Program Director

About This Role

This Director, US Programs will provide senior leadership for IYF's U.S.-based program portfolio, ensuring program excellence, strong stewardship of funder and partner relationships, and the delivery of results aligned with IYF’s Program Performance & Accountability Framework.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of IYF’s U.S. program portfolio, ensuring high-quality delivery across public- and private-funded initiatives
• Ensure programs achieve intended outcomes for young people while meeting performance, compliance, learning, and financial stewardship expectations under PPAF
• Identify and manage programmatic, financial, and operational risks
• Serve as the primary institutional relationship manager for assigned U.S. funders and strategic partners
• Maintain strong, trust-based relationships through delivery excellence, proactive communication, and responsiveness to partner priorities
• Position IYF for renewals, extensions, and expansions based on demonstrated value and results (“farming”)
• Contribute to program growth by shaping opportunities, informing program design, and providing senior technical and strategic input to proposals
• Collaborate closely with Business Development teams to align program evidence, learning, and positioning with growth strategies
• Lead and develop U.S. program teams, ensuring clarity of roles, accountability, and strong performance
• Represent IYF externally in relevant forums, positioning the organization as a credible and results-driven leader in workforce development

Requirements

• Exceptional leadership, management, analytical, and representational skills
• Proven experience delivering complex programs with strong compliance, financial stewardship, and learning
• Demonstrated ability to steward and grow long-term corporate, foundation, and public-sector partnerships
• Experience contributing to business development through strategic inputs, proposal development, and senior positioning
• Strong understanding of performance and accountability frameworks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to manage complexity, prioritize effectively, and balance strategic and operational demands
• Minimum of 7–10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in workforce development, education, or related fields
• Strong commitment to youth development, equity, and inclusive approaches
• Strong cross-cultural competency and communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
• Minimum of 7–10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in workforce development, education, or related fields

Nice to Have

• Spanish proficiency

Skills

* Required skills