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Senior Manager, Implementation

from đŸ‡ș🇾 United States

At yes. every kid. our purpose ⁠⁠i⁠⁠s ⁠⁠t⁠⁠o ⁠t⁠ransform educa⁠t⁠⁠i⁠on⁠ t⁠o be as d⁠i⁠verse as ⁠t⁠he k⁠i⁠ds ⁠i⁠⁠t⁠’s des⁠i⁠gned⁠ t⁠o serve. Instead of allowing politicians and special interests to rule education, we can unleash the extraordinary potential of every kid by treating them with dignity and empowering them to make decisions that are best for them. Join us as we give a voice to every parent, student, and teacher who shares that goal. 
 
yes. every kid. is part of theStand Together philanthropic community. 

The Sr. Manager, Implementation plays a key role in leading yes. every kid. foundation’s (YesF) work to support successful implementation by translating education freedom policy into executable, scalable programs. 

The Sr. Manager will lead day-to-day execution of YesF’s federal and state-based implementation priorities and related initiatives, working directly with organization leaders, administrators, partners and internal teams to translate policy into action. 

This hands-on role will be focused on delivering high-quality implementation support from start-up strategy to operational execution. The Sr. Manager will help translate policy into practice by developing tools, solving operational challenges and supporting programs that are simple, accessible and effective for families. 

This role may be performed remotely with frequent travel. 

How You Will Contribute:

  • Lead key workstreams across YesF’s federal and state implementation portfolio, with primary responsibility for federal scholarship initiatives 

  • Design and deliver implementation supports including cohort-based learning, startup advisory support and scalable tools to accelerate launch and growth of programs. 

  • Work directly with organization leaders to support launch readiness, operational planning and early-stage implementation 

  • Develop and deliver practical implementation tools, including startup playbooks, compliance guidance, donor engagement strategies and resources 

  • Translate federal policy and emerging guidance into clear, actionable steps for SGOs and partners. 

  • Support YesF’s engagement with federal agencies by helping translate implementation insights into feedback and recommendations that promote a clear, workable regulatory environment for SGOs 

  • Manage timelines and deliverables across multiple implementation engagements 

  • Support coordination with national partners and stakeholders to share learning and strengthen implementation approaches 

  • Draft high-quality memos, briefings and external deliverables to support strategy and communication 

What You Will Bring:

  • A self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset who takes initiative, identifies opportunities and moves work forward 

  • You are comfortable owning workstreams, managing details and delivering high-quality outputs in fast-moving environments 

  • A builder who thrives in creating structure, solving problems and helping stand up new programs 

  • 5-8 years of experience in policy implementation, program management, nonprofit operations or a related field 

  • Strong understanding of program operations and execution, ideally with exposure to education programs, tax credits, and/or non-profit environments 

  • Excellent written communicator, able to translate complex ideas into clear, practical guidance 

  • Capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines and skilled at managing both strategy and execution, with strong attention to detail 

  • Comfortable working directly with external partners while staying aligned internally 

  • Motivated by expanding education opportunity and ensuring programs work well for families 

  • The willingness and ability to travel up to 35% of the time. 

Standout Candidates Will Also Bring:

  • Exposure to fundraising and donor strategy 

  • Experience working across multiple states or in a national policy environment 

  • Experience building operational playbooks, accelerators, or cohort-based programs 

What We Offer:

  • Competitive benefits: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.
  • A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.
  • Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop and apply their unique talents.
  • Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, allowing you to share in the success you help drive.
Our Values: Working for an organization within the Stand Together philanthropic community is different from many other places. The culture is deeply rooted in Principle Based ManagementŸ (PBMŸ), a framework guided by the principles that drive human progress, such as dignity, openness, and bottom-up empowerment. PBMŸ empowers employees to be entrepreneurial, to innovate, and to continually drive transformation.   
 
We believe diversity fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success.  That is why we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, and respect.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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