Program Manager VV100

Vital Voices Global Partnership•Washington, DC

18h•$120,000 - $153,800•Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Director, VV100 will work directly under the supervision and guidance of the VP, Global Network & Issue Advocacy. The Program Director, VV100 is a senior, hands-on leader responsible for building and executing the VV100 Fellowship in its formative phase. This is a ground-floor role. The Program Director will translate vision into reality—putting strong project management systems in place, driving execution across multiple workstreams, and building trusted partnerships with fellows, partners, funders, and global allies. This is a senior role with small-team leadership, requiring an entrepreneurial mindset, sound judgment, operational rigor, and the ability to move complex work forward through relationships. This position is based in Washington, DC with the option of a hybrid work schedule. We are not accepting remote candidates at this time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; graduate degree preferred.
7–10+ years of experience leading complex programs in global policy, philanthropy, international development, or similar fields.
Demonstrated strength in project management, including timelines, deliverables, and risk management.
Proven experience coordinating across institutions, sectors, and geographies.
Experience managing budgets and tracking outcomes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Deep commitment to women’s leadership and gender equity.
Ability to prioritize tasks, swiftly shift priorities, and work in a dynamic environment with tight deadlines
Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic team;
Strong computer skills including MS Office applications (esp. Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), social networking tools, and database software (i.e., Salesforce).
Experience working cross-functionally to support key objectives and to help team members

Nice To Haves

Experience in government, multilateral institutions, or senior policy roles.
Experience designing or running fellowships or leadership programs.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end build and execution of the VV100 Fellowship.
Translate strategy into clear workplans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
Establish and manage project management systems to track progress, risks, dependencies, and outcomes.
Proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks, scope creep, and timeline risks.
Oversee program budgets, reporting, and deliverables in collaboration with finance and operations.
Build and steward strong relationships with VV100 Fellows, funders, and global partners.
Serve as a trusted partner to fellows operating in complex or high-pressure environments.
Cultivate cross-sector and philanthropic partnerships that advance fellows’ work and the goals of VV100.
Coordinate effectively across institutions, sectors, and geographies.
Lead the planning and execution of high-level convenings.
Support fellows’ participation in global forums, policy processes, and public platforms.
Ensure convenings are outcome-driven and strategically leveraged.
Lead and mentor program team.
Work cross-functionally across Vital Voices programs, development, communications, finance, and leadership teams.
Help build internal systems that support rigor, responsiveness, and long-term sustainability.