Job Description

The Program Manager—Partnerships & Giving, plays a critical role in the management and development of the enterprise partnerships & giving program initiatives. Supports the execution of philanthropic giving, community partnerships and strategic initiatives to align with the organization’s values and priorities. 

Develop, implement, and coordinate partnerships and giving initiatives in support of the enterprise strategy while complying with best practices to ensure timely and effective program delivery and administration. Coordination and communication of initiatives from concept through execution and transition phases. Pro-actively manage program deliverables and solutions on schedule, within scope and budget.

Navy Federal provides much more than a job. We provide a meaningful career experience, including a culture that is energized, engaged and committed; and fierce appreciation for our teams, who are rewarded with highly competitive pay and generous benefits and perks.

Our approach to careers is simple yet powerful: Make our mission your passion.

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Equal Employment Opportunity: Navy Federal values and celebrates diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected Veteran.

Hybrid Workplace: Navy Federal Credit Union is a hybrid workplace, and details will be discussed during your interview process.

Disclaimers: Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on business need. An assessment may be required to compete for this position. Job postings are subject to close early or extend out longer than the anticipated closing date at the hiring team’s discretion based on qualified applicant volume. Navy Federal Credit Union assesses market data to establish salary ranges that enable us to remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range, based on your experience, location and market position.

Bank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.

• Advanced verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills (including Power Point), including ability to communicate complex terms to all levels of audiences
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently 
• Experience in workflow and program development including development of requirements documents, procedures, and implementation plans
• Significant experience in managing multiple initiatives, and meet changing requirements and priorities to accomplish objectives and goals, independently or in a team environment
• Significant experience in collaborating across organizational boundaries and building partnerships across various functions
• Experience in leading, training, guiding and mentoring others
• Significant experience working with leadership and management in diverse and complex operational environments
• Advanced project management skills to include establishing and leading project teams; managing timelines/deadlines/resources; ensuring successful project implementation
• Advanced planning, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Advanced skill in identifying and analyzing business requirements and recommending solutions
• Innovative thinking skills to solve problems and facilitate the decision-making process
• Analytical thinking skills to include summarizing information and clearly identifying key elements, patterns, results, or relationships
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Management, or the equivalent combination of training, education, and experience

Desired Qualification(s)

• Project Management Professional (PMP), or the equivalent combination of training, education, and experience
• Expert knowledge of Navy Federal's functions, philosophy, operations, and organizational objectives
• Knowledge of systems and software used at Navy Federal
• Working knowledge of state and Federal laws; industry regulations, principles, and practices; and company policies that govern the business unit's products/services
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or the equivalent combination of training, education, and experience

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 5:00PM

Locations: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180 | 5510 Heritage Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526 | 141 Security Drive, Winchester, VA 22602

• Supports the execution of philanthropic initiatives, community partnerships and strategic initiatives to align with the organization’s values and priorities 
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with cross-sectional business units and external organizations to ensure alignment of goals, expectations, and deliverables
• Create presentations visually depicting initiatives, deliverables, status, progress, tracking and updates
• Create and execute strategies to build and maintain internal relationships and external partnerships
• Cultivate and manage relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring ongoing support and engagement
• Review program-related data using performance measurements and indicators to identify areas for improvement and potential risk and develop action plans for each indicator or area identified and lead change management
• Consult with leadership and business partners to effectively define KPIs and short/long-term goals and objectives, initiatives, and actions plans
• Analyze overall program effectiveness; identify and address areas of opportunity and make recommendations
• Innovatively identify and collaborate with management regarding the current and future needs and trends for programs and channels based on feedback
• Identify, scope, document, coordinate, and implement business solution requirements in accordance with program/channel and project goals
• Support qualitative and quantitative analysis using analytical techniques, tools, models, simulation, etc.
• Direct and lead work by developing and coordinating work plans, schedules, milestones, deliverables, and training
• Manage program budgets including risk and impact of changes to program plans
• Identify and minimize risks or constraints that would impact program deliverables
• Identify, communicate, and resolve branch/division/department or cross-organizational areas of concern that may impede or impact other projects/initiatives
• Maintain/archive program documentation
• Ensures program deliverables are met in accordance with expectations
• Prioritize assignments, including project analysis, requirements definition, and implementation of program modifications and enhancements
• Develop action plans for achieving strategic initiatives and enhancing partnerships 
• Manage moderately complex programs
• Serve on teams and task groups for programs or initiatives of considerable impact within the business unit &/or across the organization
• Ensure effective program management from inception through implementation
• Mentor members of the team within the branch to ensure cooperation and consistent application of policies and procedures
• Solve moderate to complex project-related problems
• Interact effectively with managers and division/department management concerning program(s)
• Recommend improvements across division/department lines
• Build relationships with management and key stakeholders
• Perform other duties as assigned