BWDC Senior Program Manager

Black Wealth Data Center (BWDC) seeks an experienced BWDC Senior Program Manager to play a pivotal role in managing and executing our organizational strategy while ensuring our programs are effectively measured for impact. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong project management, evaluation, and stakeholder engagement skills. The ideal candidate will bring a mix of analytical expertise, program development experience, and a keen strategic acumen.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Strategy & Organizational Impact Measurement

Develop, refine, and implement strategic initiatives to align with organizational goals.
Work closely with the Executive Director, Director of Programs and Partnerships, and leadership team to support organizational priorities and drive impact-focused decision-making.
Conduct research and analysis to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
Develop and implement reporting for measuring, evaluating, and improving program effectiveness.
Synthesize data and insights to provide strategic recommendations and support organizational learning.

Program Development, Management, and Improvement

Design and oversee frameworks to assess program effectiveness and organizational impact.
Work with internal teams and external partners to enhance program effectiveness and sustainability.
Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and emerging methodologies in strategy and evaluation.
Develop tools, resources, and training to support staff in strategy and impact measurement.
Identify opportunities for innovation, growth, and continuous improvement in programmatic initiatives.
Work with the Director of Operations to develop and manage budgets related to program activities.

Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships

Cultivate relationships with funders, partners, and community stakeholders to strengthen program impact and organizational reach.
Represent the organization at key meetings, conferences, and other networking opportunities.
Collaborate with the development team to support grant writing, reporting, and donor engagement efforts.

Evaluation and Reporting

Design and manage data collection processes to assess program outcomes and impact.
Develop reports and presentations for internal leadership, funders, and external stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with grant and funding requirements related to program evaluation.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree.
Eight years of experience in program management, strategy, impact evaluation, or a related field, preferably in the non-profit or social impact sector.
Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, Public Administration, or related field preferred.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in impact measurement and data-driven decision-making.
Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and deadlines simultaneously.
Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including funders, community partners, and policymakers.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience developing reports, presentations, and strategic documents.
Demonstrated ability to think strategically, drive results, and adapt in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Classified Title: BWDC Sr. Strategy & Impact Program Mgr.
Job Posting Title (Working Title): BWDC Senior Program Manager
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PG
Starting Salary Range: $99,800 - $175,000 Annually ($150,000 targeted- Commensurate with Experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday 9am-5pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid/District of Columbia
Department name: Black Wealth Data Center - BWDC
Personnel area: School of Government & Policy

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Accommodation Information
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Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

Hybrid: On-site 3-4 days a week

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Johns Hopkins strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The seasonal flu vaccine requirement remains unchanged. Exceptions may be provided under certain circumstances. Click here for more information.

Johns Hopkins strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The seasonal flu vaccine requirement remains unchanged. Exceptions may be provided under certain circumstances. Click here for more information.

Johns Hopkins strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The seasonal flu vaccine requirement remains unchanged. Exceptions may be provided under certain circumstances. Click here for more information..

BWDC Senior Program Manager