Next Gen Programs Manager: Impact & Partnerships

The Peter G. Peterson Foundation; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k match

Paid time off

Hybrid work schedule

Flexible work policies

Job summary

The Peter G. Peterson Foundation in New York, NY seeks a Manager, Programs (Next Generation) to drive program delivery for the Next Gen portfolio and ensure operational excellence. The role manages key systems, coordinates across grantees, and represents the program externally.

Cross-functional collaboration with Communications, M&E, Policy and Legal teams is essential, with a strong emphasis on research, strategic planning, and relationship management in a fast-paced nonprofit environment.

Qualifications

• Six (6) or more years of experience in program or project management.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Familiarity with CRMs and website management systems.
• Ability to forge productive working relationships with managers and colleagues at all levels.
• Experienced researcher with strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience in communications or public affairs, or cross‑functional work with communications teams.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear messages.
• Demonstrated interest in fiscal policy.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple projects.
• Proactive, with urgency and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Growth mindset.
• Excellent oral and written communication with editing and proofreading skills.
• Creative and strategic thinker with intellectual curiosity.
• Flexibility and adaptability; comfortable with ambiguity.
• In-person presence in accordance with hybrid schedule (Mon/Tue/Thu in office).

Responsibilities

• Manage key grantee and vendor relationships; track objectives and progress.
• Coordinate across Peterson departments (Communications, M&E, Policy, Legal, Grant Operations, Finance).
• Coordinate grantee collaboration and working group activities.
• Evaluate programmatic outcomes; manage assessments, renewals, and learning processes.
• Establish and maintain rapport with grantees.
• Support the communications plan and keep the website up-to-date.
• Develop impact matrices and measurement plans; track KPI achievement.
• Support CRM utilization and ongoing development.
• Plan and execute program events, conferences, and convenings.
• Support grant and vendor contracts and compliance processes.
• Collaborate with legal on participant information and disclosures.
• Ensure deadlines and timelines are met.
• Contribute to strategic planning and follow-up documents.
• Research trends and opportunities; draft concepts and recommendations.
• Draft executive memos and research reports as needed.

Skills

CRM familiarity

Relationship building

Analytical skills

Written communication

Project management

Research skills

Public affairs experience

Message simplification

Deadlines & multitasking

Growth mindset

Oral communication

Creative problem solving

Ambiguity tolerance

In-person hybrid schedule

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM software

Website management systems

Job description

The Peter G. Peterson Foundation in New York, NY seeks a Manager, Programs (Next Generation) to drive program delivery for the Next Gen portfolio and ensure operational excellence. The role manages key systems, coordinates across grantees, and represents the program externally.

Cross-functional collaboration with Communications, M&E, Policy and Legal teams is essential, with a strong emphasis on research, strategic planning, and relationship management in a fast-paced nonprofit environment.