Chief Program Officer

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Chief Program Officer Job Description – Prosperity Connection

Job Summary

The Chief Program Officer (CPO) reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and will play a key strategic role in executing on high-level agency goals and structures required to meet and exceed objectives, helping to position the agency for future growth.  The CPO is a key executive leader responsible for overseeing and driving the strategic planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of all programs within Prosperity Connection (PC). The CPO plays a pivotal role in shaping PC’s impact, ensuring that programs align with the PC’s goals and objectives, mission and vision.

Supervises: Director of Coaching, Director of St. Louis Builds Credit

Essential Duties

·       Leadership, Management, Accountability

·       Program Strategy and Planning

·       Chief Strategist for Program Planning, Oversight and Compliance

Key Responsibilities

·       Work as the chief strategist responsible for setting strategy and goals for all programmatic activity.

·       Responsible for the successful leadership of the Coaching and St. Louis Builds Credit programs.

·       Design and implementation of new programs, ensuring they meet identified community needs, are scalable and financially sustainable.

·       Establish Objectives and identify the most relevant KPIs to assess program effectiveness, evaluating quarterly and adjusting programs to optimize outcomes.

·       Analyze programmatic metrics to make data-drive decisions and recommendations for programmatic updates, additions and/or reductions.

·       Working with the team to determine the best methods for data collection using Salesforce for report and communicating program impact.

·       Lead and manage two directors and support them in recruiting, mentoring and managing high-performing teams of up to five coaches and three financial educators per program and within a culture of collaboration and accountability.

·       Create growth plans and support the professional development of direct reports.

·       In collaboration with the Chief Advancement Officer, build and maintain strong relationships with partners, funders, and other stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and collaboration to advance program objectives.

·       Responsible for creating and managing the annual budget for all programs.

·       Responsible for staying current on best practices and innovation in the field.

·       Required to attend Board of Director and Board Committee meetings as needed.

Required Skills and Abilities

·       We value diverse paths to leadership – the candidate is expected to bring 7-10 years of corporate, business or nonprofit management experience, including at least three years in a senior role, through any combination of education, professional, or lived experience.

·       Must demonstrate a strong passion for and enthusiasm in our work within the financial education field as demonstrated by work and/or volunteer experience.

·       Ability to work with diverse constituents.

·       Exemplary interpersonal skills with a strong client focus as well as the ability to engage effectively with sophisticated volunteers and donors.

·       Experience in people management of teams of at least seven people.

·       Strong leadership and team-building skills with experience in managing and motivating diverse teams.

·       Demonstrated experience in budgeting, financial management, and resource allocation.

·       Creative and strategic thinker and leader with a track record of successfully leading teams to achieve organizational objectives.

·       Commitment to innovation and process improvement.

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a CRM – Salesforce preferred.

·       Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

·       Must demonstrate energy, enthusiasm, flexible thinking and interest in working within a fast-paced, growing organization.

·       Working nights and weekends and travel may be required.

Salary Range: $80,000 – $120,000

Other Benefits

Employer-paid medical, dental, & vision
Four weeks of paid vacation annually
Seven days paid sick time annually
Eleven Federal holidays & a one-week winter break
½ day Summer Fridays
A hybrid work environment
Dog-friendly office
Professional development opportunities

To Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter for consideration.  Your cover letter should specifically address:

·       Your approach to developing a team and motivating a diverse group of individuals.

·       Why you believe financial education is critical to the region.

Materials should be addressed to Katherine D. Siddens, CEO, Prosperity Connection, and sent to employment@prosperityconnection.org.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, beginning February 20, 2025, and conducting interviews accordingly.  As the position may be filled at any time, we urge interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to be considered.