Senior Program Manager

THE ROLEThe Senior Program Manager manages HomeWorks' Program Department, leading the planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of scholar programming. Grounded in HomeWorks' mission and Theory of Change, this role develops meaningful learning experiences that foster critical thinking, identity development, leadership, and scholars' connections to their communities.
THE ROLEThe Senior Program Manager manages HomeWorks' Program Department, leading the planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of scholar programming. Grounded in HomeWorks' mission and Theory of Change, this role develops meaningful learning experiences that foster critical thinking, identity development, leadership, and scholars' connections to their communities.
As the sole staff member within the Program Department, the Senior Program Manager is responsible for both program planning and hands‑on execution. This includes researching and developing HomeWorks' four-year curricular framework, designing and facilitating programming, coordinating volunteers and external partners, managing program operations, and evaluating program effectiveness. The Senior Program Manager works closely with other departments, particularly Residential Life and Academics, to integrate programming into the overall scholar experience and prepare staff and facilitators to deliver it.
Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and organizational leadership, the Senior Program Manager translates organizational priorities into departmental plans, manages day‑to‑day implementation, and provides recommendations to strengthen curriculum, program quality, and scholar learning experiences.
Program Planning & Department Management - 20%
Develop and implement annual departmental plans aligned with HomeWorks' mission, Theory of Change, organizational priorities, and SMART goals.
Track departmental performance indicators to assess program implementation and scholar learning outcomes, using data and feedback to identify areas for improvement.
Develop departmental budget proposals, monitor program expenses, and manage spending within approved budget allocations.
Maintain departmental systems for project management, documentation, data tracking, and reporting, including Asana and Salesforce.
Participate in cross‑department planning and relevant leadership meetings, providing updates on departmental progress, challenges, outcomes, and recommendations.
Curriculum Design, Development & Facilitation - 35%
Research, design, and develop HomeWorks' Identity‑Driven Leadership (IDL) curriculum and enrichment
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