Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives & Community Impact

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life and disa

401k Retirement Program + 6% employer

12 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Covista seeks a Senior Manager for Flagship Initiatives & Community Investment to lead strategic impact initiatives and community development programs. The role requires translating strategy into actionable plans and managing cross-functional teams across partnerships with NGOs and local stakeholders.

The position emphasizes delivering programs on time and within budget, guiding junior staff, and maintaining strong program operations in a hybrid environment with four in-office days per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in social impact & sustainability, community development, program management, with demonstrated success in operational leadership.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects, coordinating multiple stakeholders, and delivering programs on time and within budget in complex organizational environments.
• Experience working with NGOs, community partners, and external stakeholders to implement collaborative initiatives and maintain effective partnerships.
• Experience supporting team development and providing guidance to junior staff members, with strong project management and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategic vision into actionable plans and operational frameworks, serving as the bridge between high-level strategy and ground-level program execution.
• Lead day-to-day execution and operational management of impact initiatives and community development programs, while supporting in strategic planning.
• Manage project implementation, coordinate cross-functional teams and oversee program delivery to ensure initiatives meet quality standards, timelines and budget requirements.
• Maintain direct relationships with community partners, NGOs and local stakeholders to support program operations, troubleshoot challenges and ensure effective collaboration.
• Provide leadership, guidance and development support to team members.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Skills

Social impact

Partnerships

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Covista seeks a Senior Manager for Flagship Initiatives & Community Investment to lead strategic impact initiatives and community development programs. The role requires translating strategy into actionable plans and managing cross-functional teams across partnerships with NGOs and local stakeholders.

The position emphasizes delivering programs on time and within budget, guiding junior staff, and maintaining strong program operations in a hybrid environment with four in-office days per week.