Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

Vice President – Programs

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Lead

About the role

  • Translate program strategy and enterprise priorities set by the CIO into clear, executable plans across Grant Implementation and Program Development & Partnerships.
  • Integrate these functions into a cohesive operating system that supports program adoption, scale, and quality.
  • Establish consistent processes, operating rhythms, and decision-making structures that enable predictable execution and reduce fragmentation.
  • Sequence and prioritize initiatives to focus resources on the highest-impact work aligned with BBBSA’s strategic goals.
  • Identify risks and implementation barriers early and proactively address them to maintain momentum.
  • Ensure the national office consistently delivers high-quality program guidance, tools, and supports that BBBS agencies can trust and use.
  • Strengthen adoption of new and evolving program models by aligning design, funding, and implementation support.
  • Oversee the execution of grant-funded program work to ensure deliverables are met and learning is captured.
  • Ensure programs are designed and supported in ways that enable agencies to reach youth who need us most, across diverse contexts.
  • Monitor implementation quality and address gaps that slow scale or limit impact.

Requirements

  • Bachelors or advanced degree in policy, education, sociology or related field or equivalent work experience
  • 10–15 years of progressive leadership experience in program management, youth development, or related fields.
  • Demonstrated success managing managers and leading complex, cross-functional work.
  • Exceptional operational leadership skills with the ability to build systems, processes, and execution discipline.
  • Experience working within a national network or federated model preferred.
  • Advanced strategic thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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Hard Skills & Tools
program managementgrant implementationprogram developmentrisk managementimplementation quality monitoringstrategic planningprocess designexecution disciplinecross-functional leadershipyouth development
Soft Skills
operational leadershipstrategic thinkingcommunicationproblem-solvingdecision-makingresource prioritizationcollaborationadaptabilitymentorshipstakeholder engagement
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeadvanced degree