Program Manager

Location:Portland, OR (Hybrid / Remote withoccasionalin-person staff meetings,program and event delivery) briangrant.org

Reports To:Executive Director

Direct Reports:Contractors who are subject matter experts and deliver programs

Classification:Full-Time, Exempt

The Brian Grant Foundation(BGF) empowers peopleimpactedby Parkinson’s to lead active and fulfilling lives. We do so by being open about our struggle sand bysharing our wins. We serve the whole person, supporting mind, body, and spirit. We embrace evidence-based and practical ways to improve daily living. And we remember to laugh and have fun, creating connections and defying stereotypes about living with PD.

Together, we create what truly sets the Brian Grant Foundation apart: community.

We’rehere for one another, andwe’rehere to make life better.

The
Program Manager
leads the day-to-day planning, operationalimplementation, coordination, and data-informed evaluation of BGF’s portfolio of wellness and community support programs. Working in close partnership with the Executive Director, the Program Manager translates strategic priorities into accessible, engaging, and participant-centered experiences—both online and in-person.

This role requires an organized, tech-savvy, and collaborative leader with strongorganizationand interpersonal skills.

The Program Manageris often in situations where theywillrepresentthe Brian Grant Foundation and must be a strong spokesperson and comfortable in multiple social contexts.

An understanding of andcommitmentto diversity, equity,inclusion and belonging is acorecompetency.

The Program Manager will oftencollaborate cross-functionally across the organization. This includes working withthe:

• Communications Manager to develop outreach strategy and program messaging.
• Development Director to translate program metrics, outcomes, and participant impact into clear, compelling narratives for grants, funders, and sponsors.
• Executive Directortodesignandimplementlong-term programmatic strategy.
• Subject matter experts who BGFcontracts withto deliver programs.

Program Strategy, Operations & Delivery

Program Oversight & Delivery:Oversee the end-to-end planning,logistics, scheduling, and delivery of virtual and in-person programs.

Strategic Alignment:Partner closely with the Executive Director and the Program Advisory Councilto refine existing offerings and launch new evidence-based program initiatives.

Technical & AV Execution:Set up, test, troubleshoot, andoperateaudiovisual (AV) equipment, live-streaming software, and hybrid meeting technologies to ensure seamless virtual and in-person participant experiences.

Budget Management:Develop and manage annual program budgets in coordination with leadership; monitor program-related expenditures and evaluate budget performance on aquarterlybasis.

Data Infrastructure:Lead the collection, organization, and ongoing management of program data across all virtual and in-person touchpoints (attendance, engagement metrics, surveys).

Data-Informed Decision Making:In partnership with the Executive Director,establish benchmarks, analyze program trends, and regularly synthesize and evaluate data to assess program effectiveness.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

Outreach & Messaging Strategy:Partner with the Communications Manager toestablishoutreach calendars, provideaccurateprogram details, define audience segmentation, and align messaging to boost community participation.

Grant & Funder Alignment:Collaborate with the Development Director to ensure program deliverables align with grant commitments, sponsorship agreements, and reporting  a key programmatic spokesperson, ensuring team member sand BGF…