Manager, Transformation Governance

Girl Scouts of the USA•,

12d•$70,000 - $130,000•Remote

About The Position

Founded in 1912, Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) is the preeminent leadership development organization for girls and the leading authority on their healthy development. Millions of Girl Scout alums across the country and the world have gone on to achieve incredible things and make a tremendous impact in fields ranging from public policy, medicine, journalism, and athletics to international relations, science, technology, art, and entertainment. As a mission-driven organization, Girl Scouts of the USA champions girls as they explore their worlds, try new things, and develop courage, confidence, and character to make the world a better place. From stargazing during a first overnight camping trip to building robots, navigating a rocky hiking trail, working together on a community project, and learning about the importance of environmental stewardship, Girl Scouts of all backgrounds and abilities can unapologetically be themselves. As they rise to meet new challenges, they also discover the issues that matter most to them. Along the way, they learn the power of friendship, connection, and teamwork. Girl Scouts are doers, innovators, problem-solvers, creators, and dreamers, and the GSUSA team is here to center, support, and inspire them, working with 111 local councils across the country and USA Girl Scouts Overseas to deliver our life-changing Girl Scout Leadership Experience. The Strategy & Planning Community encompasses Strategic Planning, Transformation Execution, Analytics & Insights, and Property Strategy. The Transformation Execution team is a new team that we are standing up to oversee execution of our multi-year strategic transformation. The Transformation Execution Team will build out the program, project and change management methodology and tools, drive a robust and rigorous planning process, and coordinate activities with leaders and teams across the organization. The Transformation Execution team will provide oversight of the most critical initiatives to ensure a successfully executed transformation.

Requirements

Deep understanding of program/project management methodologies, governance frameworks, and portfolio management practices.
Demonstrated ability to design, operationalize, and scale enterprise processes, standards, and tools.
Exceptional facilitation skills, particularly in complex, cross‑functional environments.
Strong communication and documentation capabilities, with the ability to translate complex processes into accessible guidance.
Ability to influence without authority and drive consistency across diverse stakeholder groups.
High attention to detail, strong organizational discipline, and a continuous improvement mindset.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint
Competency in Microsoft Power BI or similar software
Proficiency in Microsoft Project or similar project planning tools
Bachelor’s degree required
5+ years of experience in program/project management, PMO operations, governance or transformation support.
Prosci and/or ACMP CCMP or equivalent required

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred.
PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent certification demonstrating structured project delivery discipline
CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional), CCBA, or equivalent experience in business analysis and requirements management
Experience in a federated or multi-stakeholder environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end operational workflow for initiative intake, ensuring submissions meet governance standards and include clear problem statements, value propositions, dependencies, and resource needs.
Facilitate cross‑functional evaluation and prioritization of new initiatives, aligning recommendations with enterprise strategy, organizational capacity, and transformation objectives.
Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to support prioritization, sequencing, and capacity planning.
Maintain a transparent, real-time view of initiative status (approved, pending, deprioritized) in partnership with the Transformation Analytics & Reporting Manager.
Communicate prioritization outcomes and sequencing decisions to stakeholders in clear, actionable formats that support executive decision‑making.
Support the Sr Director, Transformation Governance in defining, enhancing, and institutionalizing GSUSA’s transformation governance standards, methodologies, and lifecycle processes.
Maintain and continuously improve governance documentation, templates, and guidance materials to ensure consistency and clarity across the enterprise.
Ensure alignment between governance standards, reporting requirements, and data quality expectations.
Oversee adherence to governance processes at key milestone gates, including change control, project closure, and other critical checkpoints.
Coordinate closely with Program Delivery to ensure governance processes are practical, scalable, and aligned with execution realities.
Identify, negotiate, and resolve cross‑initiative dependencies, risks, and resource constraints, escalating issues as appropriate.
Manage the operational cadence of governance forums, including agenda development, pre‑read preparation, facilitation support, and follow‑up action tracking.
Train Initiative Owners, Project Managers, and cross‑functional teams on governance standards, tools, and transformation methodologies.
Provide coaching and advisory support to strengthen organizational adoption of structured delivery practices.
Develop user‑friendly guides, FAQs, and resources to promote consistent governance behaviors across GSUSA.
Partner with Talent & Culture and Program Delivery to identify and address capability gaps related to transformation execution.

Benefits

20 days of paid time off
2 floating holidays
9 workplace holidays
Paid holiday year-end office closure between Christmas and New Year's
Medical and Behavioral Health Coverage
Plan options with individual and family coverage which includes wellness, hospitalization, and fertility assistance.
Dental and vision coverage
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) including Health, Dependent Care, and Limited FSA for those with Health Savings Accounts
Company-paid life insurance
Flexible work arrangements
12 weeks of paid parental leave
401(K) with company match
Short- and Long-Term Disability for salary continuation
Health and Wellness Classes and Activities throughout the year