Senior Advisor, Community Lifecycle, Impact Implementation

Save the Children US

. Provide strategic leadership and oversight across the Collective Impact project portfolio throughout the grant lifecycle .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $96,050 - $133,475 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strategic leadership in managing the Collective Impact project portfolio, ensuring effective implementation and achievement of organizational objectives while fostering collaboration across teams. Proficient in project management practices, performance analysis, and donor stewardship to enhance impact delivery.

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Project ManagementStrategic LeadershipPerformance AnalysisDonor StewardshipCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementPerformance ManagementData ValidationImpact DeliveryBusiness Planning

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationMulti-TaskingProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteTracking Tools

Industry Keywords

Collective ImpactCommunity LifecycleState Growth & ScaleEarly Childhood EducationState-Level Policy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic leadership and oversight across the Collective Impact project portfolio throughout the grant lifecycle
Ensure effective implementation, achievement of organizational objectives, strong donor stewardship, and continuous improvement of impact delivery
Lead the evolution and implementation of the Community Lifecycle & State Scale approach
Collaborate across the Impact & Evidence division to define, map, and deliver programs and services at scale across the domestic portfolio
Lead development, implementation, and refinement of Community Lifecycle and State Growth & Scale plans
Advise state teams on business planning, performance management, and strategic implementation priorities
Analyze performance trends, identify risks and implementation challenges, and recommend improvements
Communicate progress and accomplishments of the Community Lifecycle Approach and State Growth & Scale Strategy
Manage assigned portfolios from startup to closeout in accordance with organizational and donor guidelines
Coordinate with donor and internal stakeholders and resolve escalated issues
Oversee award monitoring, reporting, compliance, and application of best practices
Lead cross-functional collaboration with Impact & Evidence, Finance, and Marketing & Growth colleagues
Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and tracking tools
Coordinate inputs, validate data, and ensure consistency across donor reports
Monitor targets and metrics, recommend course corrections, and strengthen impact
Document lessons learned and contribute to after-action reviews
Identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance tools, and strengthen project management practices
Provide regular status updates, escalation pathways, and documented decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
At least 7 years of relevant experience
Ability to communicate and collaborate successfully with individuals and teams at all levels
Demonstrated success working across the full cycle of project/award management and implementation
Ability to multi-task and work under competing priorities and deadlines
Professional proficiency in MS Office suite
Professional proficiency in spoken and written English
Preferred: professional proficiency in spoken and written Spanish
Preferred: experience in early childhood, primary education, and/or place-based coalitions in the United States
Preferred: experience in state-level policy and advocacy
Preferred: experience in delivering results and impact at scale

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive employee benefits
Employee health and wellness support
Flexible schedules
Generous PTO
11 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
Hybrid working opportunities
Paid caregiver, parental/adoption, critical child illness and fertility leaves/benefits
Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees
Retirement savings plan with employer contributions after one year
15 safety and wellness days annually (prorated to 8 days if hired on or after July 1)
Mental health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events
Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services
Internal and external learning and development opportunities
Mentorships