Senior Impact Program Manager

About the Role

The Senior Impact Program Manager plays a critical role in managing and evolving the operational backbone of UKG’s strategic philanthropic initiatives, with a focus on grantmaking, program execution, and impact measurement.

You will own defined work streams within a global, multi-country initiative—ensuring nonprofit investments are compliant, well-managed, strategically aligned, and connected to measurable workforce outcomes.

This role blends program management, grantmaking operations, data and reporting, and workforce strategy. You will apply established frameworks while adapting them to emerging needs, identify opportunities for improvement, and help build scalable systems that strengthen program effectiveness and long-term impact.

You will work independently with minimal guidance, partner across functions, and contribute to outcomes that advance team and initiative-level goals.

• Own end-to-end execution of grantmaking processes, including due diligence, investment tracking, and reporting requirements
• Identify and pursue strategy-aligned funding opportunities and contribute to portfolio prioritization
• Manage grant agreements, disbursements, and reporting timelines to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Build and maintain strong relationships with nonprofit partners to support effective program delivery

• Own the operationalization of core employability metrics and reporting frameworks across the initiative
• Develop and manage standardized reporting tools and dashboards to track program performance
• Analyze performance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and recommend improvements
• Contribute to quarterly and annual impact reporting, connecting program outcomes to broader workforce goals

• Conduct research and analysis to identify high-potential nonprofit and workforce partners
• Support evaluation, selection, and onboarding of partners, contributing to a strong and scalable ecosystem
• Track and analyze partner engagement to inform strategy and strengthen relationships
• Contribute insights and materials to support employer-facing pilots and partnership opportunities

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., product, data, partnerships) to align on priorities and execution
• Develop materials to support internal alignment and external stakeholder engagement
• Identify and solve operational and programmatic challenges by adapting existing processes and tools
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts that enable the initiative to scale efficiently across regions

• At least 3 years of experience in grantmaking, program management, corporate social impact, or a related field
• Experience managing programs or projects with multiple stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Experience with tools for data tracking, reporting, and analysis (e.g., Microsoft tools, Your Cause Grants Connect)

• Experience working with nonprofits, workforce development initiatives, or social impact programs
• Familiarity with impact measurement frameworks and performance reporting
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with product, technology, or data teams
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

The pay range for this position is $90,900 to $130,700. The actual base pay offered may vary depending on skill, experience, job-related knowledge, and work location. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible to participate in a performance-based bonus plan and to receive restricted stock unit awards as part of total compensation.

UKG is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

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