Director, Program Strategy & Implementation

Role Description Way to Win is seeking a strategic, execution-oriented leader to serve as our Director of Program Strategy & Implementation. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, partnerships, and execution. The Director will lead key initiatives, strengthen relationships with state-based partners, and help move organizational priorities from vision to action. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable managing complex projects, facilitating partnerships, coordinating across teams, and driving results. Lead implementation of priority programs, initiatives, and strategic projects. Manage cross-functional work across Programs, Political Strategy, Communications, Advising, Development, Finance, and Operations. Build and maintain relationships with partners, movement leaders, and stakeholders. Coordinate convenings, trainings, briefings, and strategic meetings. Develop implementation plans, project timelines, and accountability systems. Translate partner insights and field intelligence into strategic recommendations. Support donor engagement, strategic communications, and organizational planning efforts. Qualifications 7+ years of experience in advocacy, organizing, politics, philanthropy, civic engagement, or movement-building. Strong project management and implementation, including experience working across teams and driving projects to completion. Work experience with some combination of electoral strategy, narrative strategy, grantmaking, and movement-building ecosystems. Excellent writing, facilitation, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills. Familiarity with c3, c4, PAC, political, advocacy, or philanthropic environments is a plus. Requirements A strategic thinker who also loves execution. Highly organized and accountable. Comfortable navigating complexity and ambiguity. Skilled at bringing people together around shared goals. Passionate about building long-term power and strengthening democracy. Benefits Salary range: $125,000–$140,000, plus a competitive benefits package including healthcare, retirement, flexible time off, and organizational closures. Benefits include national medical, dental, vision (100% covered) plans. Employer paid HSA/FSA contribution. 401K with 6% employer non-election contribution. Flexible paid time off, paid holidays plus the week between Christmas and New Years Day. Work from home stipend for employees. And more!