Senior Director, Program Strategy

About the Company

Top venture investment & start-up incubator company

Industry
Civic & Social Organization

Type
Privately Held

Founded
2015

Employees
11-50

Categories

• LGBT
• Social
• Women's
• Civic Engagement
• Civic Clubs
• Non-Profit & Philanthropy

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Senior Director for Program Strategy to lead a team responsible for designing and implementing program strategies that align with the company's mission of promoting equality and opportunity for all. The successful candidate will be a seasoned leader with a proven track record in the non-profit, private sector, academia, government, philanthropy, or policy, and at least 5 years of experience specifically in philanthropy. This role involves managing a team of Strategy Directors, who in turn lead small teams, and oversee the performance of all program strategies. The Senior Director will be a key member of the Program Leadership team, shaping the vision and operating model of the company's programmatic work. Responsibilities include people management, coaching, strategic advising, and fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and equity. The ideal candidate will have expertise in programmatic and philanthropic strategy development, grantmaking, and a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices.Applicants for the Senior Director, Program Strategy position at the company should possess expert people management skills, a can-do attitude, and the ability to lead multiple complex teams with diverse priorities. The role requires an analytical thinker with the ability to distill complex information, be objective, and bring a data-backed point of view. Strong writing skills and the ability to work with discretion and confidentiality are essential. A learning posture, humble disposition, and a sense of humor are also valued. The candidate must have a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a track record of incorporating a gender and racial equity lens in their work. Preferred qualifications include familiarity with leaders and organizations in the gender equity and adolescent mental health space, as well as experience in crafting solutions for transformational change.

Hiring Manager Title
Vice President of Program Strategy

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Strategy