Program Integration Specialist, Program Experience

The Gideons International; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gideons International is seeking a Program Integration Specialist to serve as the primary Project Manager for high-priority International Program initiatives and leadership-directed projects. You will drive execution across cross-functional teams, coordinate stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables, and ensure initiatives align with approved objectives.

In this role you will manage the Direct Response Program and provide portfolio support for governance-directed initiatives, communications,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5-7 years of project/program management experience.
• Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives.
• Successful completion of a drug and background screen.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager for high-priority International Program initiatives and leadership-directed projects.
• Coordinate development of project plans, timelines, deliverables, and success measures.
• Manage stakeholder relationships, dependencies, and risk; drive timely delivery of objectives.
• Facilitate meetings, monitor progress, and coordinate post-launch evaluation.
• Prepare leadership dashboards and portfolio updates; support governance processes.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Risk identification

Excellent communication

Influence without authority

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Teamwork

Job description

• Job Category Planning & Design

Purpose and Scope

The Program Integration Specialist serves as the primary Project Manager for high-priority International Program initiatives, leadership-directed projects, and other member engagement and equipping efforts. As a member of the Program Experience team, this role is responsible for driving the execution and implementation of complex, cross-functional initiatives that support International Programs and other strategic priorities. Working across departments, the Program Integration Specialist coordinates stakeholders, manages timelines and dependencies, monitors progress, resolves issues, and ensures initiatives are successfully delivered and aligned with approved objectives.

In addition to leading strategic projects, the Program Integration Specialist serves as Program Manager for the Direct Response Program and provides portfolio management support for priority projects and governance-directed initiatives. The role coordinates project reporting, tracks action items and approved directives, prepares leadership dashboards and portfolio updates, and serves as a key Program Experience resource for initiatives affecting International Programs.

Essential Job Functions

Strategic Project Management

• Serve as Project Manager for high-priority International Program initiatives, strategic priorities, and leadership-directed projects.
• Contribute to the development of project plans, timelines, deliverables, and success measures by providing implementation, dependency, risk, and stakeholder impact considerations.
• Coordinate project teams, stakeholders, and leadership sponsors to drive execution, remove barriers, and ensure the timely delivery of approved objectives.
• Facilitate project meetings, monitor progress, and coordinate implementation activities through post-launch evaluation.
• Assess implementation requirements, resource needs, dependencies, and stakeholder impacts to support project planning and execution.

Direct Response Program Management

• Serve as Program Manager for the Direct Response Program.
• Coordinate the execution of donor appeal initiatives supporting Scripture Fund and Administrative Fund objectives.
• Manage project schedules, deliverables, approvals, vendor relationships, reporting, and implementation activities.
• Coordinate cross-functional review and approval processes to ensure stakeholders, supporting departments, and vendors remain aligned and deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Monitor program performance and recommend improvements that strengthen effectiveness and achievement of program objectives.

Portfolio Management & Governance Support

• Coordinate and monitor priority projects and other leadership-priority initiatives requiring portfolio oversight.
• Track action items, approved recommendations, and directives originating from the International Cabinet, committees, and organizational leadership.
• Compile and consolidate project updates, status reports, and portfolio information from responsible departments.
• Prepare materials, agendas, dashboards, scorecards, and reports for Portfolio Review meetings.
• Manage the operational aspects of the Portfolio Review process, helping ensure leadership priorities, project commitments, and approved actions are aligned, monitored, and executed across the organization.

Working Relationships

Reports To: Manager, Program Experience

People Management Responsibility: None

Works Closely With: Planning & Design, Information Technology, Content & Creative, Ministry Events, Finance, Membership Support, Member Recruitment, International Programs leadership, external vendors, and other cross-functional stakeholders

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Training & Development

Non-Physical

• Strong project management disciplines
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects
• Identify dependencies and risks
• Excellent communication skills
• Influence without authority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Proficiency in Teamwork project management software

Physical

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment and Time Requirements

• Climate-controlled office environment; 8-hour workday; variations in work volume sometimes require extended working hours; travel required, as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 5-7 years of project/program management experience
• Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives
• Successful completion of a drug and background screen.