Program Manager

Outlier Search Group; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Hybrid work flexibility

5 weeks vacation

Job summary

Outlier Search Group partners with a BC-based nonprofit focused on improving food security for children and families. As Program Manager, you’ll lead the development, delivery, and evaluation of community programs with schools, volunteers, donors and partners to ensure they are effective, sustainable, and scalable.

You’ll build repeatable frameworks, use data to identify opportunities, and influence program strategy across the organization across communities.

Qualifications

• Experience in program management and development.
• Experience working across multiple communities, sites, or stakeholder groups.
• Ability to build scalable programs, processes, or operating models.
• Strong understanding of community-based programming and partnerships.
• Excellent strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Strong project management, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Creative, entrepreneurial problem-solving and continuous improvement approach.
• Strong communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience leading or managing staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of community programs.
• Build scalable program models adaptable to different communities and local needs.
• Develop frameworks, processes, tools, and resources to strengthen delivery and growth.
• Maintain strong relationships with schools, community organizations, volunteers, funders, and partners.
• Use data and feedback to identify opportunities for improvement and expansion.
• Coordinate with Operations, Partnerships, Procurement, Fundraising, and volunteers to align resources with requirements.
• Oversee weekly program delivery and resolve challenges to meet targets.
• Manage program agreements, waitlists, access requirements, and expansion recommendations.
• Support impact reporting and storytelling by linking outcomes to community insights.

Skills

Program management

Community engagement

Partnership development

Strategic thinking

Project management

Staff leadership

Communication

Relationship-building

Job description

Help Build and Scale Programs That Create Meaningful Community Impact

The Company

Our client is a growing BC-based nonprofit organization focused on improving food security for children and families across the province.

Working alongside schools, volunteers, donors, and community partners, the organization delivers practical, community-based programming designed to ensure children have reliable access to nutritious food outside of traditional school supports.

As the organization continues to expand its reach, it is investing in stronger, more scalable program models that can grow across communities while remaining responsive to local needs.

The Opportunity

This is a role for someone who wants to do more than administer programs - it’s about helping shape how they evolve, scale, and create impact.

As Program Manager, you’ll provide strategic and operational leadership across established community programs, working closely with schools, community partners, volunteers, and internal teams to ensure programs are effective, sustainable, and positioned for growth.

You’ll develop frameworks that bring greater consistency and scalability while maintaining the flexibility needed to respond to different communities. You’ll also use data, feedback, and on-the-ground insight to identify opportunities, solve problems, and continuously improve how programs are delivered.

If you’re a strategic thinker who enjoys connecting people, resources, and ideas — and you’re equally comfortable designing a program model and making sure it works in practice — this is that kind of role.

What You’ll Own

• Lead the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of community-based programs
• Build scalable, repeatable program models that can be adapted to different communities and local needs
• Develop frameworks, processes, tools, and resources that strengthen program delivery and support growth
• Build strong relationships with schools, community organizations, volunteers, funders, and other partners
• Use program data, community feedback, and emerging needs to identify opportunities for improvement and expansion
• Coordinate closely with Operations, Partnerships, Procurement, Fundraising, and volunteer teams to align resources with program requirements
• Oversee weekly program delivery, proactively resolving challenges and ensuring operational targets are met
• Manage program agreements, waitlists, access requirements, and recommendations for future expansion
• Support impact reporting and storytelling by connecting program outcomes with meaningful community insights and examples

What You Bring

• Demonstrated experience in program management, program development, community engagement, or a related field
• Experience managing programs across multiple communities, sites, or stakeholder groups
• Proven ability to build scalable programs, processes, frameworks, or operating models
• Strong understanding of community-based programming and partnership development
• Excellent strategic thinking with the ability to move comfortably between big-picture planning and operational execution
• Strong project management, organization, and prioritization skills
• A creative, entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills across a range of internal and external stakeholders
• Experience leading, coaching, or managing staff
• A collaborative, hands‑on approach and genuine interest in mission‑driven work

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to join a growing organization where strong programs translate directly into meaningful impact for communities across British Columbia.

Rather than simply maintaining an established model, you’ll have the opportunity to rethink how programs operate, build stronger systems, test new approaches, and help determine how the organization grows its reach over the years ahead.

• Purpose-driven organization creating tangible community impact
• High level of ownership and influence over program strategy
• Opportunity to build and scale programs across multiple communities
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial working environment
• Meaningful cross‑functional leadership exposure

Compensation & Total Rewards

• Base salary target: $75,000 – $85,000
• Two additional weeks of paid organizational shutdown time annually (for a total of 5 weeks vacation!)
• Extended health and benefits package
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Meaningful opportunity for growth as

Please note - the salary range for this position is structured to reflect different stages of proficiency within the role. Compensation at the lower end applies to individuals developing core competencies, while higher compensation is associated with demonstrated expertise and sustained performance. Final offers are determined by the client based on candidate experience and organizational requirements.