Strategic Programs & Policy Executive

Prosperity Now; United States; À distance; USD 161 000 - 226 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Prosperity Now seeks a Chief Programs & Policy Officer to provide executive leadership over research, policy, and program portfolios. This role drives strategic planning, resource allocation, and accountability across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring timely, high‑quality outcomes.

The CPPO reports to the COO, shapes organizational project management standards, and partners across Enterprise Integration to advance the organization’s priorities and external engagements with funders and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12–15 years of progressively responsible leadership experience.
• Proven track record leading multidisciplinary programmatic portfolios and managing teams.
• Ability to translate organizational strategy into successful execution within scope and budget.
• Experience supervising directors, managers, and staff with accountability for performance.
• Strong project management and governance experience across complex initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for diverse stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.

Responsabilités

• Translate strategic priorities into actionable plans with clear deliverables, milestones, budgets, and accountability.
• Develop and manage an annual Programs & Policy operating plan; serve on the senior leadership team.
• Establish and institutionalize project management standards, tools, and governance (including Asana).
• Ensure every initiative has a clear owner, scope, schedule, budget, and performance measures; conduct regular portfolio reviews.
• Oversee grant- and contract-funded deliverables, contractors, and partners.
• Oversee research and policy functions aligned with organizational priorities.
• Lead conferences and convenings (e.g., Prosperity Summit) and strengthen national networks.
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams; manage performance and foster ownership and accountability.

Connaissances

Executive leadership

Project management

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Public speaking

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Outils

Asana

Description du poste

Prosperity Now seeks a Chief Programs & Policy Officer to provide executive leadership over research, policy, and program portfolios. This role drives strategic planning, resource allocation, and accountability across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring timely, high‑quality outcomes.

The CPPO reports to the COO, shapes organizational project management standards, and partners across Enterprise Integration to advance the organization’s priorities and external engagements with funders and