Senior Program Manager

Omaha Community Foundation • Omaha, NE

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Program Manager leads complex, cross-functional programs that advance the Foundation’s mission and strategic priorities. Working in partnership with leadership, this role drives program strategy, oversees implementation, and ensures that the Foundation's programs deliver meaningful outcomes for the community and the Foundation. The Senior Program Manager brings teams together across departments and builds strong, trusted relationships with stakeholders, including meaningful donor engagement. The role focuses on strengthening programs through evaluation and learning, while providing the structure and direction needed to keep work moving forward and aligned across key initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, social sciences, or a related field
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in program or project management, including leading complex, cross-functional initiatives
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Proven ability to lead multiple programs and stakeholders simultaneously, balancing competing priorities and driving alignment
• Strong strategic thinking and planning abilities, with a track record of driving program direction and achieving successful outcomes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-informed decisions, interpret results, and drive continuous improvement
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and fostering collaboration to achieve shared program goals
• Experience designing and applying program evaluation approaches, including performance measurement and analysis

Nice To Haves

• Experience using project management tools, software, and data analysis tools
• Experience managing budgets, resources, and vendor relationships
• Related project management certifications (e.g., PMP, CAPM)
• A combination of relevant education and previous experience may be considered in lieu of the defined educational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, cross-functional programs across the full lifecycle, including defining program strategy, shaping program design, and establishing goals and success measures.
• Integrate research, community insights, stakeholder input, and organizational priorities to ensure alignment with the Foundation’s mission and community outcomes.
• Oversee program execution and cross-functional collaboration by setting direction for timelines, deliverables, and resource use, aligning teams around shared goals, removing barriers, and ensuring accountability for program outcomes.
• Own and strengthen key stakeholder relationships across internal and external groups, including nonprofit partners, committees, vendors, and contractual partners. Serve as a primary liaison for assigned initiatives, influencing engagement, alignment, and outcomes, and ensuring effective management of vendor and contractual relationships within program scope.
• Design and apply evaluation approaches that generate meaningful insights by synthesizing data and stakeholder feedback, translating findings into actionable recommendations that strengthen program strategy, improve outcomes, and support organizational learning.
• Oversee and refine program operations processes and systems, ensuring consistency, effectiveness, and alignment across initiatives. Identify opportunities for improvement and guide updates to processes, tools, and documentation to enhance program delivery.
• Lead special projects and initiatives by setting direction, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring effective execution, coordination, and delivery of key milestones and outcomes.
• Monitor industry trends, best practices, and emerging developments, integrating relevant insights into program strategy and continuous improvement efforts.
• Communicate complex program information clearly and compellingly for internal and external audiences through reports, presentations, and executive summaries, and represent assigned programs and the organization in meetings, events, and community engagements to advance program visibility and strengthen relationships.
• Partner with donor- and client-facing teams to provide program-related expertise that supports engagement and ensures alignment between program activities and the donor and client experience.
• May be required to complete other duties within scope as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior