Program Manager

J. Morrissey

New Haven, CT

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Academic Research, Alliance/Partner Management, Brand Strategy, Budget Management, Cadence, Communication Skills, Conferences, Content Management, Detail Oriented, Digital Media, Event Management, Finance, Financial Management, Follow Through, Funding, Leadership, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Program Planning, Project/Program Management, Seminars, Social Media, Startup, Website Management
LOCATION
New Haven, CT
POSTED
5 days ago

Program Manager
New Haven, CT | Fully On-site | Temp to Hire
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am – 4:30pm
Salary: $70,000 – 100,000, based on experience
In partnership with a longstanding client of ours, we are seeking a detail oriented, independent, and driven Program Manager to build and lead core programming initiatives to help build out early stage processes and engagement.
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree
  • 3+ years of experience in Operations, Administration, or Program Management
  • Experience coordinating and planning events
  • Experience with digital media platforms including social media and websites
The Ideal Candidate Is:
  • Independent, proactive self-starter who can operate with minimal direction
  • Strong ability to work in ambiguous, startup-like environments
  • Strategic thinker with strong execution and follow-through
  • Proven experience managing or running programs end-to-end
  • Comfortable taking initiative, solving problems, and knowing when to escalate
  • Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skill
Responsibilities
  • Lead planning and execution of programming including speaker series, seminars, and conferences
  • Build and maintain program structure, workflows, and operational cadence
  • Oversee advancement and growth of program initiatives aligned with organizational mission and goals
  • Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders across academic and research communities
  • Support branding and visibility efforts, including early-stage social media and website content management
  • Collaborate with leadership and finance partners to manage budgets and ensure fiscal responsibility
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement, program enhancement, and increased engagement
  • Support tracking and reporting systems to monitor program performance and impact
  • Build and execute structured calendar of events, seminars, and speaker programs
  • Establish foundational branding and outreach strategy
  • Develop early-stage social media presence and communications plan
  • Create operational systems and workflows to support program growth
  • Ensure consistent execution of early programming initiatives
  • In future phases, support partnership development, grant-related activities, and external funding initiatives

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