Role OverviewThe Chief Program Officer (CPO) is a senior executive leader accountable to the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors for the overall performance, quality, compliance, sustainability, and growth of the organization's programs and services. The CPO ensures that all New York programs advance the mission, strategic priorities, and long-term vision approved by the Board. The CPO provides enterprise-level leadership, translates Board-approved strategy into operational execution, manages organizational risk, and drives programmatic innovation and growth while maintaining regulatory excellence and fiscal discipline.
What You Will Do
The CPO will oversee a NY-based senior leadership team, provide regular reporting to the CEO and Board, ensure all programs operate in full compliance with federal, state, funding, certification, and licensing requirements, and advance Board-approved strategic plans by leading programmatic growth, service expansion, and innovation initiatives.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The CPO will lead a high-performing executive and senior management team, ensure effective succession planning, leadership development, and retention strategies for program leadership roles, and foster a culture of accountability, transparency, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Requirements
- Minimum 10 years of progressive professional experience
- At least 5 years in senior executive or enterprise-level leadership
- Advanced degree in Human Services related field, Business or Public Administration
- Demonstrated experience collaborating with and supporting Boards of Directors
- Proven success leading strategic planning and organizational growth initiatives
- Experience managing organizational risk and ensuring strong governance practices
- Demonstrated ability to drive performance through data-informed decision-making
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental Insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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