Director of Programs

Job Description

Job Description

Title : Director of Programs

Reporting To : CEO

Location : Arlington, VA

About Q2IMPACT :

Q2IMPACT is a data- and AI-first organization known for delivering innovative, customized solutions in monitoring, evaluation, learning, digital transformation, and performance management for government, security, and development partners. Drawing on deep expertise in advanced analytics, digital platforms, and AI, we help clients solve their most complex data, knowledge management, and operational challenges. Our collaborative culture values curiosity, partnership, and technical excellence.

Position Summary :

Q2IMPACT is seeking a highly motivated professional to serve as?Director of Programs who brings experience translating efficient operations to support corporate strategy. This is a new position that will oversee our growing portfolio of projects and play a leadership role in shaping the next decade. The incumbent will be a member of Q2IMPACT’s leadership team and will be responsible for driving thought leadership, on project growth, and driving project excellence. Responsible for meeting revenue, P&L targets across the portfolio, labor planning, ensuring project technical and financial performance, managing risk, and supporting Q2IMPACT’s growth.

The right candidate will be forward thinking and innovative leader who is able to provide new technical and technology-based solutions that are aligned with evolving market needs. He / she should work to incorporate our new tools / products in the projects and be driven to grow the project portfolio. He / she should have an eye for detail as well as be able to oversee project operations and smooth project implementation, problem solve, and provide clear direction and goals to the team as well as be able to mentor them.

The ideal candidate should be driven by excellence, have the ability to multitask effectively, and bring leadership experience and excellent communication skills. They should have demonstrated success working with different clients and stakeholders including but not limited to the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Defense. They should also have a strong background in project management and oversight; experience with various contracting mechanisms as well as cooperative agreements and subawards; project start-up; client management; and technical experience aligned with Q2IMPACT ’s growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities :

Project Oversight : Work with project management teams and field teams to deliver high quality programming, meet and exceed annual target budgets, and proactively identify and address areas of risk.

Develop new and innovative strategies that can grow Q2IMPACT program portfolio and be a differentiator in the market; contribute to the development and execution of the organization’s larger strategic plans.

Contribute to Q2IMPACT strategic and financial goals by strengthening organizational capabilities and fostering a positive workplace culture.

Strategic Planning : Work across projects and portfolios to identify and address cross-cutting challenges and opportunities. For example, identifying existing and projected technical needs and initiating recruitment for candidates; improving the budget forecasting process and oversight in coordination with finance; developing and deploying risk mitigation strategies.

Business development : Contribute directly to business development by leading and writing proposals and working through existing projects to identify areas for growth.

Technical Leadership : Represent Q2IMPACT in a technical capacity to industry events, while engaging with clients, and through thought leadership. Support staff to expand their technical capacity. Identify technical gaps and opportunities for growth. Work collaboratively with the leadership team.

Capacity Building : Provide a mix of coaching, mentoring, and training to staff. Directly support senior-level staff to build leadership and technical skills. Develop company-wide capacity building / training programs for project management skills.

Foster a culture of knowledge management, ensuring lessons learned are documented and shared widely.

Education, Qualifications & Skills :

Advanced degree in international relations, international development, business, or a related field preferred.

Experience : Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role. Experience working across multiple clients and different donor agencies is highly desirable.

AI / Technology driven – someone who has the experience incorporating technology and / or AI and has a vision for how to leverage AI to advance technical work.

Skills : Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

Project Operations : Proven experience in managing operations for a portfolio of projects and in managing corporate KPIs.

Proposal Experience : experience serving as technical lead on proposals, designing technical approaches and solutions and delivering clear, compelling, and compliant bids.

Languages : Proficiency in English is required.

Security Clearance Preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS & REQUIRED EQUIPMENT :

The incumbent in this position will work in a professional office environment and will utilize the following equipment when working :

Computer (laptop or desktop)

Printer / Photocopier / Scanner / Fax

Telephone

Other (Specify if any)

The physical demands and work environment that have been described is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

This position description is an overview of the major functions and requirements of this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of the position; the Employee’s Manager may assign other duties as related or as otherwise deemed appropriate and necessary within the general scope, without the need for additional compensation.