Program Manager bei Black Cultural Zone CDC

Description

Join the Black Cultural Zone CDC as a Program Manager!

Are you an experienced program management professional interested in driving results within mission-critical initiatives and making a real impact?

Black Cultural Zone Community Development Corporation (BCZ CDC) is seeking a Program Manager (Associate to General - DOE/Q) with a demonstrated track record in project execution, risk mitigation, and compliance for funded programs.

This role stewards one or more Program Initiatives (a portfolio of related signature or funded programs and their respective internal and external working groups), driving results within their domain. The Program Manager monitors program progress, identifies and mitigates risks, and ensures compliance with contract and grant deliverables and terms. This position is vital for advancing BCZ CDC's mission to unapologetically center Black arts, culture, and economics in East Oakland and to guide the organization toward sustainability and maximizing its mission impact. We are seeking someone who is connected to and has a love for the East Oakland community. We are excited to welcome a new member to our team who shares our vision and is ready to jump in and make a difference.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As Program Manager, you will be responsible for a comprehensive range of program and operational functions, ensuring the efficient execution and strategic success of your assigned initiative portfolio.

• Program Stewardship: Steward assigned Program Initiatives—a portfolio of signature or funded programs and related internal/external working groups—to ensure their efficient and effective execution.
• Performance and Risk Management: Monitor Program Initiative progress, identify risks, and implement strategies for risk mitigation.
• Compliance and Reporting: Ensure strict compliance with contract and grant deliverables and terms. Contribute to deliverable documentation and performance reporting.
• Documentation and Dashboard Management: Lead in creating and publishing content on the Initiative and related program dashboards. Co-develop, review, and audit designated folders and dashboards/trackers (in Google Sheets and SmartSheets).
• Planning and Improvement: Co-develop, review, and adjust implementation roadmaps, briefs, and plans. Evaluate program performance to determine if improvement plans are needed.
• Meeting Leadership: Take a leadership role in attending external meetings and facilitating internal working group meetings related to supported Initiatives/programs.
• Budget Contribution: Contribute to budget management and resource allocation.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate for this role is an effective team-oriented leader, detail-oriented project manager, and flexible problem-solver.

• Education & Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience in program management, preferably in a nonprofit setting, is required. Experience in program and event oversight, monitoring, and evaluation is required.
• Specialized Knowledge: Proficiency in Google Workspace , Salesforce, and other operational software is required. Knowledge and experience in event planning is required. Knowledge and experience in community organizing is a plus.
• Required Credentials (or commitment): Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (or similar certification) is strongly preferred. Candidates must either hold this certification, be actively enrolled in a program, or commit to completing the certification within the first year of employment.
• Abilities: Must be an effective team-oriented leader , possessing excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to multitask, prioritize last-minute changes, work well under pressure, and work independently. Must possess a valid California driver's license and be able to travel around Oakland and Alameda County.

OUR CULTURE AND BENEFITS

At Black Cultural Zone CDC, we believe in a collaborative organizational culture. We live by our C.R.E.A.T.E. values, which guide our work and our relationships. In this role, you will be part of the Shared Services team, working with various teams and initiatives across the organization.

We are committed to the well-being of our team members. This is a hybrid, part-time, hourly position of 30 hours per week. The salary for this role is $75,000 to $85,000 DOE.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for team members who work 30 or more hours per week, starting on the first day of the month after 60 days of employment. Black Cultural Zone CDC pays 100% of the team members’ premiums and 50% of their dependents’ premiums.

Our benefits include:

• Health and Wellness: Medical (Kaiser Gold 80 HMO with buy-up options), Dental (MetLife Dental Plan), Vision (MetLife Vision Plan), Life Insurance (MetLife Basic Term Life / AD&D), Long-Term Disability (MetLife Long-Term Disability), and a Legal Plan (MetLife “MetLaw” Legal Plan).
• Retirement: CalSavers Program.
• Professional Development: Access to an Employee Assistance Program with 5 free sessions per incident and Thrive Coaching for professional and personal development.
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work options, paid lunches, events, and other perks, and a generous paid time off policy that includes BCZ Wellness Days (the 4th Friday of each month), 15 observed holidays per calendar year, 72 hours of paid sick leave, and 12 vacation days per calendar year.
   

If you're ready to bring your skills and passion to a team that's dedicated to creating a thriving community, we encourage you to apply!

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