Grant Execution Manager

State Historical Fund/History Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

State Historical Fund/History Colorado seeks a Grant Execution Manager to lead the grants operations team, overseeing grant execution, contracts, payments, workflow systems, and overall process improvement. This role ensures efficient operations, strong stewardship of public grant funds, and exceptional customer service while supporting communities across Colorado.

Ideal candidates are experienced leaders with backgrounds in grants management, government or foundation operations, program

Qualifications

• Experience leading grants operations or grants management initiatives.
• Strong background in government or foundation operations, program administration, or operational leadership.
• Proven ability to build high-performing teams and drive system improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead grants operations team, overseeing grant execution, contracts, payments, and workflow systems.
• Drive process improvement and system enhancements to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure exceptional customer service and stewardship of public grant funds.
• Support communities across Colorado through effective grant administration.

Skills

Grants management

Operational leadership

Process improvement

Team leadership

Job description

The Grant Execution Manager leads the State Historical Fund's grants operations team, overseeing grant execution, contracts, payments, workflow systems, and process improvement. This position ensures efficient operations, exceptional customer service, and strong stewardship of public grant funds while supporting communities across Colorado.

Ideal for experienced leaders with backgrounds in grants management, government or foundation operations, program administration, or operational leadership who thrive on building high-performing teams and improving systems.