Ohio Children's Alliance - Senior Manager, Programs

About the role

The Ohio Children's Alliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a brighter future for Ohio's children and families through advocacy, innovation, and collaboration. The Senior Manager, Programs is a full-time, hybrid-staff position based in Ohio, responsible for leading and overseeing a portfolio of programs and initiatives, including Behavioral Health Respite.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of assigned programs or initiatives; develop and oversee work plans, timelines, and performance metrics; manage resources and budgets; and use data to strengthen program quality, efficiency, and long-term sustainability.
• Supervise and support assigned staff through coaching, feedback, performance management, and professional development; foster an inclusive, accountable team culture; and delegate work in ways that promote clarity, productivity, and growth.
• Contribute to long-range planning and organizational alignment by identifying emerging needs, risks, and opportunities; lead change efforts; and ensure program strategies, workflows, and priorities support the Alliance's mission, values, and strategic direction.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, community partners, funders, government agencies, and other stakeholders; represent the organization in meetings and collaborative initiatives; and communicate clearly through presentations, reports, and cross-sector engagement.
• Develop and refine procedures, documentation, and reporting practices that support compliance, transparency, and effectiveness; develop and monitor KPIs and outcomes; and apply continuous quality improvement strategies to address challenges and strengthen performance over time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred
• 3+ years of behavioral health, child welfare, or social service management experience
• Behavioral health respite experience preferred
• A commitment to advancing equity
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized; resourceful and proactive; pays close attention to detail
• Strong time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to lead and collaborate with multiple teams of people simultaneously; establish influential relationships internally and externally
• Demonstrated strength in working independently
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 products (Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Copilot)

Benefits

The Ohio Children's Alliance offers a competitive salary range of $80,000 - $90,000 per year, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.