Manager, Program Planning & Delivery (Education) at Girls Who Code

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Education, Non-ProfitIndustries

Requirements

4+ years of relevant experience in project management, program operations, or program delivery, ideally in K–12, ed-nonprofit, or scaled program contexts
Proven success managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects with competing priorities and seasonal cycles
Strong organizational and coordination skills to keep projects on track and ensure deadlines are met
Clear communication and effective collaboration across teams and functions
Experience with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., ClickUp, Asana, or similar) and comfort with Google Workspace, Slack, and Zoom
Initiative and strong ownership mindset to follow through, problem solve, and align teams to goals
Comfort working and collaborating with in-person and remote team members
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; design and manage with empathy and awareness of how identity and access shape experiences
Preferred qualifications
Experience facilitating trainings, workshops, or events for educators, students, or program staff
Familiarity with Salesforce and Campaign Monitor for tracking, communications, and reporting
Experience in program management or delivery for youth-serving or educational organizations
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; PMP or similar certification is a plus

Responsibilities

Develop and manage comprehensive project plans for Pathways programs across Summer, Fall, and Spring cycles—ensuring clear milestones, dependencies, and accountability
Coordinate cross-functional workflows and support timely progress across teams
Proactively convene the right stakeholders to solve challenges and keep work on track
Partner with internal and seasonal staff to plan, launch, and assess Pathways programming with an eye toward participant, staff, and partner experience improvement
Facilitate effective meetings, capture and communicate decisions, and ensure transparent documentation and reporting
Coordinate seasonal hiring and onboarding logistics for program staff and support the design or facilitation of staff training and events
Coordinate and support structured post-program debriefs and synthesize learnings into actionable improvements for future cycles
Support other Programs team initiatives on a rotational basis (e.g., GWC Challenges, Upskill Series, or new pilots) as organizational needs evolve
Provide project management and process coordination to ensure high-quality delivery
Maintain and evolve project management systems in ClickUp—building templates, dashboards, and shared practices that improve visibility and accountability across the team
Identify and implement small-scale process improvements that strengthen program planning, communication, and efficiency
Support team documentation and help maintain consistent organization of shared resources

Skills

Project Management

Program Planning

Cross-functional Coordination

Stakeholder Management

ClickUp

Workflow Coordination

Meeting Facilitation

Risk Anticipation

Documentation

Hiring Logistics

Staff Onboarding

Process Improvement

Girls Who Code

Empowers young women with coding skills

About Girls Who Code

Girls Who Code empowers young women by teaching them coding skills to help close the gender gap in technology. The organization offers free summer programs and after-school clubs specifically designed for teenage girls, creating a supportive environment for them to learn and explore coding. Unlike many other tech education initiatives, Girls Who Code focuses solely on young women, aiming to change the perception of who can be a programmer and to build a large community of future female engineers. Their goal is to provide accessible and engaging coding education, collaborating with schools and corporations to deliver over 8,500 programs worldwide. Funding comes from partnerships and sponsorships with major companies, which support their free educational offerings and help raise awareness about women in tech.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

2020Year Founded

$6.9MTotal Funding

GRANTCompany Stage

Consumer Software, EducationIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Hybrid Work Options

Paid Parental Leave

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Risks

Increased competition from other coding programs targeting young women.

Over-reliance on corporate sponsorships could be risky in economic downturns.

Maintaining engagement as new technologies emerge not covered in curricula.

Differentiation

Girls Who Code offers free programs, making coding accessible to young women.

The organization partners with top female engineers for mentorship and exposure.

Girls Who Code has the largest pipeline of future female engineers globally.

Upsides

$5 million grant from S&P Global Foundation boosts program expansion.

Partnership with Clé de Peau Beauté increases visibility and attracts sponsors.

Collaboration with Code Ninjas introduces interactive curriculum elements.

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