Chief Programs & Strategy: Growth & Impact Leader

Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 220,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Transit benefits

Job summary

New York Common Pantry (NYCP) is seeking a Chief Program & Strategy Officer to lead programs, strategy, government relations, and impact measurement. Reporting to the CEO, the CPSO will shape growth, ensure mission alignment, and supervise program and analytics leaders across functions.

The role demands senior leadership experience in hunger relief or related nonprofit fields, with strong focus on data-driven decisions, equity, and scalable impact.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership in human services or nonprofit work.
• Experience managing complex programs, multiple departments, and large budgets.
• Demonstrated success in strategic planning, organizational growth, and systems leadership.
• Experience with government agencies, public funding, contracts, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong understanding of program evaluation, data analytics, and performance management.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and oversight for all NYCP programs and services.
• Ensure high-quality, client-centered, equitable, and culturally responsive service delivery.
• Strengthen integration among programs to maximize client outcomes and access to services.
• Monitor program performance, quality, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
• Support program leaders in developing high-performing teams and strong management practices.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, expansion, and continuous improvement.
• Lead implementation of NYCP’s strategic plan components.
• Advise CEO and Board on community needs, trends, opportunities, and risks.
• Develop strategies to expand NYCP’s impact, partnerships, and service models.
• Lead planning related to program growth and new initiatives.
• Foster a culture balancing data-driven decisions with dignity-centered service.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Program leadership

Data analytics

Government affairs

Strategic planning

Organizational growth

Communication

Relationship-building

Leadership

Education

Advanced degree in public administration, social work, public policy, public health, nonprofit management

Job description

New York Common Pantry (NYCP) is seeking a Chief Program & Strategy Officer to lead programs, strategy, government relations, and impact measurement. Reporting to the CEO, the CPSO will shape growth, ensure mission alignment, and supervise program and analytics leaders across functions.

The role demands senior leadership experience in hunger relief or related nonprofit fields, with strong focus on data-driven decisions, equity, and scalable impact.