Senior Program Manager

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Full Time Professional Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $62,000.00 To $68,000.00 Annually

Public Allies' mission is to create a just and equitable society and the diverse leadership to sustain it. Public Allies is changing the face and practice of leadership in communities across the country by demonstrating its conviction that everyone can lead, and that lasting social change results when citizens of all backgrounds step up, take responsibility, and work together. Public Allies' primary program model matches full-time apprentices with coaching, training, and leadership development in across 21 states.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Site Executive Director, the Senior Program Manager oversees the execution of the full programmatic year for our signature Apprenticeship program and manages the Fellows Program for returning participants. Operating within a co-leadership model
, this role works in close partnership with two Program Managers—using strong project management skills to keep shared goals on track while each manager handles their designated areas of focus.

Public Allies' mission is to create a just and equitable society and the diverse leadership to sustain it. Public Allies is changing the face and practice of leadership in communities across the country by demonstrating its conviction that everyone can lead, and that lasting social change results when citizens of all backgrounds step up, take responsibility, and work together. Public Allies' primary program model matches full-time apprentices with coaching, training, and leadership development in across 21 states.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Site Executive Director, the Senior Program Manager oversees the execution of the full programmatic year for our signature Apprenticeship program and manages the Fellows Program for returning participants. Operating within a co-leadership model
, this role works in close partnership with two Program Managers—using strong project management skills to keep shared goals on track while each manager handles their designated areas of focus.

The Senior Program Manager leads partner organization recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing relationship management to support partner retention. Additionally, this role co-leads Ally coaching, leadership development, and curriculum delivery, while ensuring the team meets all Public Allies National Office (PANO) and Ameri Corps compliance standards and executing key events like the annual Partner Luncheon.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & KEY OUTCOMES

• Programmatic Project Management & Co-Leadership
  • Drive project management across the full programmatic year, ensuring clear timelines and smooth execution for Ally, Fellows, and Partner activities.
  • Serve as the senior project lead within a co-leadership structure, working closely with two Program Managers to align workflows and share key responsibilities.
  • Support and guide co-leading Program Managers by sharing best practices in project management, compliance, and partner engagement.
• Fellows Program & Curriculum Execution
  • Oversee the Fellows Program, providing direct coaching, advanced training, and tailored leadership development for returning members.
  • Lead second-year Ally curriculum planning, development, and delivery.
  • Support overall Ally curriculum development and co-facilitate training sessions across the program.
• Partner Organization & Ally Management
  • Lead partner organization recruitment, onboarding, relationship management, and long-term retention efforts.
  • Lead…