Program Manager, Industry Initiatives and Engagement

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.