CARE Is Hiring a Senior Manager, Program Strategy and Innovation (USA) | Salary Up to $130,796
Organization: CARE USA
Position: Senior Manager, Program Strategy and Innovation
Employment Type: Full-Time
Locations: Atlanta, Georgia or Washington, DC, USA
Salary: $130,796 per year
Travel: Up to 20%
Language: English
Join CARE and Help Shape Global Humanitarian Strategy
CARE, one of the world’s leading humanitarian and international development organizations, is seeking a Senior Manager, Program Strategy and Innovation to support strategic leadership and organizational excellence.
This is an outstanding opportunity for experienced professionals in programme management, strategy, consulting, or international development who want to influence global programmes that improve the lives of millions of people worldwide.
About CARE
CARE is a globally recognized humanitarian organization working to fight poverty, inequality, and social injustice. Every year, CARE partners with communities around the world to respond to emergencies, strengthen livelihoods, promote gender equality, and support long-term development.
Through innovation, evidence-based programming, and strong partnerships, CARE continues to deliver life-changing impact across more than 100 countries.
About the Role
The Senior Manager, Program Strategy and Innovation serves as a strategic advisor and operational leader supporting CARE’s Chief Impact & Innovation Officer (CIIO) and the Program Strategy & Innovation (PSI) leadership team.
The position functions similarly to a Chief of Staff, coordinating executive priorities, driving strategic initiatives, supporting governance processes, and ensuring that leadership teams remain aligned on organizational goals.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys managing complex projects, collaborating with senior leaders, and driving organizational performance across global programmes.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Support the Chief Impact & Innovation Officer with executive planning and strategic priorities.
- Coordinate leadership meetings, agendas, and follow-up actions.
- Prepare executive briefings, presentations, speeches, and decision papers.
- Lead CARE’s Programme Strategy & Innovation governance processes.
- Manage cross-functional strategic initiatives across the organization.
- Develop dashboards and reporting tools to track organizational performance.
- Coordinate enterprise-wide programme reporting and performance metrics.
- Identify operational challenges and facilitate timely solutions.
- Prepare materials for Board meetings and executive leadership.
- Support external engagements, presentations, and partnership meetings.
- Strengthen internal communications and collaboration across teams.
- Lead staff engagement activities, learning sessions, retreats, and onboarding initiatives.
- Promote knowledge sharing and organizational learning across global technical teams.
Qualifications
Applicants should have:
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
- At least 7 years of experience in strategy, programme management, organizational leadership, consulting, or related fields.
- Proven experience managing complex projects involving multiple teams and stakeholders.
- Excellent written, presentation, and communication skills.
- Strong organizational and project management abilities.
- The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience building trusted relationships with senior leaders and diverse stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates with the following experience are encouraged to apply:
- International development or humanitarian programming.
- Organizational performance measurement and learning.
- Innovation management.
- Supporting executive leadership teams.
- Global programme delivery.
- Management consulting.
Salary and Benefits
CARE offers a competitive annual salary:
$130,796 (USD)
Actual starting salary will depend on experience, education, skills, and location.
Employees also benefit from working within one of the world’s most respected humanitarian organizations while enjoying opportunities for professional development, leadership growth, and meaningful global impact.
Why Work at CARE?
CARE believes that diverse perspectives drive stronger solutions to global challenges.
By joining CARE, you will:
- Work alongside world-class humanitarian and development professionals.
- Help shape global strategy and innovation.
- Influence programmes that reach millions of people worldwide.
- Support evidence-based decision-making.
- Grow your leadership career in an internationally respected organization.
- Contribute to creating a more equal and just world.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is ideal for professionals with experience in:
- Programme Strategy
- Programme Management
- International Development
- Humanitarian Response
- Organizational Effectiveness
- Management Consulting
- Innovation Management
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)
- Executive Leadership Support
- Nonprofit Management
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Start Your Global Leadership Journey
If you’re an experienced strategist who thrives in fast-paced environments and wants to influence humanitarian programmes at a global level, this CARE opportunity offers the chance to make a lasting impact while advancing your leadership career.
Apply early, as applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
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