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Asphalt Green · 1 month ago

Senior Director of Strategic Program Initiatives (78791)

New York, NY, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$135K/yr - $160K/yr

8+ years exp

Asphalt Green is a nonprofit organization focused on health and fitness through sports and community programs, and they are seeking a Senior Director of Strategic Program Initiatives. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence and program impact across competitive athletics and youth development initiatives, serving as a strategic partner to the Chief Program Officer.

FitnessPersonal HealthSports

Responsibilities

Partner with the Chief Program Officer to strengthen systems, processes, and performance standards that drive consistency, efficiency, and accountability across all program areas

Lead cross-functional initiatives that optimize workflows, streamline operations, and build sustainable infrastructure to support program delivery

Develop and maintain tools, dashboards, and communication systems to track priorities, monitor performance, and ensure timely execution of deliverables

Build alignment across program, operations, and finance teams to support effective planning, budgeting, and resource management

Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement, ensuring that operational practices are scalable and aligned with organizational goals

Collaborate with program leaders to translate strategic goals into actionable workplans with clear success metrics and accountability structures

Support the design and implementation of outcome-driven evaluation systems that measure program quality, participant experience, and mission impact

Analyze program data and insights to inform decision-making, shape strategy, and drive performance improvements across the organization

Partner with Communications and Development to elevate program visibility and impact stories through data-informed reporting and storytelling

Foster a culture of excellence and collaboration where teams are empowered to innovate, deliver high-quality programming, and achieve measurable results

Serve as a key advisor and strategic partner to the Chief Program Officer, helping to translate vision and goals into operational plans, performance measures, and cross-functional initiatives

Build alignment among program and operational leaders by establishing shared priorities, clear communication channels, and consistent decision-making practices

Partner with the Data team to assess performance, identify trends, and drive learning cycles that inform continuous improvement and strategic planning

Lead reflection and planning processes across the Programs division to assess progress, celebrate successes, and identify opportunities for innovation or course correction

Develop leadership capacity within the Programs team through coaching, collaboration, and modeling of effective management practices

Champion a culture of accountability, inclusion, and excellence—ensuring that organizational values are consistently reflected in programs, partnerships, and team dynamics

Qualification

Program operations leadershipStrategic initiative executionProject managementAnalytical skillsSystem improvementContinuous improvementEffective communicationCollaboration

Required

Minimum 8–10 years of progressive leadership experience in program operations, organizational strategy, or performance management within sports, education, or youth-serving organizations

Proven success leading strategic initiatives from concept through execution—developing systems, tracking progress, and achieving cross-functional alignment

Strong project management and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear insights and actions

Demonstrated ability to influence and lead without direct authority through trust, credibility, and strong communication

Experience building and managing systems that improve efficiency, accountability, and measurable outcomes

Commitment to Asphalt Green's mission of advancing health, fitness, and personal growth through sports and community programs