Inside Higher Ed · 5 hours ago
Sr. Program Manager - City Data Alliance (Bloomberg Center for Government Excellence)
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $175K/yr
5+ years expInside Higher Ed is seeking a Sr. Program Manager for the Bloomberg Center for Government Excellence at Johns Hopkins University. This role is critical in providing strategic oversight and execution of the City Data Alliance program, focusing on improving resident outcomes through data-driven initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Lead the design, execution, and continuous improvement of the City Data Alliance learning, coaching, and technical assistance portfolio in alignment with GovEx's mission, funder expectations, and evolving public sector needs
Provide strategic oversight of program design, delivery, and evaluation, including development of timelines, milestones, and resource allocation plans
Identify opportunities to scale impact, strengthen program delivery, and improve outcomes through innovation, partnerships, and evidence-informed adaptations
Monitor program performance, risks, and dependencies, and implement corrective actions to ensure successful delivery and measurable impact
Assess client needs and strategically deploy internal subject matter experts or external partners to deliver high-quality support
Oversee end-to-end program operations across cohort cycles, ensuring strong project management, cross-functional coordination, and consistent quality standards
Guide the development and use of theories of change, performance metrics, and impact narratives in collaboration with partners and evaluators
Ensure compliance with funder, institutional, and regulatory requirements, including timely and accurate reporting
Manage the content design and development process in collaboration with program leadership, learning specialists, and internal and external experts
Plan and support delivery of virtual and in-person program activities, including convenings, trainings, and retrospectives to capture learning and inform improvements
Partner with internal teams responsible for curriculum, communications, evaluation, and knowledge management to support coherent program execution
Build and sustain strong relationships with city leaders, philanthropy, partner organizations, academic collaborators, and other key stakeholders
Serve as a primary representative of GovEx and the City Data Alliance, along with the Sr. Director of Programs, to external audiences, including governments, funders, and sector leaders
Communicate program progress, outcomes, and challenges clearly and consistently to internal leadership and external partners
Coordinate collaborative program design and delivery with partners, managing expectations and ensuring alignment with shared goals
Collaborate with the Communications team to amplify program impact through written and multimedia products
Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance management for program contributors
Assign staff, in coordination with appropriate center leadership, to projects, set clear goals, and ensure accountability to program objectives and timelines
Partner with center leadership to develop and implement strategies for upskilling and reskilling program staff
Contribute to broader GovEx strategic planning and organizational decision-making as a senior program leader
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree in Finance, Business or related field
Five years of related experience, with at least three years managing staff
Demonstrated expertise in leading complex, multi-stakeholder programs from design through delivery, evaluation, and refinement
Strong understanding of local and state government operations, with direct experience working in or alongside public sector organizations
Working knowledge of data, performance management, research, evaluation, and analytics as applied in government contexts
Ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative information into clear insights, decisions, and compelling narratives for diverse audiences
Proven ability to manage and influence complex relationships with funders, partners, clients, and senior leaders
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience with reporting, facilitation, training, and public speaking
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively and adapt as conditions and priorities change
Experience supporting or leading program evaluation, impact storytelling, and grant or funder reporting processes
Demonstrated people leadership skills, including coaching, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams
High degree of judgment, initiative, and professionalism in representing an organization externally
Preferred
Eight (8) years related experience around program management and development
Eight (8) years working experience around data and performance practices with and/or within government, in public policy, public administration, or a related field, particularly within local or state governments at the leadership capacity
Experience managing data in Airtable
At least five years of experience working in public policy, public administration, or a related field, particularly within local or state governments
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