Senior Manager Programs; ASDM

Position Description

The Senior Manager for Housing Programs is a leadership position within the Metro Nashville Planning Department’s Housing Division. This role is central to advancing housing efforts across the city through implementation of the Unified Housing Strategy and the administration of local, state, and federal housing programs. The position reports directly to the Director of Housing and works collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, including Metro departments, boards, and commissions;

local and state housing and social services agencies; and federal agencies such as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

• Program Leadership & Strategy
• Launch and implement programs outlined in the Unified Housing Strategy.
• Integrate policy goals across housing programs and initiatives.
• Apply national best practices in affordable housing program development.
• Grant and Program Management
• Manage or oversee the administration of local housing programs and major grants (e.g., Barnes Fund, HUD PRO Housing Grant, disaster recovery grants).
• Draft project charters, budgets, RFPs, and funding applications.
• Oversee work performed by grantees, contractors, and vendors.
• Ensure program integrity, data quality, and performance metrics are met.
• Team and Operational Oversight
• Supervise and support Housing Programs staff, including Housing Programs Specialist, Housing Response Coordinator, and Housing Trust Fund staff.
• Develop team workplans and standard operating procedures to ensure effective operations and high-quality service delivery and performance.
• Manage hiring, performance evaluations, and training.
• Community Engagement & Collaboration
• Represent the Housing Division at public events, panels, and presentations.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external partners to align efforts.
• Engage the community and stakeholders to assess program effectiveness.
• Data and Reporting
• Use data and feedback to guide and refine programs.
• Prepare reports, evaluations, and recommendations.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of eight (8) years of progressive managerial and administrative experience directly related to affordable housing programs.

• Additional experience may be considered in lieu of the degree on a 1:1 ratio.

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078, all employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

• Knowledge of local housing challenges and innovative, data-informed solutions
• Knowledge of affordable housing development finance and policy principles
• Experience managing local, state, and federal housing programs
• Skill in drafting operational documents such as project charters, RFPs, and SOPs
• Experience in HUD CPD and CDBG-DR Grant and/or housing trust funds
• Experience using Microsoft Teams

We are an equal opportunity employer. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville is committed to selecting the most qualified candidate for each of our roles. Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at .

Full-time, Civil Service positions:
10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)
1 Sick Day per month
12 Paid Holidays per year
Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions:
20 vacation days per year
3 Personal days per year
1 Sick Day per month
12 paid holidays per year
Part-time, Non Civil Service positions – visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.
Full-time, Non Civil Service positions – contact hiring department for benefits information
Seasonal/Temporary positions – no benefits offered.