Chief Program Officer

Socket.dev; McKeesport (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Generous paid time off

Retirement savings plan and company 
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Tuition reimbursement and loan 
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Professional development and training

Commitment to work-life balance

Job summary

Auberle seeks a Chief Program Officer (CPO) to lead strategic planning, program design, and measurement. This senior executive will report to the COO and drive outcomes across multiple departments in a faith-based nonprofit setting.

The CPO will supervise program directors, develop data-driven benchmarks, and oversee budgets while ensuring compliance with contracts and regulatory requirements. Location: McKeesport, PA; travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred; bachelor's degree required.
• Ten years of senior management and leadership experience.
• Experience with contracts, budgets, and regulated programming.
• FBI Clearances and Act 33/34 compliance required.
• Proficiency with data-driven decision tools and EHR/case management systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and standard business apps.

Responsibilities

• Strategic planning to translate vision into scalable programs.
• Direct supervision of program directors and staff development.
• Establish data-driven benchmarks to measure program impact.
• Collaborate on annual budgets and fund allocation.

Skills

Ten years management experience

Data-driven decision making

EHR/case management systems

Microsoft 365

Education

Master's degree preferred

Bachelor's degree required

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Job Location: Main Campus - McKeesport, PA 15132

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $110,000.00 Salary/year

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Executive

Auberle strengthens more than 5,000 individuals and families each year, helping to build strong communities. Auberle has evolved into a premier multi-service agency with programs spanning Workforce Development, Housing, Foster Care, Young Adult Services, and Behavioral Health. Auberle’s mission is to help build strong individuals, families, and communities. In 2019, Ward Home joined the Auberle family and has three programs in our Young Adult Services Department. Program Description: At Auberle, we change lives — for generations. We are a faith-based Catholic human service agency recognized nationally for our work building strong individuals, families, and communities since 1952. Our staff of 250+ serves thousands of people annually across Pennsylvania. Auberle is effective. Our exceptional outcomes have earned us three national and multiple regional awards. We measure the success of every participant we serve in every program. We are holistic. No one comes to Auberle for only one need, and no two journeys are the same. We tailor solutions to each individual or family, addressing all needs to change lives for generations to come. Auberle is innovative. We develop groundbreaking programs that have been adopted across the country. Auberle is collaborative. We build networks of committed partners to meet participants’ needs. Our agency has nearly 500 employment, business, nonprofit, foundation, and government partners.

Position Title and Overview

The Auberle Chief Program Officer CPO is a new C-Suite position that reports directly to the COO to ensure programs directly achieve the organization's social impact goals. The CPO is a senior executive responsible for the strategic pursuit, design, delivery, and measurement of our programs and departments.

Core Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Translates Auberle's high-level vision into actionable, scalable community programs and services through innovative methods and funding proposals
• Team Leadership: Directly supervises program directors/managers, overseeing staff recruitment, professional development, and program coordination.
• Impact Evaluation: Establishes data-driven benchmarks to measure program effectiveness, reporting outcomes to the board and major donors.
• Budget Oversight: Collaborates with executive leadership to build annual program budgets and ensure the optimal allocation of funding.

Location and Travel Requirements

This position is primarily located in McKeesport, PA. Travel required for this position is regular.

Qualifications

Position Requirements: Master's degree preferred, bachelor's degree required. Valid PA driver’s license, vehicle, registration, and proof of insurance. Ten years of management and leadership experience Demonstrated experience with contracts, budgets, and highly regulated programming Preference given to Behavioral Health oversight experience Act 33/34 and FBI Clearances required. Proficiency with data-driven decision-making tools, electronic health records or case management systems, and standard business applications (Microsoft 365) Requires working varied hours, including evenings, some weekends and holidays. Involves exposure to tobacco smoke, domestic animals, household pests, and other conditions common to domestic environments.

Great Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Generous paid time off, plus 11 paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan and company match
• Tuition reimbursement and loan repayment assistance
• Professional development and training opportunities
• A commitment to work-life balance

Auberle is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.