotation across both internally- facing and externally-facing activities as hires establish themselves in these roles. This is a 24-month limited-term position. Relocation benefits will be provided. What You'll Do Strategy and roadmap development
Product definition and execution
Technical understanding and communication
Collaboration & Ecosystem development
Your Experience
#LI-PA1 The salary range for this role is $186,400.00 to $288,800.00 USD. We recognize high-wage market differences in Seattle and Washington D.C., where our offices are located. The range for this role in these locations is $203,100.00 to $314,900.00 USD. As a mission-driven organization, we strive to balance competitive pay with our mission. New hires salaries are typically between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint. Actual placement in the range will depend on a candidate's job-related skills, experience, and expertise, as evaluated during the interview process. Hiring Requirements As part of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Candidate Accommodations If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request here. Inclusion Statement We are dedicated to the belief that all lives have equal value. We strive for a global and cultural workplace that supports ever greater diversity, equity, and inclusion - of voices, ideas, and approaches - and we support this diversity through all our employment practices. All applicants and employees who are drawn to serve our mission will enjoy equality of opportunity and fair treatment without regard to race, color, age, religion, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and prior protected activity. | |