Big Brothers Big Sisters of America · 21 hours ago
Vice President, Programs
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expBig Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) is seeking a Vice President of Programs to lead the Program & Impact department. This role is responsible for operationalizing BBBSA’s program strategy and ensuring high-quality execution across a national network of agencies, while also managing grant implementation and program development.
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Responsibilities
Translate program strategy and enterprise priorities set by the CIO into clear, executable plans across Grant Implementation and Program Development & Partnerships
Integrate these functions into a cohesive operating system that supports program adoption, scale, and quality
Establish consistent processes, operating rhythms, and decision-making structures that enable predictable execution and reduce fragmentation
Sequence and prioritize initiatives to focus resources on the highest-impact work aligned with BBBSA’s strategic goals
Identify risks and implementation barriers early and proactively address them to maintain momentum
Ensure the national office consistently delivers high-quality program guidance, tools, and supports that BBBS agencies can trust and use
Strengthen adoption of new and evolving program models by aligning design, funding, and implementation support
Oversee the execution of grant-funded program work to ensure deliverables are met and learning is captured
Ensure programs are designed and supported in ways that enable agencies to reach youth who need us most, across diverse contexts
Monitor implementation quality and address gaps that slow scale or limit impact
Synthesize learning from grant implementation, agency experience, and program development to strengthen program quality and execution
Oversee development of program knowledge products (e.g., quarterly In Practice briefs and an annual State of Program Delivery summary) as tools to clarify how programs operate in real-world settings
Use insight from the field to refine program models, tools, and support strategies over time
Strengthen the organization’s ability to communicate clearly and credibly about program delivery and impact to internal and external stakeholders
Lead and develop Directors and senior managers across Grant Implementation and Program Development & Partnerships
Build a culture of clarity, accountability, and follow-through within the Program & Impact team
Align program work with enterprise partners (Resource Development, Communications, Agency Services, Data & Insights) to support fundraising, storytelling, and field support
Serve as a trusted strategic partner to the CIO, helping prioritize initiatives and maintain momentum on complex work
Represent program leadership internally and externally with credibility, steadiness, and a field-informed perspective
Recruit, train, retain, and cultivate professional development of direct reports
Create a dynamic, supportive, and effective team that is impactful across the BBBSA and the Big Brothers Big Sisters Network
Lead and manage resources (people and capital) that retain and cultivate positive, measurable success
Monitor progress against performance targets; implements countermeasures as needed
Demonstrate commitment to BBBSA’s shared leadership competencies and organizational values
Provide consistent follow-up regarding assigned projects and after meetings
Cultivate an environment where all team members feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their potential
Manage related and other duties as assigned in support of department and business needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelors or advanced degree in policy, education, sociology or related field or equivalent work experience
10–15 years of progressive leadership experience in program management, youth development, or related fields
Demonstrated success managing managers and leading complex, cross-functional work
Exceptional operational leadership skills with the ability to build systems, processes, and execution discipline
Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into clear priorities, operational plans and effective work across teams
Highly effective at designing, implementing, and managing clear processes that enable consistent, high-quality execution across teams
Ability to influence positive outcomes using a highly consultative approach
Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills as well as the ability to translate technical data into readily understandable and actionable information to a variety of audiences/stakeholders
Experience managing managers and leading high-performing teams
Demonstrated ability to set expectations, hold teams accountable, navigate ambiguity, and maintain momentum while fostering trust, clarity, and collaboration
Ability to synthesize information from grants, field implementation, data, and staff experience into actionable insights
Experience with and ability to work with a national federation representing divergent needs and resources
Preferred
Experience working within a national network or federated model
Company
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Big Brothers Big Sisters helps children realize their potential and build their futures.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$4.8MKey Investors
Ulta BeautyECMC FoundationOneCause
2025-07-22Grant· $2.4M
2024-07-25Grant
2024-07-23Grant
Leadership Team
Artis Stevens
President & CEO
Adam Vasallo
Chief Marketing Officer
Recent News
2025-11-04
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