Unite America · 5 hours ago
Program Planning & Operations Director
Denver, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$110K/yr - $135K/yr
5+ years expUnite America is a philanthropic venture fund that invests in nonpartisan election reform to foster a more representative and functional government. The Program Planning and Operations Director will be responsible for leading the planning, financial and operational aspects of the Program team, ensuring effective execution of the organization's mission.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a trusted thought partner to the Head of Program and Program Department Leads by helping translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, frameworks, and measurable outcomes, frame decisions, pressure-test assumptions, surface tradeoffs, and prepare for high-stakes internal and external conversations
Lead and coordinate annual and multi-cycle planning processes and Rhythm of Business (RoB)for the Program Team, in collaboration with the Strategy & Operations Team and the overall organizational RoB
Drive process and system improvements including with Program annual planning, the Program Pipeline Approval, the "How We Move Money" and other processes that enhance efficiency, clarity and collaboration across the Program Team and the organization
Lead on the development and management of the Program discretionary budget to ensure that Program Department Leads and the Head of Program have the budget and financial information to guide Program strategy and investment decisions
Oversee operational systems related to budgeting and portfolio tracking, ensuring timely, accurate, and integrated management and smooth planning and reporting cycles
Produce and maintain dashboards and performance metrics to inform decision-making, track progress, guide resourcing, and support leadership reporting and engagement
Proactively identify operational, execution, and resourcing risks across the Program portfolio, and partner with Strategy & Operations to surface mitigation options and inform leadership decision-making
Serve as a liaison for select program-related vendors or external partners, as appropriate, ensuring alignment with program goals, budgets, and compliance requirements
Embody organizational values; cultivate a strong Program team culture; and ensure adherence to organizational norms, policies, and ways of working
Lead the synthesis of programmatic inputs into clear, cohesive narratives and recommendations for leadership and the Board, including monthly updates, board materials, and ad hoc requests
Lead on collaboration between the Program function, Investor Relations function and Strategy+Operations function (which includes Legal, Finance and HR) on planning, financial and operational issues and Investor Relations collateral (eg grants and reporting)
Represent the perspective of the Program team and direct reports within the organization and ensure effective and transparent communication of strategic plans, decisions, and progress back to your departmental teams
Ensure responsible stewardship of resources, effective budget management practices, and compliance with fiscal and legal policies
Manage, coach, and mentor junior staff, setting clear expectations, aligning individual goals with team needs, providing regular feedback, removing obstacles to support strong performance, and supporting professional development
Monitor team capacity and align resources with evolving priorities, including proactively designing future team structure, supporting staffing plans, and ensuring the team is resourced to deliver impact at scale
Qualification
Required
Strong alignment and commitment to Unite America's mission, vision, culture, and values
MBA or equivalent work experience
5+ years in business, nonprofit or philanthropic strategy, planning and management
Deep knowledge of strategy development and implementation and the design of performance management system(s) of goals, targets and monitoring processes
Demonstrating proficiency in planning and financial matters; effectively conveying data and results to enable informed strategic and tactical decision-making
Experience developing, evaluating, managing, and monitoring organizational plans, budgets and financial reports
Proven strength in structured problem solving and strategic business planning, with the ability to easily identify and communicate frameworks to analyze issues and synthesize disparate information
Intellectual quickness, curiosity, discipline, resourcefulness and resilience
Demonstrated ability to lead people and teams through influence not direct authority to optimally achieve clear, yet complex goals and objectives
Experience collaborating effectively with senior decision makers and a diverse range of partners with different styles and cultures
Exceptional conflict resolution skills, promoting a positive and productive team environment
Entrepreneurial, self-starter with strong critical thinking skills and proven ability to effectively manage details, recognize trends, analyze data, and make strategic recommendations
Strong relationship builder and networker with ability to quickly build rapport and establish trust and respect
Track record of developing, managing, and driving multi-faceted projects and initiatives
Solutions orientation with proven track record of identifying gaps and recommending improvements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Experience with Salesforce preferred but not required
Familiarity with grantmaking and philanthropic strategy and processes is preferred, not required
Benefits
401(k) Plan (with up to a 3% employer contribution match)
Health Care Plan (medical, dental, and vision)
Unlimited Paid Time Off (vacation, sick days, public holidays, and team-wide wellness days)
Family Leave (maternity, paternity, and adoption)
Paid sabbatical after 4 years on staff
Training & Professional Development
Wellness Resources
Opportunity to join an inclusive, vibrant, and diverse team
Company
Unite America
Unite America is building the grassroots community and electoral infrastructure to help Independent candidates run winning campaigns.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Corydon Gilchrist
Founder's Circle/Operating Board
Larry Pressler
Founder's Circle Board Member
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