Senior Program Manager, Leadership & Fellows Programs

Public-Allies-Inc; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Allies in Cincinnati seeks a Senior Program Manager to oversee the full year of our Apprenticeship program and the Fellows Program for returning participants. Working in a co-leadership model, you will partner with two Program Managers to keep timelines on track and ensure quality delivery.

You will lead partner recruitment, onboarding, and relationship management, co-lead Ally coaching and curriculum delivery, and ensure compliance with PANO and AmeriCorps standards while executing key

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or comparative life experience.
• Proven project management experience, including the ability to organize, track, and manage multi-phase program timelines.
• Strong ability to collaborate effectively in shared-leadership or team-based work environments.
• Demonstrated experience planning and running events (e.g., luncheons, fairs, workshops).
• Ability to identify, engage, and support young adults with diverse educational and economic backgrounds.
• Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks related to supporting and guiding young adults from the educational, relational, emotional, and social development perspective.
• Commitment to Public Allies Mission and Core Values.

Responsibilities

• Drive project management across the full programmatic year, ensuring clear timelines and smooth execution for Ally, Fellows, and Partner activities.
• Serve as the senior project lead within a co-leadership structure, working closely with two Program Managers to align workflows and share key responsibilities.
• Support and guide co-leading Program Managers by sharing best practices in project management, compliance, and partner engagement.
• Oversee the Fellows Program, providing direct coaching, advanced training, and tailored leadership development for returning members.
• Lead second-year Ally curriculum planning, development, and delivery.
• Plan and execute major program events, including the annual Partner Luncheon and recruitment fairs.

Skills

Proven project management experience

Strong communication skills

Collaboration

Time management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree or comparative life experience

Job description

Public Allies in Cincinnati seeks a Senior Program Manager to oversee the full year of our Apprenticeship program and the Fellows Program for returning participants. Working in a co-leadership model, you will partner with two Program Managers to keep timelines on track and ensure quality delivery.

You will lead partner recruitment, onboarding, and relationship management, co-lead Ally coaching and curriculum delivery, and ensure compliance with PANO and AmeriCorps standards while executing key