Stand Together - Senior Manager, Implementation

• Lead key workstreams across YesF’s federal and state implementation portfolio, with primary responsibility for federal scholarship initiatives • Design and deliver implementation supports including cohort-based learning, startup advisory support and scalable tools to accelerate launch and growth of programs. • Work directly with organization leaders to support launch readiness, operational planning and early-stage implementation • Develop and deliver practical implementation tools, including startup playbooks, compliance guidance, donor engagement strategies and resources • Translate federal policy and emerging guidance into clear, actionable steps for SGOs and partners. • Support YesF’s engagement with federal agencies by helping translate implementation insights into feedback and recommendations that promote a clear, workable regulatory environment for SGOs • Manage timelines and deliverables across multiple implementation engagements • Support coordination with national partners and stakeholders to share learning and strengthen implementation approaches • Draft high-quality memos, briefings and external deliverables to support strategy and communication • A self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset who takes initiative, identifies opportunities and moves work forward • You are comfortable owning workstreams, managing details and delivering high-quality outputs in fast-moving environments • A builder who thrives in creating structure, solving problems and helping stand up new programs • 5-8 years of experience in policy implementation, program management, nonprofit operations or a related field • Strong understanding of program operations and execution, ideally with exposure to education programs, tax credits, and/or non-profit environments • Excellent written communicator, able to translate complex ideas into clear, practical guidance • Capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines and skilled at managing both strategy and execution, with strong attention to detail • Comfortable working directly with external partners while staying aligned internally • Motivated by expanding education opportunity and ensuring programs work well for families • The willingness and ability to travel up to 35% of the time. • Standout Candidates Will Also Bring: • Exposure to fundraising and donor strategy • Experience working across multiple states or in a national policy environment • Experience building operational playbooks, accelerators, or cohort-based programs