Planning and Implementation Program Manager

The Ember Alliance•Fort Collins, CO

4d•$34 - $34•Remote

About The Position

The Planning and Implementation Program Manager reports to the Director of Fire Management. The Planning and Implementation Program Manager is a senior leadership role within The Ember Alliance's Fire Management Department. This role leads departmental planning efforts, shapes organizational policy, and drives cross-functional strategy in coordination with Fire Management leadership. The Planning and Implementation Program Manager primarily serves as a working lead on several active projects, bringing subject matter expertise, relationship management, and hands-on coordination to those efforts. The Planning and Implementation Program Manager is expected to be a practitioner: managing relationships, executing deliverables, driving programs forward, and contributing field and technical expertise where relevant.

Requirements

Bachelors degree or demonstrates written and verbal communication skills as deemed sufficient by hiring team
At least 4 years managing multiple ongoing projects or high complexity projects.
Currently or previously qualified as Single Resource of either ENGB or CRWB or RXB2
Independent success in securing and administering large scale or multi-year funding (e.g., grants) to support the Program.
2 or more years of experience working collaboratively with other organizations on projects.
Success in generating new business leads (e.g., networking, relationship-building, leveraging existing client connections, etc.)
Grant Writing for complex projects
Advanced written and verbal communication skills
Ability to create and manage complex budgets
Contract review and management
Competent in using Microsoft Suite products including Excel, Word, etc.
Subject matter expertise for the respective position
Passion for the organization's mission and a commitment to social impact.

Nice To Haves

Currently or previously qualified as TFLD or DIVS
Masters, or PhD in Wildland Fire-related field, or 15+ years combination of education and experience.
Five or more years in department management and executive leadership within a nonprofit, state, or federal wildland fire agency, including a track record of successfully designing, implementing, and evaluating programs.
Event organization and fundraising.
Familiarity with relevant regulations and compliance requirements for federal contracts.

Responsibilities

Implementation and/or development of a Program area, including identifying and pursuing strategic funding opportunities, overseeing complex budget and contract management, invoicing, and programmatic reporting
Work with Department Director to align Program goals with department strategy
Mentor employees within Fire Management with an emphasis on advancing team cohesion, leadership development, and cross-cutting collaboration
Represent the Program in external forums, meetings, and strategic conversations to promote visibility and collaboration.
Build, maintain, and strengthen, relationships with partners relevant to Program area to expand the reach and impact of the Program
Provide subject matter expertise and project management on complex projects within Program area
Programmatic development to create new program areas and/ or expand existing areas that fulfill TEA’s mission, in conjunction with Department Director. This encompasses identifying emerging needs, designing innovation, scalable strategies, and ensuring Programs deliver measurable and sustainable impact.
Work independently and with support of Department Director to secure funding to support and expand projects within Program (via writing project proposals, applying for large scale or multi-year grants, etc.)
Support Fire Duty Officer (FDO) processes for department staff as assigned.
Manage MOA/MOU development with partner organizations, ensuring agreements reflect current scope, organizational capacity, and strategic intent.
Other duties as assigned
Employee may be required to travel based on departmental needs.
Employee may be required to participate in prescribed fire implementation, suppression, or training up to level of current qualification, on as needed basis as determined by supervisor.