Senior Program Manager

Omaha Community Foundation (OCF) believes in investing in the community, but we realize that starts with our staff. You see it in our people, our relationships with each other, and our partnerships within the community. Our passion and commitment to serving the community and each other is key to our organizational culture, engagement, and, ultimately, the Foundation’s success. The Senior Program Manager leads complex, cross-functional programs that advance the Foundation’s mission and strategic priorities. Working in partnership with leadership, this role drives program strategy, oversees implementation, and ensures that the Foundation's programs deliver meaningful outcomes for the community and the Foundation. The Senior Program Manager brings teams together across departments and builds strong, trusted relationships with stakeholders, including meaningful donor engagement. The role focuses on strengthening programs through evaluation and learning, while providing the structure and direction needed to keep work moving forward and aligned across key initiatives. Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, social sciences, or a related field* Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in program or project management, including leading complex, cross-functional initiatives Strong communicationand interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels Proven ability to lead multiple programs and stakeholders simultaneously, balancing competing priorities and driving alignment Strong strategic thinking and planning abilities, witha track recordof driving program direction and achieving successful outcomes Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-informed decisions, interpret results, and drive continuous improvement Experience leading cross-functionalinitiativesand fostering collaboration to achieve shared program goals Experience designing and applying program evaluation approaches, including performance measurement and analysis Preferred: Experience using project management tools, software, and data analysis tools Experience managing budgets, resources, and vendor relationships Related project management certifications (e.g., PMP, CAPM) *A combination of relevant education and previous experience may be considered in lieu of the defined educational requirements. Essential Functions Lead complex, cross-functional programs across the full lifecycle, including defining program strategy, shaping program design, and establishinggoals and success measures. Integrate research, community insights, stakeholder input, and organizational priorities to ensure alignment with the Foundation’s mission and community outcomes Oversee program execution and cross-functional collaboration by setting direction for timelines, deliverables, and resource use, aligning teams around shared goals, removing barriers, and ensuring accountability for program outcomes Ownand strengthen key stakeholder relationships across internal and external groups, including nonprofit partners, committees, vendors, and contractual partners. Serve as a primary liaison for assigned initiatives, influencing engagement, alignment, and outcomes, and ensuring effective management of vendor and contractual relationships within program scope Design and apply evaluation approaches that generate meaningful insights by synthesizing data and stakeholder feedback, translating findings into actionable recommendations that strengthen program strategy, improve outcomes, and support organizational learning Overseeand refine program operations processes and systems, ensuring consistency, effectiveness, and alignment across initiatives. Identifyopportunities for improvement and guide updates to processes, tools, and documentation to enhance program delivery Lead special projects and initiatives by setting direction, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring effective execution, coordination, and delivery of key milestones and outcomes Monitor industry trends, best practices, andemergingdevelopments, integrating relevant insights into program strategy and continuous improvement efforts Communicate complex program information clearly and compellingly for internal and external audiences through reports, presentations, and executive summaries, and represent assigned programs and the organization in meetings, events, and community engagements to advance program visibility and strengthen relationships Partnerwith donor- and client-facing teams to provide program-relatedexpertisethat supports engagement and ensures alignment between program activities and the donor and client experience May be required to complete other duties within scope as assigned. This job posting is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities and may be adjusted as organizational needs evolve. Environment The primary work location is 1120 S. 101st Street in Omaha, Nebraska. This role is expected to work in the office with the occasional flexibility to work from home, and regularly travels locally for meetings, events, and community engagement. OCF is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities and for pregnancy‑related needs during the application and interview process. Employment is at‑will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause or notice. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check. #J-18808-Ljbffr