Michael & Susan Dell Foundation · 16 hours ago
Manager, Programs, Jewish Community
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
6+ years expThe Michael & Susan Dell Foundation builds pathways that change lives for families around the world. They are seeking a Manager, Programs, Jewish Community to design and sustain projects that nurture Jewish identity and support under-resourced Jewish families, while also contributing to other US-based portfolios.
Non ProfitFamily & CareEducationHealthcareChildrenHealth Care
Responsibilities
Proactively work with existing and new grantees, as well as mission-aligned entities and related stakeholders to continue to ensure the success of MSDF grants and investments
Build recommendations about the design, development, and scale of new models and practices that deepen impact and create opportunities to ensure more effective allocation of public and private resources
Lead project management activities that deliver measurable (and sustainable) positive impact on the Jewish Community as well as children, youth and families through various interventions, work closely with investees and grantees to unlock value and support the growth of these organizations in key operational areas, and facilitate the overall program implementation with a fanatical eye for detail
Deploy agreed-to portfolio strategies in all projects managed
The work will also require close collaboration with partners to develop new innovations that further the Foundation’s portfolio strategies
Manage relationships with grantees and partners to ensure timely and regular engagement by setting agendas for check-in meetings, documenting progress and lessons learned, and providing analytical assessments to elevate opportunities for adaptive management and course correction
Conduct rigorous appraisals of foundation-supported projects, driving active projects for maximum success and make hard choices to move away from ineffective initiatives, as appropriate
Make active use of external evaluation data to drive internal decision-making
Synthesize key findings and drive adoption of lessons learned within the foundation and beyond
Communicate with leadership and peers regarding project development, connect with the internal Communications team on opportunities to elevate partners’ work, and represent the foundation on working groups, committees, and external events or conferences
Qualification
Required
A mission aligned individual with a bachelor's degree
A minimum of 6 years of experience leading/managing complex, integrated projects with clear, demonstrated outcomes
Experience in management consulting, investment management, operations management or project management desired
A track record of delivering measurable outcomes in ambiguous and challenging contexts
The ability to think strategically and conceptually, using strong analytical skills to identify and implement solutions to address complex business or societal problems
Highly developed organizational and prioritization skills to work in a fast-paced environment
A true curiosity and commitment to building Jewish identity, connection, and community
Solid leadership skills, even in the absence of managing people directly
Ability and willingness to manage work across multiple subject matter areas simultaneously
Analytical, fact-based problem solving and implementation
A strong attention to detail
Learn quickly and connect learning to ongoing program and portfolio conversations
An interest and comfort in using data and technology applications to improve outcomes for the Jewish Community and children and families
A degree of personal organization and results-orientation that would allow success in a quantitative, outcomes-oriented environment
A proven ability to exercise sound judgment and work independently on complex initiatives
Ability to project manage external vendors as well as foster internal and external stakeholder relationships
Ability to demonstrate inclusiveness, collaboration, and respect across organizational interests
An ability to dive into the details of a project when needed yet synthesize learnings to shape the overall strategy of our work
A demonstrated ability to influence from the outside and achieve results regardless of whether you are the direct leader of the work
Excellent oral and written communication skills with an emphasis on netting out complex problems to meet the understanding of a wide range of stakeholders
Embody the highest levels of stewardship and ethical leadership in administering the foundation's resources
Agile and thoughtful while adapting to shifting priorities potentially at a rapid pace
Humility and an ability to empathize with partners and stakeholders
Mastery of Microsoft Office suite, including the ability to perform advanced analytics in Excel and create articulate presentations in PowerPoint
Company
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
A private foundation dedicated to transforming the lives of children living in urban poverty through better health and education.
51-200 employees
Funding
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