Position Summary: The Problems You'll Solve Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Program and Policy will be critical in driving the NYC Young Men's Initiative's programmatic excellence, policy influence, and organizational effectiveness. This position would serve as a crucial link between the organization's frontline service delivery and its strategic priorities, Performs related work.
Responsibilities - Provide strategic leadership and direction to the organization's portfolio of programs and initiatives.
- Oversee the workof program managers, ensuring effective implementation and continuous improvement of all programs.
- Establish program goals, metrics, and evaluation frameworks to measure the impact and outcomes of the organization's efforts.
- Monitor relevant local, state, and federal policies that impact the young men served.
- Conduct in-depth policy analysis to identify opportunities to influence and shape the policy landscape.
- Develop policy briefs, position papers, and advocacy strategies to champion the office's priorities with policymakers and government officials.
- Represent the office in relevant policy forums, coalitions, and stakeholder meetings to amplify the voices of the young men and their communities.
- Oversee the collection, analysis, and reporting of program data and outcomes to the Executive Director.
- Ensure compliance with all contractual, regulatory, and funding requirements.
- Align program budgets, funding sources, and resource allocation.
- Identify and address capacity building needs within the program teams, implementing training and support initiatives.
- Promote a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and evidence-based decision making across the program portfolio.
- Serve as a senior leadership + executive team member, contributing to strategic decision making and overall organizational management.
- Collaborate with directors' team members to ensure cross functional alignment and integration of YMIs mission, vision and impact.
- Represent the organization externally, engaging with partners, funders, and the broader community to strengthen the organization's reputation and impact.
Preferred - Four to seven (4-7) years of full time professional experience in program management and supervision. Public Policy experience preferred. Experience doing so within New York City or New York State government preferred.
- Relevant degree such as public administration, business administration and/or related certification(s) preferred.
- Experience managing multiple staff members.
- Expertise in strategic planning, implementation and execution.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent problem solving and decision-making abilities.
- Knowledge of program management frameworks (e.g., PMIs PMP, PgMP, MSP).
- Demonstrate commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity, and accessibility.
- Prior lived and/or work experience in communities facing historical oppression will contribute to your ability to help the office meet its racial justice mission.
- Demonstrate commitment, competency and familiarity with issues affecting Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, Middle Eastern, and/or Pacific Islander communities in New York City, or other marginalized groups.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, a strong ability to work well with others in diverse team environments, and an enthusiastic work ethic.
Salary The City of New York Office of the Mayor's compensation package includes a market-competitive salary and exceptional benefits. Our cash compensation range for this role is $90,000-$99,293. Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on candidate experience and expertise, and other factors.
