Program Manager
On-siteNew York, United States
Job Summary
Establish new projects in workforce development and education programming by developing detailed implementation plans, conducting stakeholder engagement, and managing partner relationships. Directly monitor program delivery to meet targets, oversee budget management and financial reporting, and embed safeguarding principles into program design. Lead the scoping of pilot projects, complete due diligence, and prepare project-specific information for funding bids. Represent the Programs team at events and meetings while ensuring accurate communication of project information across websites and publications. Keep current with developments for young people in the United States to enhance program offerings.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in workforce development or educational programming
- Strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities for young people in underserved communities
- Experience managing and strengthening relationships with multiple stakeholders and partners across sectors including governments, corporations, and nonprofits
- Excellent planning, organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines to ensure successful program delivery
- Solid understanding of skills development, employability, entrepreneurship, and youth development programming
- Experience developing and delivering training, briefings, toolkits, and other partner-facing resources as a significant component of the role
- Ability to work collaboratively across internal teams and external partners within a complex cross-functional environment
- Experience directly managing program delivery, ensuring partners meet agreed targets, monitoring progress, and communicating outcomes to all stakeholders
- Experience embedding strong safeguarding principles into program design and delivery
- Familiarity with monitoring, evaluation, and data collection to ensure accurate impact reporting to supporters and continuous program improvement
- Budget management and financial reporting experience to ensure responsible stewardship of grant funding and organizational resources
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including representing programs with funders, partners, and other external stakeholders
- Ability to travel within the United States is essential
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent is preferred
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