Senior Impact Program Manager

UKG•,

1d•$90,900 - $130,700

About The Position

UKG is seeking a Senior Impact Program Manager to manage and evolve the operational backbone of UKG’s strategic philanthropic initiatives. This role focuses on grantmaking, program execution, and impact measurement for a new global social impact initiative aimed at expanding access to workforce opportunities in partnership with high-impact nonprofits. The position involves owning defined workstreams, ensuring nonprofit investments are compliant, well-managed, strategically aligned, and connected to measurable workforce outcomes. This role requires a blend of program management, grantmaking operations, data and reporting, and workforce strategy. The ideal candidate will work independently, partner across functions, and contribute to advancing team and initiative-level goals.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in grantmaking, program management, corporate social impact, or a related field
Experience managing programs or projects with multiple stakeholders
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
Experience with tools for data tracking, reporting, and analysis (e.g., Microsoft tools, YourCause GrantsConnect)

Nice To Haves

Experience working with nonprofits, workforce development initiatives, or social impact programs
Familiarity with impact measurement frameworks and performance reporting
Experience collaborating cross-functionally with product, technology, or data teams
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end execution of grantmaking processes, including due diligence, investment tracking, and reporting requirements.
Identify and pursue strategy-aligned funding opportunities and contribute to portfolio prioritization.
Manage grant agreements, disbursements, and reporting timelines to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Build and maintain strong relationships with nonprofit partners to support effective program delivery.
Own the operationalization of core employability metrics and reporting frameworks across the initiative.
Develop and manage standardized reporting tools and dashboards to track program performance.
Analyze performance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and recommend improvements.
Contribute to quarterly and annual impact reporting, connecting program outcomes to broader workforce goals.
Conduct research and analysis to identify high-potential nonprofit and workforce partners.
Support evaluation, selection, and onboarding of partners, contributing to a strong and scalable ecosystem.
Track and analyze partner engagement to inform strategy and strengthen relationships.
Contribute insights and materials to support employer-facing pilots and partnership opportunities.
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., product, data, partnerships) to align on priorities and execution.
Develop materials to support internal alignment and external stakeholder engagement.
Identify and solve operational and programmatic challenges by adapting existing processes and tools.
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts that enable the initiative to scale efficiently across regions.