Program Manager, Industry Initiatives and Engagement
Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America
Full Time
2 hours ago
$70,000 - $80,000 USD
No H1B
Key skills
Project ManagementCommunication
About this role
Role Overview
Oversee the development and day‑to‑day coordination of industry initiative(s) from concept through implementation and evaluation.
Translate organizational priorities into clear project plans, timelines, and deliverables.
Collaborate with internal teams to align initiatives with advocacy, membership, education, and Foundation priorities.
Coordinate work across internal teams and external partners to keep programs and deliverables on track and aligned with goals.
Monitor program budgets, vendor contracts, and reporting requirements to support effective operations.
Establish and monitor KPIs, success measures, and evaluation processes for programs.
Track program outcomes, assess effectiveness, and suggest updates or enhancements based on findings. Regular reporting (monthly and quarterly).
Develop and refine program frameworks, toolkits, pilot activities, and scalable models.
Build and maintain positive relationships with members, partners, and industry participants to support program success.
Develop engagement plan and manage the FORWARD/Network, comprised of thousands of members. Foster community that provides opportunities for learning, mentorship, peer support, and professional growth in both virtual and in-person environments.
Serve as the main point of contact for program participants and internal teams.
Support outreach and communication efforts that promote initiatives and highlight program impact.
Prepare compelling briefings, presentations, and updates for internal staff and stakeholders.
Continually identify industry needs, trends, and opportunities that can inform program development.
Plan and execute engagement activities such as events, roundtables, webinars, and working groups.
Coordinate and support speaker identification and outreach, agenda development, and talking points.
Support the evaluation of engagement activities to gauge success and enhance future programming.
Partner with industry leaders, subject matter experts, and influential voices to deliver impactful, market-relevant programming.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or related experience.
4-6+ years of professional experience in non-profit program development and management.
Professional and/or volunteer experience working on gender parity initiatives preferred.
Proven project management experience across internal and external stakeholder groups, including high-profile leaders and matrixed corporations/organizations.
Familiarity growing and managing networks, chapters, or communities comprised of thousands of members/participants with varying needs and interests.
Benefits
AHLA is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position.
We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description.
We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.