Sr. Program Manager

Renaissance Philanthropy is a nonprofit organization with a mission to fuel a 21st-century renaissance by increasing the ambition of philanthropists, scientists, and innovators. The organization builds time-bound, thesis-driven philanthropic funds to support ideas that advance entire fields and drive transformative change across sectors. Renaissance Philanthropy operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and has established itself as a strategic player in the global philanthropy and innovation ecosystem.

The organization has demonstrated significant impact and reach through its partnerships with prominent global funders and institutions. Renaissance Philanthropy works alongside The Walton Family Foundation, Coefficient Giving, the United Kingdom’s Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA), and Germany’s SPRIND, among other partners. These collaborations span both private and public sectors, reflecting the organization’s commitment to cross-sector innovation and impact. In its first two years of operation, Renaissance Philanthropy has catalyzed substantial funding for science, innovation, and technology initiatives.

The organization has raised $268 million in funding for initiatives housed at Renaissance Philanthropy and unlocked an additional $265 million in direct funding for other organizations, totaling $533 million in catalyzed funding. This track record demonstrates the organization’s effectiveness in mobilizing resources and creating partnerships that drive meaningful advancement in its focus areas.

The Center for Civic Futures (CCF) is a program of Renaissance Philanthropy dedicated to aligning government leaders, technology builders, and partners around transformative opportunities presented by artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. The program envisions a future where governments can effectively harness emerging technologies to meet the needs of a changing world while standing at the forefront of responsible AI development that drives positive change for everyday people.

Renaissance Philanthropy is seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to take on strategic leadership and end-to-end execution of key initiatives within the Center for Civic Futures’ Health & Human Services portfolio. This role reports to the Director of HHS Programs and plays a critical role in shaping program strategy, managing senior stakeholder relationships, and ensuring the successful design, delivery, and continuous adaptation of convenings, partnerships, and cross-functional initiatives.

The Senior Program Manager will work across the Center for Civic Futures’ Health & Human Services initiatives, collaborating directly with state agencies and partner organizations to modernize public benefits delivery through human-centered design and artificial intelligence. A major focus of this position will be launching and leading the Center for Civic Futures Government Accelerator, a new initiative designed to help state Health & Human Services agencies design and launch AI-enabled modernization projects.

This position is fully remote for US-based candidates with occasional travel required for convenings and partner meetings.

• Lead complex initiatives from planning through implementation and adaptation, adjusting course as new information and constraints emerge
• Build trusting, durable relationships across government, nonprofit, community, and technical stakeholders, including senior officials and executives
• Manage complex workflows, timelines, dependencies, and deliverables across multiple concurrent initiatives
• Convene diverse stakeholders, synthesize complex information, and drive productive collaboration and decision-making
• Take…