Partner, Program Manager - Program Management & Events

WHO WE ARE

ActBlue is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating cutting-edge technology that fuels Democratic victories and enables progressive causes to thrive.

Our vision is simple: building change through the power of people. Since our founding, we’ve been building innovative solutions to revolutionize grassroots fundraising – if you’ve donated to a Democratic campaign or a progressive organization online, you’ve probably used our platform! We believe in putting power in the hands of small-dollar donors by helping thousands of groups — from local candidates to national movements — mobilize their communities and create a lasting impact. Every member of our team is deeply committed to advancing our shared mission and core values. Together, we are shaping the future of democracy.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Partner, Program Management at ActBlue is a senior individual contributor responsible for leading and executing high-priority, cross-functional programs and events that advance ActBlue's strategic and operational goals. Sitting on the Office of the Executive team and reporting to the Chief of Staff, the Partner works closely with leaders across the organization to design program strategies, coordinate execution, and communicate progress and impact.

This individual will serve as a strategic thought partner and subject matter expert across both program management and event strategy - contributing to program planning, translating organizational priorities into actionable workstreams, and owning the end-to-end execution of high-visibility internal and external events. The Partner will lead complex, high-priority work - navigating ambiguity, developing standards and guidance where needed, and making decisions with consideration of broad organizational implications.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Program Management

• Lead high-priority, cross-functional program development by defining goals, success metrics, scope, and benchmarks for initiatives that support ActBlue's organizational and operational goals; hold accountability for execution quality across multiple workstreams.
• Contribute to the development of ActBlue's operational roadmap, translating organizational strategy into actionable program plans and supporting execution across the organization.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration, enabling clear communication, decision-making, and accountability across departments and with senior members of the organization.
• Incorporate diverse stakeholder perspectives to drive business results, consistently applying ActBlue's practices, historical context, and stakeholder needs in decision-making.
• Develop tools, templates, and planning resources that establish standards and improve program management practices across the organization.
• Build and manage detailed program plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource considerations.
• Identify and mitigate program risks, proactively resolving issues and escalating tradeoff decisions to senior stakeholders as appropriate.
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to leaders across the organization, providing analysis on program performance, organizational trends, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Foster stakeholder alignment, bringing together diverse perspectives and leading through influence across teams.
• Continuously evaluate programs using data and stakeholder feedback, adapting strategies to improve impact and efficiency.

Event Strategy & Execution

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of high-visibility internal events - including all-staff gatherings and organizational offsites - ensuring they are strategically purposeful, operationally seamless, and reflective of ActBlue's culture and values.
• Support external event planning as needed.