Director, Grant Implementation

Position Purpose

The Director, Grant Implementation is a key member of the grant implementation group within the Program and Impact department of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA). The primary role of the Grants Implementation group is driving results through focused execution. In this role, the group helps the organization and network show impact through implementation of a robust grant portfolio.

As a leader in the Program and Impact department, the Director, Grant Implementation, works as a collaborative partner to ensure successful grant management and reporting. The Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for a team responsible for the effective implementation of grant-funded programs. This role has ultimate accountability for operational excellence in grant implementation, program scalability, and long-term grant impact.

In doing so, the Director ensures alignment with organizational priorities and collaborates with other key departments, particularly the Grants Administration and Resource Development teams, to deliver seamless, impactful outcomes. The position is primarily operational in nature, requiring someone who is action-oriented, decisive, and highly skilled at critical thinking.

The Director is pivotal to ensuring that programs funded by corporate and private foundation partners deliver on promised outcomes and scale effectively. This position also showcases impact through both data and stories to foster stronger partnerships and secure additional investments. This position emphasizes team leadership, project management excellence, programmatic coaching, and data-driven decision-making, while fostering collaborative relationships.

This position is approved for remote work within the Continental United States only. Any permanent change to the geographic location of an employee’s remote work arrangement from the region identified at the time of hire must be reviewed and approved in advance by both the employee’s direct manager and Human Resources.

FSLA Status:
Full Time Exempt

Location:

100% Remote (Continental United States)
Travel: 20-25% travel may be required

• Leads grant implementation operations, oversees the team, and is accountable for team execution and deliverables.
• Evaluates diverse inputs and ideas in real-time, summarizing key takeaways and translating them into clear, prioritized action steps for the team.
• Assesses complex scenarios, identifies critical elements, and operates against priorities set by organizational leadership.
• Guides team-level execution and decision-making, ensuring clarity and focus.
• Develops clear, concise action plans that align with organizational goals and effectively delegate tasks to the team.
• Uses advanced analytical and critical thinking skills to evaluate the feasibility, potential challenges, and impact of proposed initiatives.
• Leverages technology to monitor grant portfolio at a high level, recognizing critical actions, gaps, and overall impact.

• Provides strategic oversight and guidance to the Grant Implementation team to ensure grant deliverables align with both funder expectations and BBBSA’s strategic priorities.
• Fosters a high-performing team culture through regular feedback, professional development opportunities, and goal setting.
• Implements and makes recommendations for strategic team priorities, establishing and refining processes that respond to organizational needs, funder requirements, and lessons learned from implementation.

• Oversees the implementation of multiple grant-funded programs, ensuring alignment with funder expectations and organizational goals.
• Designs and manages project management processes that facilitate timely and impactful delivery of grant initiatives.
• Provides hands-on oversight to address challenges, identify opportunities for innovation, and improve program delivery.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams (e.g., Resource Development, Finance, and other Program & Impact staff) to ensure seamless execution of grant…