Partner, Program Manager

About Our Client

Our client is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating cutting-edge technology that fuels Democratic victories and enables progressive causes to thrive.

Their vision is simple: building change through the power of people. Since their founding, they’ve been building innovative solutions to revolutionize grassroots fundraising – if you’ve donated to a Democratic campaign or a progressive organization online, you’ve probably used their platform! They believe in putting power in the hands of small-dollar donors by helping thousands of groups — from local candidates to national movements — mobilize their communities and create a lasting impact. Every member of the team is deeply committed to advancing their shared mission and core values. Together, they are shaping the future of democracy.

About The Role

The Program Manager at the company is a senior leader responsible for designing, leading, and executing key organization-wide initiatives that drive the hiring company’s strategic priorities and operational excellence. Sitting on the Office of the Executive team and reporting to the Chief of Staff, this role works closely with senior leaders across the organization to align programs with long-term goals, coordinate cross-functional execution, and provide visibility into progress and impact.

This individual will lead complex, high-priority programs with broad organizational scope, often navigating ambiguity and evolving priorities. They will serve as a key strategic thought partner and advisor, ensuring the company’s most important work is well-planned, resourced, and delivered.

What you will do

• Lead strategic program development by defining goals, success metrics, scope, and benchmarks for initiatives that support the company’s organizational and operational goals.
• Drive execution across multiple departments, coordinating interdependent projects and ensuring alignment with long-term priorities.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration, enabling clear communication, decision-making, and accountability across departments.
• Develop tools, templates, and planning resources that establish standards and improve program management practices across the organization.
• Build and manage detailed program plans, including timelines, budgets, milestones, and resource allocation strategies.
• Identify and mitigate program risks, proactively resolving issues and navigating tradeoff decisions with senior stakeholders.
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to executive leaders, providing insight and analysis on program performance, organizational trends, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Foster stakeholder alignment, bringing together diverse perspectives and leading through influence in high-stakes, high-visibility contexts.
• Mentor and support project managers and team leads, sharing best practices and elevating program execution capabilities across the organization.
• Continuously evaluate programs using data and stakeholder feedback, adapting strategies and approaches to improve impact and efficiency.

What you Bring

• Minimum of 6-10+ years of experience in cross-functional project management
• Proven track record of supporting executive leadership in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Ability to introduce tooling into the program management process (AirTable preferred)
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools and experience managing complex projects and programs.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information and present it clearly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels
• High emotional intelligence and discretion, particularly in handling sensitive or confidential information
• Ability to think strategically and develop long-term plans and ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.

Work and Benefits

This posting is for a full-time, remote, salaried position. Travel may be required on a limited basis to attend all-staff and departmental retreats (1-2 times per year). Additional travel may be required for select positions.

Registered States*:

Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming, and Washington D.C.

* While the hiring company is currently registered to support remote work in the states listed above, they possess the ability to register in additional states as needed. If you are located in a state not listed, they may still be able to proceed with your application, but please note that the offer process may take longer to accommodate registration requirements.

Work Schedule:

This role requires availability during established, regular business hours (Mon-Fri).

Work Environment:

Salary Range:

$113,300 - $142,150 - $171,000

Benefits:

• Flexible work schedules and an unlimited time-off policy
• Fully paid and trans-inclusive health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families; plus fully-paid health reimbursement arrangement to use for out of pocket expenses and fully-paid short- and long-term disability
• Fully paid basic and AD&D life insurance and a voluntary supplemental life insurance option
• Dependent and health care flexible spending account options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) benefits for employees
• Automatic 2% Employer-paid 401K contribution, plus up to an additional 6% match on employee contributions
• A minimum of three months paid medical, family and parental leave (for all new parents, adoptions included)
• Commuter or home-office benefits, including a $1,000 home-office setup allowance for all new full-time remote employees
• Additional perks including quarterly snack deliveries and digital subscriptions to the Boston Globe & New York Times

The hiring company is unable to sponsor work visas at this time.

Union Information

This position is excluded from any bargaining unit as a confidential employee.

Background Checks

As part of the hiring process, the hiring company will conduct a background check at the time of offer. This will be completed in compliance with applicable laws and will not be initiated without your consent.

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