Arena · 1 day ago
Chief Program Officer
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $225K/yr
10+ years expNAPAWF (National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum) is dedicated to empowering AAPI women and girls and gender non-conforming folks to impact policy and drive systemic change in the U.S. The Chief Program Officer (CPO) is a senior executive responsible for ensuring the effective design, coordination, and execution of NAPAWF’s programs, focusing on program management and delivery while partnering with program leaders and the executive team.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of NAPAWF’s program portfolio
Establish and maintain program management systems, including workplans, milestones, and risk tracking
Support program teams in translating strategy into clear deliverables, timelines, and responsibilities
Strengthen coordination across programs, policy, communications, finance, and operations
Identify and address operational bottlenecks and implementation risks
Partner with Operations and Finance to ensure programs are properly resourced and compliant
Provide accountable, supportive leadership to program directors and managers
Foster a culture of clarity, collaboration, and shared accountability
Coach leaders on planning, prioritization, and execution
Ensure program work reflects NAPAWF’s values and accountability to AAPI communities
Support data-informed learning and continuous improvement
Partner with executive leadership to ensure align programs with movement context
Serve as a member of the senior leadership team
Collaborate with the executive team and senior leadership to ensure alignment
Support organizational change with structure and follow-through
Executive-level role reporting to the Executive Director
Oversees program staff and program operations
Accountable for program delivery and internal coordination
Does not serve as the primary external spokesperson for the organization
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience leading complex programs or portfolios
Demonstrated strength in project management and execution
Experience working in organizations accountable to communities of color
Demonstrated cultural humility and partnership-based leadership
Program and project management excellence
Cross-functional leadership
Cultural humility and accountability
Clear communication and follow-through
Alignment with NAPAWF's mission and value
Benefits
401(k) plan
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Fully covered medical and dental premiums
Co-pays, deductibles, prescriptions, and coinsurance covered
15 days of vacation in the first year
20 days of sick leave
FSA options
Paid holidays between December 25 and January 1 of each year
Company
Arena
Arena brings together, trains, and supports the next generation of candidates and campaign workers.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Michael Simon
Co-Founder
Debra Cohen
Partner and Digital Director
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