Manager, Grant Implementation

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) seeks a Manager, Grant Implementation to join the Grant Implementation group within the Program and Impact department. This role focuses on coordinating and managing grant-funded initiatives to ensure programmatic success and alignment with grant goals, driving results through focused execution.

About the role

The Manager, Grant Implementation is responsible for day-to-day facilitation of grant-funded programs, including organizing and developing work plans, monitoring activities, and ensuring smooth implementation. They work closely with internal teams and Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) agencies to review program plans, address barriers, and support operational success.

This is a full-time, exempt position approved for 100% remote work within the Continental United States. Travel is expected at 20-25%. Any permanent change to the geographic location of an employee’s remote work arrangement must be reviewed and approved in advance by both the employee’s direct manager and Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Manages the implementation of multiple grants utilizing project management processes and tools to ensure work is completed on-time, on-budget, and to funder expectations.
• Designs overall project plans, including detailed timelines, reporting deadlines, deliverables, and evaluations in collaboration with the Program & Impact team, Resource Development team, and other key stakeholders to align grant expectations with funder requirements and BBBSA priorities.
• Monitors grant-funded program activities to ensure alignment with goals, timelines, and feasibility.
• Creates and reviews action plans and project documents submitted by agencies for clarity, alignment, and feasibility.
• Proactively addresses challenges in implementation by working collaboratively to find solutions.
• Acts as a liaison between BBBSA and BBBS agencies, ensuring clear communication and mutual understanding of program objectives.
• Schedules and facilitates meetings with internal and external stakeholders, providing updates and follow-up on action items.
• Facilitates peer learning and knowledge sharing across the network to promote best practices.
• Serves as a resource to others within BBBSA and across the network to build knowledge of grant status, deliverables, and lessons learned.
• Synthesizes data and feedback from program activities to identify trends and lessons learned.
• Leads the preparation of reports highlighting grant progress, successes, and recommendations for future improvements.
• Supports the effectiveness of the program and impact department and BBBSA through other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates a commitment to BBBSA’s shared leadership competencies and organizational values.
• Provides consistent follow-up regarding assigned projects and after meetings.
• Cultivates an environment where all team members feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their potential.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit management, youth development, or related fields.
• At least 3 years of experience in project or program coordination, preferably in grant-funded initiatives.
• Experience managing grant-funded projects toward the completion of deliverables.
• Advanced organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools and collaboration platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication and customer service skills to build and sustain relationships with a wide range of clients and stakeholders.
• Exceptional administrative abilities, including attention to detail, following procedures, and maintaining accurate records.
• Results-oriented, displaying accountability and achievement orientation in meeting goals.
• Advanced analytical skills, including the ability to comprehend and make inferences from technical, statistical, and written materials.
• Advanced technical skills, maintaining state-of-the-art knowledge of advances in the field.
• Knowledge of youth development programs and their implementation at the local level is desired but not required.