Program Design and Implementation Manager, Disaster & Resilience
Hybrid – Houston, TX | $73,660–$95,606 | Mission-Driven Nonprofit
About the Role
Join Connective and lead programs that strengthen how communities prepare for and recover from natural disasters. You’ll design and deliver hands-on, tech-enabled solutions that make social services more connected, empathetic, and accessible. Working across nonprofit, government, and philanthropic sectors, you’ll turn complex challenges into coordinated systems that improve outcomes for people impacted by disasters.
Why You’ll Love This Role
● Directly impact disaster recovery and resilience in high-risk communities.
● Collaborate with leaders across multiple sectors to solve systemic challenges.
● Join a team of creative problem solvers shaping the future of social services.
What You’ll Do
● Design and implement intake and referral systems to improve access, client experience, and service delivery across Connective programs.
● Work with tech and data teams to translate user needs into technical requirements and successful product development and implementation.
● Lead program planning and execution, including setting objectives, managing timelines and budgets, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
● Drive continuous improvement by analyzing data, developing insights, and applying an Agile, iterative approach to program management.
● Build and manage partnerships, facilitate change management, and launch new initiatives.
What We’re Looking For
● 4+ years in program/design management or strategy roles, including tech-enabled programs (CRM experience a plus).
● Strong data analysis skills and ability to translate user needs into technical requirements.
● Proven success working with senior stakeholders.
● Experience in disaster recovery, large-scale social services, or human-centered design (preferred).
Compensation & Benefits
$73,660–$95,606 + annual bonus | 401(k) w/ 6% match | Day-one health coverage | 20 PTO days + 11 holidays | Paid parental leave | Hybrid work with remote flexibility.
About Connective
Connective is a Houston-based technology, design, and collective action nonprofit transforming social services into a more connected, empathetic, and accessible system.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $73,660.00 - $95,606.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Houston, TX 77002
