Program Manager, New Markets at DonorsChoose | Torre

Program Manager, New Markets

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Full-time

Legal agreement: To be defined

Base compensation
USD84k - 95k/year

+ Health insurance

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Hybrid (New York City)
Posted over 2 years ago

Responsibilities


- DonorsChoose has raised over $1 billion to support 2 million teacher requests for classroom resources and experiences. - Recognized as a best place to work by GOOD Magazine and the Nonprofit Times. - Named one of the 50 Most Innovative Companies in the World by Fast Company. DonorsChoose is seeking a Program Manager for New Markets to manage short- and long-term projects and initiatives, including an upcoming pilot expansion to Puerto Rico. The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial, comfortable navigating ambiguous situations, and able to manage complex logistics. This role requires strong project and/or program management experience, expert communication and stakeholder management skills, and the ability to drive strategic priorities from ideation to implementation. The Program Manager will have the option to work a flexible hybrid schedule in the NYC office or fully remotely from specific locations. The compensation range for this role is $84,000-$95,000, with higher ranges for specific higher cost of labor locations. DonorsChoose offers a rich benefits package, including 25 paid vacation days per year, a matching 401(k) plan, and a casual and flexible work environment. Responsibilities: - Own the delivery of strategic initiatives from conceptualization to launch, including the pilot expansion to Puerto Rico - Manage and execute the day-to-day tasks, workflows, and metrics related to the pilot in Puerto Rico - Develop detailed plans with key milestones and goals, identify and mitigate risks, solve for dependencies, and ensure timely and smooth project launches - Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Product, Operations, Business Development, and Legal to move initiatives forward - Liaise with partners on the ground in Puerto Rico and beyond - Drive decisions when difficult tradeoffs must be made and establish a communications strategy to drive alignment and keep key cross-functional partners and senior leaders informed on the progress of initiatives - Analyze performance data to provide meaningful commentary and strategic insights on program performance - Proactively identify opportunities and provide recommendations to improve operational efficiencies and implement scalable solutions - Travel to Puerto Rico and other locations in the continental US as needed (<30% travel)