Director of Community Programs & Impact

Adelante-Development-Center; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

403(b) Retirement with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

NM Sick Leave

Holiday Pay

employee referral & wellness programs

scholarships

employee loans

store discounts

and more!

Job summary

Adelante Development Center in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Director of Community Resources to drive innovative programs, initiatives, and strategic projects that grow the organization and better serve our community.

You will collaborate with leaders across Operations, Finance, IT, and HR to turn ideas into action, improve operations, and launch initiatives with lasting impact. A Bachelor’s degree and 5–10+ years in program leadership are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 5-10+ years of experience in program management, strategy, consulting, or operations leadership.
• Experience leading in fast-paced, ambiguous, and evolving environments.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of strategic programs and initiatives ensuring they are effectively managed and positioned for success.
• Lead special projects, pilot programs, and new initiatives that support organizational goals.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, develop new ideas, and foster innovation.
• Turn ideas into organized project plans with goals, timelines, and measurable results.
• Decide which projects should move forward, grow, change, or end based on needs.
• Guide projects into day-to-day operations with a clear long-term ownership plan.
• Keep projects on schedule, within budget, and moving toward expected results.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, IT and HR to coordinate efforts and remove obstacles.
• Build and organize teams based on project needs and optimize resource use.
• Track progress with reports, metrics, and dashboards and share updates with leadership.
• Identify risks early and develop solutions to keep projects on track.
• Provide regular updates to executive leadership on progress and impact.
• Adapt to changing priorities while keeping projects organized.

Skills

Program management

Strategy development

Operations leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA

Job description

Adelante Development Center in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Director of Community Resources to drive innovative programs, initiatives, and strategic projects that grow the organization and better serve our community.

You will collaborate with leaders across Operations, Finance, IT, and HR to turn ideas into action, improve operations, and launch initiatives with lasting impact. A Bachelor’s degree and 5–10+ years in program leadership are required.