Lead Program Manager, Developer Outreach

Remote

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Nonprofit, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess 8+ years of experience managing multi-stakeholder groups, including staff, partner organizations, and volunteers, along with 8+ years of experience in community management or technical event management, specifically with a portfolio of past projects related to technological and social change. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are also required.

Responsibilities

The Lead Program Manager will independently lead the strategic alignment, design, delivery, and evaluation of critical WMF programs related to volunteer developers and our Hackathons, overseeing all aspects of the programs in their portfolio including alignment, dependencies, and risks. They will manage and facilitate events and workshops, create program materials, lead a team of outreach coordinators, support community organizations, manage budgets, and communicate program outcomes to stakeholders. Additionally, they will build and maintain relationships with community leaders, serve as a spokesperson for the program, and may require international travel for events such as the annual Wikimedia Hackathon and Wikimania Hackathon.

Skills

Program Management

Strategic Planning

Cross-functional Collaboration

Event Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Change Management

Risk Management

Technical Ecosystem Knowledge

Wikimedia Foundation

Operates Wikipedia and free knowledge projects

About Wikimedia Foundation

The Wikimedia Foundation operates Wikipedia and other free knowledge projects, aiming to create a world where everyone can freely access and share knowledge. It provides a platform for users to read, contribute, and share content, while also supporting the volunteer communities that help maintain these projects. The foundation is funded by donations from individuals and institutions, emphasizing its nonprofit status. Unlike many other organizations, it focuses on making knowledge accessible to all without charge, advocating for policies that support free knowledge initiatives. Its goal is to empower individuals to contribute to and benefit from a collective pool of knowledge.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2003Year Founded

$145.9MTotal Funding

GRANTCompany Stage

Social Impact, EducationIndustries

501-1,000Employees