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Action for Boston Community Development, Inc. · 9 hours ago

Manager - Strategic Program Development

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$70K/yr - $70K/yr

5+ years exp

Action for Boston Community Development, Inc. is dedicated to empowering community members through education and job training programs. The Manager - Strategic Program Development will collaborate with the Vice President of Workforce Development to engage in strategic planning and implementation to achieve departmental goals.

EducationNon ProfitTraining

Responsibilities

Works with the Vice President and/or independently to identify, establish, and implement strategic priorities

Develops, as instructed, implementation roadmaps, including timelines, milestones, and metrics by which to measure success and impact, in furtherance of department goals and objectives relative to workforce development programming

Partners with the Vice President to plan, launch, and monitor the development of expanded or new workforce development programs, projects, or initiatives

Facilitates internal brainstorming and program planning relative to workforce development programming

Leads intra-department working groups and projects as assigned

Work closely with, and function as an internal consultant to, Department program teams to establish or clarify program objectives

Supports the Vice President in the development of staffing models to enable the attainment of department and/or program goals and objectives

Assists in the development of methods to communicate processes, goals, and status of programs and projects with diverse audiences, both internal and external

Engages with partners and potential partners, as assigned

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Program managementStrategic planningCross-functional team leadershipFacilitation skillsSensitivity to diversity

Required

A minimum of a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and five years of planning and/or program management experience is required

Excellent prioritization and facilitation skills with a clear focus on results

Ability to lead, manage, and consult with cross-functional teams working on operational and strategic initiatives

Flexibility, initiative, and ability to work in a team required

Ability to deal sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse economic and cultural backgrounds

Preferred

Advance degree in social services or management is preferred

Benefits

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Company

Action for Boston Community Development, Inc.

ABCD is a nonprofit community action agency that builds pathways out of poverty in partnership with families and communities so that everyone can thrive.

Founded in 1962

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

501-1000 employees