Senior Program & Operations Manager, Development Finance

Center for Global Development; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Center for Global Development seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead SDF operations in DC and London. You will coordinate budgets, grants, and administration, mentoring staff and ensuring timely delivery across a portfolio of projects with external partners.

Based in Washington, DC, this role requires strong judgment, strategic thinking, and excellent communication while maintaining autonomy and cross-team collaboration in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required; a relevant Master’s degree is desired.
• Experience managing administrative and operational functions of a small team.
• Strong budget and grant management experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational processes across multiple projects and ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain portfolio trackers with timelines, deliverables, owners, and risks.
• Oversee budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting for SDF projects.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and staff development, ensuring smooth operations.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Grants management

Operations leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Center for Global Development seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead SDF operations in DC and London. You will coordinate budgets, grants, and administration, mentoring staff and ensuring timely delivery across a portfolio of projects with external partners.

Based in Washington, DC, this role requires strong judgment, strategic thinking, and excellent communication while maintaining autonomy and cross-team collaboration in a hybrid work environment.