Top 141 Program director Jobs in Chicago Il

Senior Director of Program Strategy and Impact
Centers For New Horizons Inc —Chicago, IL
- $100,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Children
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Program Director - Pederson McCormick
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CHICAGO INC —Chicago, IL
- $73,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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SENIOR DIRECTOR OF FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS
City of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $125,316 a year
- Monday to Friday
- High school
- 5 years
- Office
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Program Director, Mars Snacking Foundation
Mars —Chicago, IL
- $169,840 - $233,530 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 11+ years
- Research
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Program Director
The Salvation Army Central Territory —Chicago, IL
- $72,850 a year
- Ability to climb stairs
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Driver's License
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Program Director
Landor —Chicago, IL
- $125,000 - $175,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Analysis skills
- SharePoint
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Director of Program Services
Westside Justice Center —Chicago, IL
- $85,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Director of Programs
Academy for Urban School Leadership (AUSL) —Chicago, IL
- $105,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Writing skills
- Research
- 403(b) matching
- Health savings account
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Senior Program Manager: Administration & Operations
Illinois Public Health Institute —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- Office
- Contracts
- Senior level
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Program Management Director
Sidley Austin LLP —Chicago, IL
- $231,600 - $330,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
Director - Bridge Program
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Background check
- Bachelor of Science
- 3 years
Program Director: Holistic Mental Health and Wellness Empowerment Pilot Program
Life After Justice —Chicago, IL
- $200 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Psychology
- Employee discount
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Program Management Director
Stanley Consultants —Chicago, IL
- $207,100 - $284,800 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 18 years or older
- Engineering
- Office
- Profit sharing
- Health savings account
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Director of ISBE Programs - Chicago
Merlin Day Academy —Chicago, IL
- $95,000 - $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Clinic
- Senior level
- Free parking
- Paid holidays
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Program Director
Symetria Recovery —Palos Heights, IL
- $85,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Psychiatry
- Addiction Medicine
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Continuing education credits
- Health insurance
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Director of Workforce Programs
JIREH Workforce Foundation —Chicago, IL
- $110,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Office
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
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Senior Program Manager- Community & Healthcare Integration
Illinois Public Health Institute —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Training & development
- Senior level
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Assistant Program Director
HIRE360 —Chicago, IL
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Microsoft Outlook
- English
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Senior Program Manager
Walker-Miller Energy —Chicago, IL
- $107,500 - $125,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Sales
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Program Manager - Performance Management
Illinois Public Health Institute —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- Senior level
- Communication skills
- Public Health
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Senior Director of Program Strategy and Impact

Centers For New Horizons Inc -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$100,000 - $120,000 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k) matching
Loan forgiveness
Life insurance

Qualifications

Performance dashboard reports
Social service program performance evaluation
Large-scale organizational change management
Dashboard creation
Dashboard creation support
Metrics Reporting
Data summary reports
Bachelor's degree
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Project leadership
Cross-functional team management
Data analytics technologies

Full Job Description

Location: Chicago, IL

Work Setting: 100% Onsite (In-Person)

Reports To: Executive Director

Salary Range: $100,000–$120,000 annually

About Centers for New Horizons

Founded in 1971, Centers for New Horizons is a mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering children, youth, and families to become self-reliant and thrive. With more than 100 full-time employees, many of whom live in or near the communities they serve, Centers delivers high-quality programs across seven locations throughout the Bronzeville and Riverdale neighborhoods on Chicago’s South Side, reaching more than 1,000 individuals every day.

Through education, workforce development, behavioral health, housing, and supportive services, Centers is committed to strengthening communities, expanding opportunities, and creating measurable, lasting impact for the families it serves.

Position Summary

The Senior Director of Program Strategy and Impact serves as a strategic partner to the Executive Director and is responsible for advancing organizational strategy, performance measurement, and continuous quality improvement across the agency.

This role will lead the development of organization-wide strategies, performance metrics, and evaluation frameworks that support data-informed decision-making, organizational effectiveness, and measurable community impact. The ideal candidate is a strategic and analytical leader who enjoys translating complex data into meaningful insights that drive organizational growth and improve outcomes for children, youth, and families.

Essential Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Partner with the Executive Director to develop and implement organizationwide strategic initiatives.
Identify opportunities to strengthen programs and improve organizational performance.
Monitor industry trends, best practices, and emerging opportunities that support organizational growth.
Foster collaboration across departments to achieve strategic goals.

Performance Measurement and Data Analytics

Develop and implement organizationwide performance measurement frameworks.
Establish, monitor, and analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Design executive dashboards and reporting tools that provide actionable insights.
Ensure data integrity, consistency, and accessibility across programs.
Translate data into strategic recommendations that support executive decisionmaking.

Continuous Quality Improvement

Lead continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives across the organization.
Develop systems that promote accountability, learning, and operational excellence.
Partner with program leaders to improve performance through datadriven decisionmaking.
Recommend process improvements that strengthen organizational outcomes.

Organizational Effectiveness

Support organizational planning and strategic decisionmaking.
Facilitate crossfunctional initiatives that improve efficiency and service delivery.
Build organizational capacity around performance management and evaluation.
Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Community Partnerships

Build and maintain strategic partnerships that strengthen organizational impact.
Represent Centers for New Horizons in community collaborations and external meetings.
Support initiatives that increase organizational visibility and thought leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required in Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Policy, Nonprofit Management, Social Work, Education, or a related field.
35 years of experience in strategy, operations, organizational effectiveness, program evaluation, performance management, consulting, or a related leadership role.
Demonstrated experience developing KPIs, dashboards, performance metrics, and organizational reporting.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into strategic recommendations.
Experience leading crossfunctional initiatives and driving organizational change.
Excellent communication, presentation, and relationshipbuilding skills.
Strong project management, organizational, and problemsolving abilities.

Preferred Skills

Strategic Planning
Data Analytics
KPI Development
Organizational Effectiveness
Program Evaluation
Performance Measurement
Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
Process Improvement
Change Management
Executive Reporting
Community Engagement

What Success Looks Like

In this role, you will:

Develop meaningful organizational KPIs that improve executive decisionmaking.
Build dashboards that provide visibility into organizational performance and program outcomes.
Strengthen datainformed decisionmaking across the agency.
Improve program effectiveness through measurable outcomes and continuous quality improvement.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
Strengthen partnerships that enhance organizational impact and community visibility.

Why Join Centers for New Horizons?

As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, you’ll have the opportunity to influence organizational strategy, improve operational effectiveness, and help drive meaningful change for children, youth, and families across Chicago.

If you’re passionate about using strategy, collaboration, and data to improve organizational performance and community impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits and Perks

Centers for New Horizons offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and professional growth, including:

Competitive salary of $100,000$120,000 annually
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
11 Paid Holidays
401(k) with Employer Match
Paid Birthday Off
Student Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer

Centers for New Horizons is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.

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