Program Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Provide strategic direction and oversight for a collection of private sector-funded initiatives, as well as international STEM career pathway and workforce development programming.

• Lead cross-functional project teams and supervise Project Directors and staff.

• Act as the main point of contact and relationship manager for GE Aerospace and GE Vernova.

• Ensure effective program implementation, operational excellence, stakeholder engagement, achievement of strategic objectives, and growth in partnerships.

• Direct portfolio planning, performance monitoring, risk management, and ongoing improvement efforts.

• Deliver strategic leadership, oversight, technical support, research, and thought leadership based on project requirements and funding.

• Assist Project Directors in carrying out project activities.

• Conduct regular assessments of project status, actions, decisions, risks, issues, and timelines.

• Promote innovation, problem-solving, respect, transparency, and learning among teams and stakeholders.

• Coordinate matrix management for project staffing, professional growth, and supervision of technical staff.

• Facilitate workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development initiatives.

• Maintain client relationships and lead performance reviews, strategic discussions, and communications regarding performance, risks, opportunities, and future initiatives.

• Represent FHI 360 in external engagements with donors, partners, educational institutions, community organizations, and government stakeholders.

• Ensure financial viability, compliance, responsible management of client funds, and sufficient project resources.

• Oversee the creation of models, products, modules, and other assets.

• Identify opportunities to incorporate assets into existing or new programming.

• Support business development initiatives to sustain and expand the project portfolio.

• Travel up to 25% domestically and internationally as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master's Degree in Education, Economic Development, Workforce Development, Public Administration, International Development, Business Administration, Engineering, Social Sciences, or a related field.

• 15+ years of progressively responsible experience in program, portfolio, or organizational leadership, including at least 8 years in department-level leadership, with strong business acumen and/or line management experience.

• Proven experience leading complex, multi-site, donor-funded programs or portfolios.

• Experience managing senior-level donor relationships and forming strategic partnerships.

• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams within a matrix environment and developing high-performing staff.

• Experience overseeing multimillion-dollar budgets and navigating complex stakeholder environments.

• Exceptional relationship management and skills in engaging executive stakeholders.

• Strong capabilities in strategic planning, business acumen, and portfolio management.

• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and influencing skills.

• Ability to lead through complexity and manage multiple priorities at once.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

• Proven ability to motivate and develop diverse, geographically dispersed teams.

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, SharePoint, Teams, and project management tools.

• All personnel must adhere to FHI 360's safeguarding commitment and sign the code of conduct.

• Subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record, terrorism finance, and misconduct disclosure checks.

• Project Management certification is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• FHI 360 contributes 7% of the monthly base salary to a money purchase pension plan account.

• 18 days of paid vacation annually for US-based full-time employees.

• 12 sick days per year for US-based full-time employees.

• 11 holidays annually for US-based full-time employees.

• Competitive benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Policies and programs that promote a healthy work/life balance.