Senior Manager, Implementation

The Sr. Manager, Implementation plays a key role in leading yes. every kid. foundation’s (YesF) work to support successful implementation by translating education freedom policy into executable, scalable programs. 

The Sr. Manager will lead day-to-day execution of YesF’s federal and state-based implementation priorities and related initiatives, working directly with organization leaders, administrators, partners and internal teams to translate policy into action. 

This hands-on role will be focused on delivering high-quality implementation support from start-up strategy to operational execution. The Sr. Manager will help translate policy into practice by developing tools, solving operational challenges and supporting programs that are simple, accessible and effective for families. 

This role may be performed remotely with frequent travel. 

• 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. 

• 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