Safe Kids Worldwide Director of Program Operations

Children's National Hospital.com

Office

Silver Spring

Full Time

Safe Kids Worldwide Director of Program Operations - (250002LC)

Description

The Program Director is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing strategic injury prevention programs. Develops a vision for the structure, growth and management of injury prevention programs that is fully consistent with the organization's strategic plan. Recommends and implements strategies to enhance program impact and reach.

The Program Director ensures effective and timely execution of programs and initiatives, and work cooperatively across departments and with external partners and network members to develop strategies to influence behavior change through research, awareness and education.

Collaborates in the development of programs and provides oversight and direction to the supporting departments in order to meet program goals. Networks with other partner agencies, associations and professionals to further enhance the program content.

Domestic travel required.

Qualifications

Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree Knowledge of public health models and multifaceted public health programs preferred. (Required)
Master's Degree (Preferred)

Minimum Work Experience
7 years related experience (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge
Strategic mindset
Proactively anticipates problems and offers solutions.
Ability to identify opportunities to improve effectiveness across the lines of programs and departments.
Ability to reprioritize based on new opportunities and challenges
Demonstrated leadership skills
Strong supervision experience working with staff, affiliates and volunteers to ensure an integrated, organized effort, as well as goal-oriented accomplishments
Ability to effectively communicate the mission of the organization and articulate the impact of injury prevention programs
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Detail oriented
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Creative, adaptive and responsive approach to relationship management
Poise, compassion, creativity and integrity coupled with the ability to earn the confidence of a wide range of internal and external constituents
Proven outcomes for developing tactics to meet goals and objectives
Strong writing and editing skills.

Functional Accountabilities
Strategic Program Development

Initiate and set goals for programs according to the strategic objectives of the organization.
Plan the programs from start to completion involving deadlines, milestones and processes.
Devise evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determine the need for improvements.
Apply change, risk and resource management principles when needed.
Read reports prepared by managers to determine progress and issues.
Keep senior management informed with detailed and accurate reports or presentations.
Ensure programs are synchronized with the work of the research, network, advocacy and communications departments.
Ensure programs reflect Safe Kids' commitment to equity.

Promote Injury Prevention Programs and Resources

Manage project teams in the development of culturally relevant educational materials, evaluation tools and online resources for programs and initiatives.
Serve as the technical advisor to develop content for awareness campaigns and on web properties, social media channels, etc.
Collaborate with the Program, Research and Communications teams to ensure injury prevention information is disseminated accurately and effectively to public audiences.
Direct and lead break-out sessions, and recruit speakers for Safe Kids’ global childhood injury prevention conferences that bring together international experts, global partners and local coalition coordinators.
Manage break-out sessions and conduct presentations to share the organization’s current and upcoming initiatives at external conferences and meetings.

Manage Sponsor Relationships and Key Partnerships

Cultivate, maintain and enhance partnerships with corporate and federal sponsors.
Manage communication with partners and project teams to ensure effective and timely execution of programs and campaigns.
Collaborate with private and public sector organizations.
Collaborate with the Development team to prepare proposals, project plans and program reports to support and enhance sponsorships.
Represent Safe Kids at external meetings and on partner workgroups/committees.

Direct Program Staff

Hire, train and be a motivating mentor to staff.
Lead large group discussions to answer questions and remedy complaints
Create and nurture effective communication within the organization
Build a strong team through open communication and by collaborating on decision-making responsibilities
Hold themselves and their staff accountable for delivering upon expectations and deadlines with high quality

Direct Department Operations

Direct departmental operations, policies and procedures.
Ensure program operations and activities adhere to organizational guidelines and policies.
Discover and implement ways to enhance efficiency and productivity of procedures and people.
Manage development of program budgets, timelines and staffing needs to ensure program success and effectiveness. Monitor flow of funding and expenses to ensure financial compliance.
Reprioritize staff and budget as needed to address new challenges and opportunity.

Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Leader)
Deliver

Set and clearly communicate team goals and priorities in alignment with departmental goals and budgets
Develop the budget and assign resources to meet the team goals
Provide the resources and guidance required for employees to perform effectively
Develop procedures to ensure high safety and quality, and course-correct as needed
Identify customers’ needs and ensure service excellence in meeting those needs

Engage

Be the link between the department and the team in defining the strategies to meet team goals
Provide prompt and clear feedback to staff and support their performance
Ensure team adherence to organizational regulations
Manage the working environment to promote productivity and motivation
Represent the team in clearing obstacles to high performance
Hire staff and develop their capabilities
Monitor and promote strong employee engagement

Grow

Encourage and share new ways of making the right work easier to do
Recognize and share incremental improvements in operations
Promote the success of organizational and department initiatives by clearly aligning programs to the mission

Primary Location

: Maryland-Silver Spring

Work Locations

: Inventa Towers 1 Inventa Place Silver Spring 20910

Job

: Non-Clinical Professional

Organization

: Safe Kid's AdministrationPosition Status: R (Regular) - FT - Full-TimeShift: DayWork Schedule: 9-5

Job Posting

: Sep 17, 2025, 8:41:57 PM

Full-Time Salary Range

: 107161.6 - 178588.8