Director, Projects and Program
About The Position
Acelero is seeking a strategic and highly organized Director, Projects & Programs to serve as the operational backbone of our Learning & Impact Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives that shape how research, innovation, and evidence-based practices are designed, managed, and scaled across a national organization. The Director will play a critical role in translating strategy into execution while building systems that strengthen clarity, accountability, and impact across teams. Your Role: In this role, you will anchor the Learning & Impact Team’s operational rhythm—driving clarity, coordination, and execution across high-priority initiatives. As Director, Projects & Programs, you’ll manage enterprise-level projects, support senior leaders, and build standardized systems that help teams work smarter, faster, and more collaboratively. You’ll play a key role in integrating AI-enabled tools and continuous improvement practices to maximize impact across the organization.
Requirements
- A proven track record of closing deals with state, regional, or local government entities
- Deep understanding of public-sector procurement, contracting, and legislative cycles
- Strong relationship-building skills with senior government leaders and stakeholders
- Exceptional writing ability to support proposals, grants, and procurement submissions
- Experience navigating non-RFP pathways such as sole source or contract expansions
- Comfort collaborating across finance, legal, and implementation teams
- Willingness to travel regularly to support partnership development
Responsibilities
- Manage enterprise-level projects
- Support senior leaders
- Build standardized systems that help teams work smarter, faster, and more collaboratively
- Play a key role in integrating AI-enabled tools and continuous improvement practices to maximize impact across the organization.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with multiple plan options
- HSA with up to $400 (individual) / $800 (family) in company contributions
- FSAs for health and dependent care expenses
- 401(k) with up to 3% company match
- Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance
- $500 per year in Professional Development Reimbursements
- Wellness programs, EAP, and virtual health support
- Pet Insurance, Legal Aid, and Employee Perks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
