Manager (or Senior Manager), Programs

CSP•Palo Alto, CA

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Center for Sustainable Finance and Private Wealth (CSP) is seeking a Manager (or Senior Manager), Programs to design, launch, and manage its next generation of applied wealth-holder programs in the Americas. This role involves owning a portfolio of programs from concept to well-run, repeatable annual programs, including curriculum development, operations, stakeholder management, delivery, and evaluation. The position will focus on launching and running the Investing Lab (alumni-only, live-portfolio experience), a Family Office Program on the U.S. West Coast (San Francisco, 2027), and an East Coast edition (New York City, 2028). These programs are practical, peer-led, and built around real cases and stakes, requiring end-to-end management by the program manager. The ideal candidate is energized by owning and running programs rather than delivering someone else's curriculum.

Requirements

Strong program and project management skills in a fast-paced, ambiguous, quickly evolving environment.
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, with a demonstrated track record of designing and launching major projects from concept to delivery.
Genuine subject-matter credibility in impact investing, sustainable finance, philanthropy, or family office / wealth management.
Experience recruiting and managing senior stakeholders, faculty, or speakers (e.g., principals, executives, coaches, academic partners).
Strong facilitation skills for both virtual and in-person formats across group sizes.
Proven ability to engage high-net-wealth individuals, family offices, institutional investors, and/or senior wealth management executives.
Exceptional written and oral communication and outstanding interpersonal skills.
Self-motivated and proactive, able to work independently and collaboratively in a remote, small-team environment.
Tech-savvy: GSuite, Asana, Claude, Zoom, Microsoft Office Suite.
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to approximately 15%, concentrated around program delivery windows).

Nice To Haves

Instructional design and curriculum development experience, ideally for applied or peer-based adult learning.
Direct experience with impact due diligence, fund mechanics, Investment Policy Statements, and/or Investment Committees (directly relevant to the Investing Lab).
Direct experience in or with family offices—governance, operations, or impact strategy (directly relevant to the Family Office program).

Responsibilities

Lead the completion and design of the Investing Lab curriculum and participant journey, translating CSP research and frameworks into a live, experiential learning arc.
Design the West Coast Family Office program (2027) and its East Coast edition (2028), adapting CSP's existing global family office curriculum and case-study format for North American cohorts.
Build the instructional design for peer-based, case-driven adult learning.
Translate research findings and real-world cases into credible, decision-useful program content.
Facilitate and orchestrate program live sessions—in person and online—guiding peer exchange, case discussion, and hands-on work.
Own the day-to-day and year-round running of each program once launched—the operating plan, timeline, budget, and execution.
Manage the senior faculty, speakers, and partners who make each program credible.
Coordinate the moving parts unique to each program: for the Investing Lab, the Investment Committee, coaches, and fund/DAF partner (ImpactAssets); for the Family Office Program, single-family-office partners and academic collaborators.
Oversee registration, logistics, venues, and vendor relationships with support from other staff.
Run evaluation and continuous improvement, iterating each cohort year over year, and contribute to cost-effectiveness goals.
Ensure consistent quality, messaging, and learning outcomes across every program and session.
Build and steward relationships with principals, family office leaders, partners, and ecosystem leaders across the sector.
Represent CSP as a subject-matter expert at conferences, panels, and industry discussions.
Support with recruiting and enrollment of program participants—building, nurturing, and converting the pipeline of wealth holders, principals, and capital allocators for each cohort.
Contribute to broader business development, including partner cultivation and other growth initiatives that expand CSP's reach and program portfolio.
Collaboration and support for broader team as needed.

Benefits

Flexible remote work
The opportunity to own and run flagship programs at the leading edge of impact investing and sustainable finance
A results-oriented, entrepreneurial, science-based, and fast-moving global team, deeply driven for the advancement of sustainable development
Deep embedding in CSP's global community of impact-minded academics, practitioners, and investors
Competitive compensation for a small nonprofit, commensurate with experience
25 annual paid vacation days
Up to 12 annual paid sick days
~11 paid holidays plus your birthday off (prorated by FTE)
Up to 9% employer-matched 401(k) contributions
Health, dental, and vision insurance contributions for employees and dependents (full-time employees)
Travel to destinations such as Singapore, Zurich, Oslo, New York, and Boston
Stipend toward a coworking membership
Professional development support and growth opportunities
Collaborative team environment with opportunities for advancement