Vice President of Programs

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PHILADELPHIA INC•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The VP of Programs provides executive leadership and strategic oversight for all programmatic operations at Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia, including Homeowner Services, Real Estate Development, Construction, and Home Repair. As a member of the Leadership Team, this role partners closely with the CEO and Leadership Team to advance strategic initiatives, develop organizational policies and goals, lead change management efforts, and ensure that programs are aligned, financially sound, and delivering measurable mission impact. This role is responsible for integrating strategy with execution; strengthening systems, communication, and accountability across departments; managing risk; and building organizational capacity to achieve annual and multi‑year strategic goals. The ideal candidate is an emotionally intelligent, values driven leader with a passion for Habitat’s mission and a deep commitment to the people and neighborhoods it serves. This individual brings a demonstrated track record of developing talent, leading through change, strengthening systems, and fostering a collaborative, accountable, and high performing organizational culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
10+ years of senior level leadership experience overseeing complex, multidisciplinary teams and operations.
Experience in housing or a related field is strongly preferred.
Proven ability to transform organizational strategy into actionable plans with measurable results and lasting impact, emphasizing decisive action and disciplined implementation.
Demonstrated strength in people leadership, including talent development, performance management, succession planning, and leading teams through change, growth, and ambiguity.
Experience managing large, multi-year budgets and financial projections with rigor, accountability, and cross-functional partnerships (including finance, development, and operations).
Collaborative, forward-thinking leader who models accountability, transparency, service, and continuous improvement.
Strong alignment with Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia’s mission, values, and equity-centered approach to community impact.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and sound judgment in handling confidential information.
Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Partner with the CEO and Leadership Team to advance organizational strategy, manage key initiatives, and support long-term planning.
Contribute to the development of organizational policies, goals, budgets, and controls that support annual and multi‑year strategic objectives.
Provide leadership across all levels of the organization to foster a values‑driven culture rooted in accountability, transparency, and teamwork.
Serve as a catalyst for innovation, continuous improvement, and disciplined change management.
Lead leadership level communications related to program strategy, performance, and organizational change.
Provide executive oversight for all aspects of HFHP’s program operations, ensuring alignment, coordination, and smooth transitions across departments.
Set strategic direction for Homeowner Services, from recruitment through closing and post-closing support for homebuyer and repair programs.
Provide strategic leadership to Construction and Build operations, ensuring Program Directors deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
Identify and advance opportunities to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and leverage organizational assets and resources to expand HFHP’s capacity to serve families.
Ensure compliance with Habitat for Humanity International best practices, policies, and procedures.
Lead, manage, mentor, and develop Program Directors and other direct reports, including goal setting, prioritization, coaching, performance evaluation, and problem solving.
Establish clear expectations, accountability structures, and performance metrics across program leadership.
Build a strong leadership pipeline by identifying critical roles, developing talent, and strengthening succession planning and the organization’s “backup bench.”
Foster a positive, inclusive, and high performing work environment that reinforces HFHP’s core values.
Oversee development and management of the annual program operations budget, financial projections, and long-range planning in partnership with Finance.
Ensure disciplined project management, resource allocation, and financial controls across all program areas.
Identify, assess, and mitigate programmatic and enterprise risks; develop and implement business continuity strategies.
Monitor, measure, and report on operational performance, risks, opportunities, and outcomes to the CEO and Board as appropriate.
Lead operational performance management processes, including establishing benchmarks and metrics to evaluate program and organizational effectiveness.
Use data, learning, and evaluation to inform decision making and continuous improvement.
Communicate vision, priorities, and progress clearly and consistently with staff and key stakeholders.
Maintain a working knowledge of trends and best practices in affordable housing, residential construction, community development, and nonprofit management.