Partner, Program Manager

Summary

Join ActBlue, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building cutting-edge technology for Democratic victories and progressive causes, as a Program Manager. This senior individual contributor role involves designing, leading, and executing key organization-wide initiatives, aligning programs with long-term goals, and coordinating cross-functional execution. The Program Manager will lead complex programs, serve as a strategic advisor, build program plans, mitigate risks, and foster stakeholder alignment. Mentoring project managers and continuously evaluating programs for improvement are also key responsibilities. This full-time, remote position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6-10+ years of experience in cross-functional project management
• Proven track record of supporting executive leadership in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Ability to introduce tooling into the program management process (AirTable preferred)
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools and experience managing complex projects and programs
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information and present it clearly
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels
• High emotional intelligence and discretion, particularly in handling sensitive or confidential information
• Ability to think strategically and develop long-term plans and ability to make sound decisions under pressure
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic program development by defining goals, success metrics, scope, and benchmarks for initiatives that support ActBlue’s organizational and operational goals
• Drive execution across multiple departments, coordinating interdependent projects and ensuring alignment with long-term priorities
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration, enabling clear communication, decision-making, and accountability across departments
• Develop tools, templates, and planning resources that establish standards and improve program management practices across the organization
• Build and manage detailed program plans, including timelines, budgets, milestones, and resource allocation strategies
• Identify and mitigate program risks, proactively resolving issues and navigating tradeoff decisions with senior stakeholders
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to executive leaders, providing insight and analysis on program performance, organizational trends, and continuous improvement opportunities
• Foster stakeholder alignment, bringing together diverse perspectives and leading through influence in high-stakes, high-visibility contexts
• Mentor and support project managers and team leads, sharing best practices and elevating program execution capabilities across the organization
• Continuously evaluate programs using data and stakeholder feedback, adapting strategies and approaches to improve impact and efficiency

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules and an unlimited time-off policy
• Fully paid and trans-inclusive health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families; plus fully-paid health reimbursement arrangement to use for out of pocket expenses and fully-paid short- and long-term disability
• Fully paid basic and AD&D life insurance and a voluntary supplemental life insurance option
• Dependent and health care flexible spending account options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) benefits for employees
• Automatic 2% Employer-paid 401K contribution, plus up to an additional 6% match on employee contributions
• A minimum of three months paid medical, family and parental leave (for all new parents, adoptions included)
• Commuter or home-office benefits, including a $1,000 home-office setup allowance for all new full-time remote employees
• Additional perks including quarterly snack deliveries and digital subscriptions to the Boston Globe & New York Times