Senior Manager, Programs

Peter G. Peterson Foundation - New York, NY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization in New York, NY, is seeking a Senior Manager for the Next Gen portfolio. The role involves overseeing program delivery, executing initiatives, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and accountability. This position requires strong leadership to bridge strategy and execution. The ideal candidate will represent the organization in external settings and drive operational excellence across all initiatives. Exceptional communication and management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program delivery across grantees.
• Execute on portfolio-wide initiatives to drive operational excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and represent the Next Gen program.

Job description

Reporting to the Director, Programs, and working in coordination and collaboration with the Programs Manager, the Senior Manager supports strategy implementation and drives operational excellence for the Next Gen portfolio. This role bridges strategy and execution: overseeing program delivery across grantees, executing on portfolio-wide initiatives, as well as systems that ensure quality, accountability, and impact. The Senior Manager collaborates with cross-functional teams, and represents the Next Gen program in selected external settings, ensuring consistency and effectiveness across all initiatives.