Program Manager

Role Description

As a Program Manager within the Circles portfolio, you will report directly to the Vice-President of Lean In Vancouver and play a pivotal role in shaping our local network. You will be responsible for executing our Circles strategy and delivering impactful programs that resonate with our community.

The role focuses on creating supportive, inclusive learning environments where members can connect, develop career-enhancing skills, and share their perspectives. Concurrently, Program Managers work to strengthen awareness of the Lean In Vancouver brand and amplify women’s voices in the workplace.

This role carries direct ownership of defined deliverables. The successful candidates will maintain consistent engagement and momentum throughout their term, communicating proactively to drive programs forward, flag challenges, and collaborate with leadership.

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• Support the VP in driving overall Circles program engagement and growth for Lean In Vancouver, aiming to increase both the number of active circles and total member participation for each program.
• Identify, assess, and recommend relevant discussion topics and content ideas to ensure the Circle program meets the evolving needs of the local community of women professionals.
• Launch and lead one Lean In Circle Program of your choice while sustaining the program for a minimum of six months (Please note that the Circle needs to be approved by your VP prior to formally launching through Lean In Connect).
  • To provide more context, we generally create programs tailored to specific professional themes, such as the existing “BC Women in Entrepreneurship Circle”, “Sustainable Leadership Circle”, and the “BC Women Who Lead Circle”.
• Act as a main point of contact and support system for Circle members.
• While driving your Circle’s growth, actively identify highly engaged program members and support them in transitioning into Circle Leads.
• Build relationships and collaborate with other Lean In Canada Circles Program Managers/Leads to share insights and adopt best practices.

• Passionate about supporting initiatives that advance women’s professional development and personal growth.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully initiate, launch, and sustain programs, projects, or community initiatives.
• Highly self-motivated, organized, and proactive.
• Being able to take independent ownership of tasks and follow through effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• If you are excited about this leadership role, but don’t meet 100% of the qualifications, we still encourage you to apply!

• 3-4 hours per week:
  Our volunteer hours are project driven, so the hours may vary throughout the year. The estimated time commitment below reflects the maximum anticipated hours.
• This role requires an initial commitment of a 6-month or 12-month term.
• 1:1 with the VP on a need basis to discuss your Circle program.
• Monthly virtual Vancouver Network team meetings:
  Only one representative per unit is required to attend. Participation is encouraged if your schedule permits.
• Annual strategy meetings:
  This is typically hosted in person in downtown Vancouver. Each meeting is approximately 2 hours followed by an optional team lunch social.
• Organize in-person downtown coffee meetings for your own Circle program, ideally twice per year on a weekday late afternoon for 1.5 hours per session.
• Organize one virtual Circle event each year.
• Attendance at network events led by the Events Team is not required, unless there is a brief Circles-related segment (typically 5 minutes) embedded in the program. In such cases, usually the Program Manager is expected to attend only to deliver a short Circle presentation.
• Team social, twice per year (optional)