Senior Program Director — Strategic Leader, Community Programs

Family Bridges, Inc.; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 113,300 - 154,500; Full time

Job summary

Family Bridges, a nonprofit based in Oakland, seeks a Senior Program Director to provide strategic and operational leadership forour Housing & Community Services programs. You will oversee staff, budgets, compliance, grants, and partnerships to deliver high-quality, culturally responsive services.

The role requires at least five years of progressive leadership experience, a related bachelor's degree (master's preferred), and a California driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field; Master's preferred. Equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive leadership experience managing programs, staff, budgets, and operations.
• Experience with grants, contracts, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and community partnerships.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, financial, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid California driver's license and background clearances.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of assigned programs, services, staff, and operations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, grants, contracts, licensing, accreditation, and organizational policies.
• Develop, monitor, and manage program budgets, contracts, performance measures, and operational outcomes.
• Recruit, supervise, coach, mentor, develop, and evaluate staff while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with funders, government agencies, healthcare organizations, and community stakeholders.
• Lead strategic planning, program development, quality improvement, and organizational growth initiatives.
• Prepare executive, operational, grant, and performance reports.
• Represent Family Bridges in community meetings, coalitions, and public forums.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Grants & contracts

Regulatory compliance

Staff development

Partnership building

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Family Bridges, a nonprofit based in Oakland, seeks a Senior Program Director to provide strategic and operational leadership forour Housing & Community Services programs. You will oversee staff, budgets, compliance, grants, and partnerships to deliver high-quality, culturally responsive services.

The role requires at least five years of progressive leadership experience, a related bachelor's degree (master's preferred), and a California driver’s license.