Director, Program Management Office, Strategy & Operations

Background 

Blue Meridian Partners is a pioneering philanthropic model for finding and funding scalable solutions to the problems that limit economic mobility and trap America’s young people and families in poverty.   

We know solutions exist, but even the most promising strategies cannot reach far enough, fast enough without significant, long-term investment. We bring an innovative, investor mindset backed by a decades-long track record to the pursuit of upward economic mobility for individuals and communities. Core to our mission is addressing systemic inequities and the injustices they create. By pooling resources, our Partners can unlock substantial philanthropic capital and invest effectively and efficiently.   

Anchored by our carefully tested, performance-based investing approach, Blue Meridian makes strategic, long-term investments across multiple portfolios aimed at boosting economic mobility from cradle to career. We support both nationwide and place-based strategies in order to amplify impact across the country as well as within specific communities. We identify visionary social sector leaders who address key drivers of poverty – including youth unemployment, unplanned pregnancy, and engagement with the criminal justice system – and invest the flexible, upfront capital they need to dream bigger and exponentially expand their reach, influence, and impact.  

We are constantly learning, exploring, and seeking out new collaborations in relentless pursuit of creating lasting impact at scale that can change the life trajectories of millions of young people and families in America. Blue Meridian is staffed by an experienced team of results-focused leaders and we welcome other mission-driven champions to join us.  

Position Profile 

Reporting to the Chief Financial and Business Officer and working closely with other senior leaders, the primary role will be to lead the advancement of the Program Management Office (PMO) and manage key projects across the organization which are strategic and business priorities. Projects are often multi-dimensional and cross-functional with an organization-wide impact. The role will work across all functions of the business, partnering closely, supporting and ensuring coordination and delivery of its critical project initiatives.   

Position Type 

Full time, Exempt 

Location 

New York City Preferred. Hybrid Working Arrangement Allowed.  

Primary Responsibilities[1]

The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following: 

The Director will: 

• Establishes project management approaches, leveraging best practices;
• Typical initiatives may include business process assessment, change management, business process redesign, project management, technology implementations, and new service development.
• Take on additional special projects related to operational transformation.
• Work with the CFBO and other senior leaders to design, structure, plan and implement changes to the future operating model.
• Manage the PMO and regular reporting to the Corporate Committee Leadership as well as lead on the top project initiatives.
• Work with the CFBO and other organizational leaders to integrate their input into, and drive alignment on strategy ensuring projects are clearly mapped to the organizational goals and prioritized.
• Conduct and/or oversee key analyses, map processes and lead workstreams that will support the delivery of operational improvement projects across different functions.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to understand business strategies and prioritize business capabilities;
• Prepares proposals and recommendations encompassing appropriate analysis for review and decision-making;

Qualifications 

Required

• At least 10 years of professional working experience in project management, or corporate Strategy/Transformation functions with a strong interest in philanthropic sector required.   Strong oral and written communications skills are essential, including the ability to present to senior groups and craft well-written prose and PowerPoint materials. 
• Sophisticated and diverse analytical skills and facility in quantitative and qualitative methods are essential. 
• Results-oriented, with a track record of executing against agreed goals and deliverables.  
• Sound judgment and discretion, seeking input and feedback, listening well and sometimes making difficult decisions independently while understanding the need for collaboration and leadership’s endorsement of results.  Open to finding creative, alternative solutions to challenges and disagreements that may arise. 
• Willing to travel as needed 
• Strong computer skills with facility using popular document, spreadsheet, presentation, email, filesharing and other communication software. 
• Aligned with Blue Meridian’s mission and core values; committed to racial equity, diversity and inclusion.   
• Strong project management skills, including experience managing complex, multi-year projects.  

Preferred

• MBA degree, Managing Consulting experience or comparable and demonstrated professional or other experiences preferred.  

At Blue Meridian, we value building a diverse, inclusive workplace. Even if your experience does not fully align with our preferred qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

Hiring Salary 

Blue Meridian Partners aims to provide a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package.

The hiring salary for this position is $236,000. In addition to the base salary, each member of Blue Meridian is eligible to receive a performance based variable incentive bonus.

Blue Meridian also provides generous benefits including:

• Life and disability insurance
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Internal and external professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off including vacation/personal days, paid holidays, half-day summer Fridays, and week-long office closures in the summer and winter
• Employer contributions to a retirement savings plan
• Home Office set-up allowance
• Medical, dental and vision coverage with minimal employee contribution

[1] This position description is a guide to the primary duties and functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and may be revised to meet the changing needs of Blue Meridian Partners at the sole discretion of management.

Blue Meridian Partners is committed to equal employment opportunity, without regard to race, color, gender, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, prior record of arrest or conviction, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. These opportunities include all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including (but not limited to) recruiting, hiring, job assignment, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotion, and termination.