Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives

About Louisiana Public Health Institute (LPHI)

Since 1997, LPHI is a statewide non-profit enhancing the health and well-being of Louisianians through collaboration with over 500 partners locally, statewide, and nationally. Our team of 65+ employees focuses on advancing health equity, partnerships, a healthier Louisiana, and organizational vitality.

Why Join This Role?

As a foundational contributor, this managerial role spearheads multiple projects propelling LPHI's programs and initiatives forward. You will gain broad experience across business development and strategic projects while engaging in a culture that values innovation, equity, and employee growth.

Job Details

• Position: Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives
• Salary Range: $67,367 - $81,689, commensurate with qualifications and experience
• Schedule: Standard 40-hour workweek; options include traditional, flexible, or compressed hours
• Location: Remote with less than 10% occasional travel; optional New Orleans office attendance available
• Reports To: Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives
• No direct supervisory responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Lead onboarding and optimization of grant-seeking software to align funding opportunities with organizational priorities, distributing tailored bi-weekly grant alerts and maintaining funder tracking tools.
• Streamline and train staff on business development processes, including grant identification, proposal coordination, and integration with finance.
• Contribute to writing proposals, scopes, and budget development while managing pre- and post-engagement with external partners.
• Develop partner profiles, conduct environmental scans, and manage stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Drive process improvements, establish organizational standards for documentation, and support service line development with outreach and pricing strategies.
• Manage projects including documentation management, operational tool deployment, and continuous efficiency enhancements across teams.
• Assist in organizational reporting aligned with Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning functions.
• Design and implement procurement systems and lead the implementation of project management software and tools at the organizational level.
• Support communications through preparing professional correspondence, organizing dissemination, auditing document systems, and aiding marketing efforts for external partnerships.
• Manage project timelines, develop workflows and standard operating procedures, monitor risks, ensure quality control, and support staff training.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required; PMP certification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience providing complex administrative and project management support to leadership.
• Proficient with project management and grant tracking software, Microsoft Office suite, and video conferencing platforms (e.g., Teams, Zoom).
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with high emotional intelligence and discretion in confidential matters.
• Experience in survey development and usage of polling tools.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and solve problems proactively.

Benefits and Work Environment

• 7% employer contribution to 401k after six months (regardless of employee contribution)
• Fully covered employee premiums for health, dental, disability, and life insurance after one month
• Employee Assistance Program fully paid
• Paid parking in New Orleans office
• Flexible work schedules to suit employee needs
• Professional development support
• Generous paid leave including 15+ holidays, vacation days increasing with tenure, personal days, a floating holiday, and sick leave

Organizational Culture and Values

LPHI fosters an environment driven by equity, creativity, and continuous learning. Employees operate in flexible work settings promoting trust, collaboration, and accountability. Clear expectations and regular communications help colleagues remain aligned with organizational goals advancing health equity and impact.