Manager, Program Implementation

Jumpstart for Young Children•Atlanta, GA

1d•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Manager, Program Implementation serves as Jumpstart’s local program leader, responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality programming that advances early learning outcomes and engages volunteers meaningfully. This role is the bridge between strategy and execution, translating Jumpstart’s national vision into a strong local experience that meets the unique needs of children, families, and community partners. Reporting to the Managing Director of Program Management, the Manager oversees program implementation across multiple sites within their assigned region, ensuring fidelity to evidence-based practices while adapting for cultural and community relevance. They will build and maintain strong relationships with early education partners, coach and support implementers, and collaborate closely with Regional Directors on strategy and Regional Coordinators on logistics. The ideal candidate is both a hands-on operator and strategic problem-solver, someone who thrives on managing details without losing sight of the big picture. This is an opportunity to shape program quality for child impact, foster deep community partnerships, and contribute to innovations that strengthen Jumpstart’s model and impact during an exciting period of organizational transformation.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in program management, education leadership, or nonprofit program delivery.
Demonstrated success in partner engagement and stakeholder management, especially in community or education contexts.
Strong understanding of early childhood education principles and quality practices.
Excellent project management and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and support diverse partners.
Commitment to Jumpstart’s mission and values.
Regular local travel for site visits, partner meetings, and events; occasional national travel for staff gatherings and training. This role includes occasional nights and weekends to support training, local programming, or events. Candidates must have reliable access to a vehicle for regional travel.
This role includes program materials distribution for site visits and event support and may require occasional lifting of materials for up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity or experience with Head Start, state pre-K, or community-based early childhood programs.
Experience supporting volunteer-based initiatives or licensing/distributed service delivery models.
Knowledge of data-driven program improvement strategies.
Bachelor’s degree in education, social sciences, or related field; master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day delivery of Jumpstart programs within the assigned region, ensuring fidelity to evidence-based practices and alignment with organizational goals.
Support the implementation of dosage, family engagement components, and quality standards, monitoring adherence and addressing barriers.
Conduct program quality assessments through observation, feedback, and data review, and collaborate on solutions for continuous improvement.
Serve as the primary liaison to local early education partners, including preschools, community-based organizations, and higher education institutions.
Support partner onboarding and facilitate training and coaching for Jumpstarters serving in partner sites .
Gather partner feedback to inform program enhancements and identify opportunities for stronger engagement.
Provide coaching and technical assistance to site-based implementers (Jumpstarters and program partners) to ensure high-quality program delivery.
Support volunteer engagement efforts in collaboration with the Regional Director and Coordinator, including orientation and recognition activities.
Troubleshoot program challenges and provide hands-on problem-solving for implementers and partners.
Partner with the Regional Coordinator on program logistics such as materials distribution, scheduling, and reporting requirements.
Monitor partner compliance with agreements and ensure timely submission of data and documentation.
Track and report on program performance metrics to the Managing Director of Program Management and relevant stakeholders.
Work closely with the Curriculum, Training & Support team to ensure local training needs are met and feedback informs resource development.
Collaborate with the Impact & Evaluation team to support data collection and analysis for program outcomes.
Participate in national learning communities to share local insights and inform the evolution of Jumpstart’s program model.