Program Manager
robert halfOakland (CA)
About the role
Overview:
As Program Manager, you will lead and grow community-focused programs, shaping how initiatives deliver measurable impact. You will partner with leadership to strengthen program operations, ensure accountability across multiple workstreams, and manage resources to support sustainable growth. This role emphasizes collaboration, process improvement, and external partnerships to maximize participation and outcomes. You will influence program strategy and execution in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities:
Lead execution and expansion of multiple community programs to meet performance, reporting, and compliance goals Direct a small team of staff and contractors with clear accountability around KPIs Develop operational processes, tools, and workflows to boost coordination and efficiency Strengthen external partnerships and support outreach to increase participation and impact Provide coaching and career development support to team members; foster a collaborative, high-performing culture Partner with leadership on hiring, onboarding, and performance management for direct reports Track program spending and assist in maintaining budgets aligned with funding and goals Support administration of grant-funded work with internal stakeholders for accurate reporting and resource use Review and approve program-related expenses and handle additional operational tasks as needed Key requirements experience leading community programs and cross-functional teams budget oversight and financial tracking operational planning and process development grant administration and reporting stakeholder management and partnership development coaching and people leadership experience with onboarding and performance reviews compliance and reporting standards collaborative mindset strong communication mentoring and coaching budget management grant administration operational process design
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